Working with Steve and International K-9 has been nothing short of life-changing — not just for me, but for Bruno. The transformation in Bruno’s behavior, obedience, and overall confidence has been incredible to witness. He’s gone from a high-energy handful to a perfectly balanced, well-trained companion who listens attentively and handles every situation with control and ease. Steve’s knowledge, consistency, and commitment to excellence are unmatched. He doesn’t just train dogs — he builds a foundation of trust and structure that lasts a lifetime. It’s clear this is more than just a business to him — it’s a passion, and it shows in the results. Going forward, there is no question: any dog I train or purchase will be through Steve and International K-9. I can’t recommend them highly enough.

We went with the boarding/training 3 phase program at INTL K9 for Athena, our 10 month old Belgian Malinois. We could see results right away, and Steve was also coaching my wife and I along with training Athena each week during sessions. On each visit Athena had learned more, was more obedient, and responded instantly to commands. We were blown away with the results. Steve is easy to work with and truly an experienced pro. The transformation was truly amazing. Thanks, Steve, you’re the best!

Steve did a great job on our Gemma, 4 month old doberman puppy. We will be taking her back for more advanced training in October.

Steve is a wonderful trainer, very knowledgeable and knows the dog. He cares about the dogs training and educates the people on everything. He has come to our house when we needed a little extra help so very nice of him. He will also keep the dog longer if he feels it needs extra attention. I would recommend Steve in a heart beat to train any breed of dog.

Thanks to Steve, we got our best dog Nacho. Nacho is highly trained in multiple areas. This helps my husband’s ptsd. Steve made us feel comfortable with our new dog. Nacho is our second dog. Our first dog Sarge was trained by Steve too. Steve trained our dogs as a protective and service dogs. He also gave us all paperwork for that point, that’s why we can take our dogs everywhere. Steve does amazing work with your pet and we are very pleased with his job. Take your family friend here and you will be amazed!!!

From chaos to calm; from stress to peace. Steve made a positive impact on our lives. Sasha is happier than she has ever been. I enjoy taking her for walks now; before, I could not control her on the leash. I can leave her alone in the yard without worrying about her barking and lunging at neighbors. She ignores them now. She doesn’t jump on the door wanting to come inside. These are just a couple of examples. I just can’t tell you all of the improvements he has made with her. My life is so much better!!! International K9 was a game changer for us. I highly recommend International K9 Steve Blair for anyone that wants to train their dog. I am very impressed with his skills and outcome. I have my second dog with him now!

When our beloved Labrador Retriever, Ajax, left us after 14 years, he left a gaping paw print in our hearts. Unsure about welcoming another dog into our family because we all agreed that no dog could replace Ajax. While battling the grief of our loss, curiosity eventually called me back to International K-9 and Steve. Steve, a patient listener, understood our needs, wants, and even unspoken desires. He then, as if by magic, paired us with Macho, the perfect pawprint to fill the void in our hearts. Steve didn't just deliver Macho. He invested three days into our seamless new beginning. Our bond with Macho blossomed under Steve's guidance. While Macho patiently tolerated our human flaws (perhaps sensing his own superior intellect!) By the time Steve left, Macho and we humans were bonding beautifully. Sure, closer and cheaper options existed, but Macho's desire to please, big brown eyes, and endless energy are priceless. With a rewind button, International K-9 would be my choice again, without a doubt. The priceless joy of seeing my daughter and Macho blossom as best buds - that's true gold.

Our puppy has done incredibly well with steve!