K9KEY

Steve Hong has been growing up with dogs since he was born.
He started as youth conformation handler at the age of ten. He started  showing talent, passion of dog training and breeding at the very young age.
He has instructed classes in basic obedience and worked extensively with Schutzhund, narcotic detection and explosive detection work. 
Currently, He provides training both in private lessons and workshops for Schutzhund and working K9 dog/handler teams.

Past Career:

*Head trainer and Kennel manager of Key’s Feline & Canine Inc.

*Co-founder of K9KEY

*Writer of Health & Life magazine Pet section

*Head trainer and manager of V.I.P. (Very Important Pet)

Recent Accomplishments:

(Championships only)

2007 NorthEastern Regional Schutzhund Championship: 7th Place

*Youngest competitor

2007 GSDCA-WDA Schutzhund National Championship  (World Championship Qualification)                                                               

*Youngest competitor

2008 WUSV World Championship: 12th Place overall (High in Tracking 99pts)

*Youngest competitor

Currently:

*Trainer and Managing director of K9KEY New York region

*President of New York Schutzhund & Police Dog Club

*President of Team Sport Club (Obedience/Agility Club)

Steve with his first German shepherd (Rambo vom Monchberg)

David Hong is a proven international competitor and the founder of K9KEY. He brings his life-long affection for dogs together with proven modern-humane training techniques to help you and your dog improve your relationship. He has combined over 30 years experience in dog training and breeding.

His vast experience in dog training includes puppy on leash and off leash obedience training, behavior modification and problem solving, police K-9 training of narcotics detection, explosive detection, criminal apprehension dogs, Schutzhund, PH, and agility.

Also he was a former German Shepherd Dog Conformation Judge, Koermeister and handler in South Korea.

His ability to evaluate your dog's personality and temperament, combined with his practical, effective and modern humane training techniques will help you and your dog develop a life long relationship that is based on love, respect and effective communication.

Some of David's Highlights:

During the 1990’s, David has trained and handled seven different dogs into multiple

VA1s of
The Korea National German Shepherd Sieger Shows (of 3 different organizations).

5 times “High in Trial” at the UScA club trials with three different dogs

2007 USA North American Schutzhund Championship “10th place”

2007 USA North American Schutzhund Championship “High Scoring Female”

2007 UScA Northeastern Regional Schutzhund Championship 3rd Place

2007 UScA Northeastern Regional Schutzhund Championship “High Scoring Female”

2008 WUSV World Championship Qualifier (100-93-93 = 286)

2008 WUSV World Championship competitor