My name is Ivan and I am a professional dog trainer and handler with a deep passion for dogs. I was that boy who often fell asleep on top of the encyclopedia opened on the dog section and then progressed to picking up every dog I saw on the streets. I brought a homeless dog in the front the door, my dad let him out the back, lol. I founded this business many years ago after my experience while looking for a protection trained dog for my own family. I came across everything from backyard breeders with dogs literally back tied to trees to companies importing and reselling mostly show line German Shepherds that looked good on video but couldn’t protect themselves from a fly in real life. Everyone claimed to have the “perfect dog” for me yet I never shared their sentiment. In brief, nothing was what it seemed and thus High-Class K9 was born.
A lot has rained since we started High-Class K9. The world of dog training has evolved significantly over the years, and I’ve embraced this progress wholeheartedly. By blending time-tested techniques with modern advancements, I aim to raise dogs that are not just protective and obedient, but truly thrive as integral members of their families. For many years we have been perfecting our craft, honing our skills in breeding, selecting, categorizing and training the ideal family and personal protection dog. Through trials and tribulations we have developed the “secret sauce” many other companies try to imitate and are unable to duplicate. It simply takes years and lots of money to yield a product suitable for a family environment. You can’t get it off the shelf, you can’t just “order it” from Europe, you have to build it or create it otherwise you end up buying someone else’s problem. Not all Belgian Malinois are the same, not all Dobermans are the same, not all German Shepherds are the same regardless of who their parents are and regardless of training. Are your children exactly like you? Are you exactly like your sibling? Probably not, sure, they share traits and similarities but deep down we are all individuals, so are dogs. A dog that maybe perfect for you may not be perfect for the next family and so the selection and matching process is crucial and we are really good at it.
When you invest in a professionally trained family or personal protection dog from High Class K9 you can be certain that you are getting the most for your money but more importantly that you are investing in a qualified canine specifically chosen and professionally trained for your needs, a canine with the right temperament, drive, personality, intelligence, character and guarantees to compliment not complicate your lifestyle.
