Next-Door K9 Solutions of Charlotte

**A True Gem in Dog Training: Heather at NextDoor K9!** We cannot thank Heather enough for the incredible work she does with our rescue dogs. From the moment we met her, it was clear that she has an extraordinary gift for understanding dogs and their needs. Heather’s ability to interpret each dog's unique body language and respond with just the right approach is nothing short of amazing. It’s evident that she deeply understands the emotional and behavioral nuances of every dog she works with. Our rescue trusts Heather with all of our pups, and that trust has never been misplaced. She doesn’t just train dogs; she builds a relationship with them, setting them up for success in their forever homes. She has a way of making each dog feel heard and supported, which is exactly what they need to thrive. Heather is not only a skilled trainer but also an incredible human being. She is dedicated, compassionate, and deeply invested in the well-being of every dog she works with. We’ve seen firsthand how she tailors her training methods to fit the unique needs of each dog, helping them grow and succeed in ways we never thought possible. If you're looking for someone who is not only a badass dog trainer but also someone who truly cares about your dog’s future, Heather is your go-to person. We are beyond grateful for everything she has done for our rescue, and we can't recommend her enough!

I seriously cannot recommend Heather enough!!!!! Having a trained, obedient dog was a non negotiable for me. My golden retriever puppy, Honey, turned 6 months old and although she didn’t know any better because she was just a puppy, she needed some major help learning how to settle down and listen to basic commands. She was wild! Lol. She needed help with basic manners (chewing, jumping on guests, counter surfing, crate training, and learning what the word NO means). She chewed a few baseboards in my new house and that’s when I knew I needed to get some help. I called Nextdoork9 and Heather was able to take Honey that very day!! It was incredible. We did the 3 week board and train and it was truly LIFE CHANGING. Heather is extremely knowledgeable and gave me updates on how honey was doing along the way!! At honeys go-home lesson, Heather spent a ton of time teaching us everything that she had done with honey so that we felt confident following through and keeping up with everything she learned. Her behavior change is remarkable. It’s been about a month since getting her back and I’m still in shock at how much of a difference I see in her. She came back fully trained and obedient and the best part is that she still has her loving, silly, cuddly, personality!!! She is trained on and off leash, comes straight to me when I call her name, isn’t interested in chewing anything other than her toys, stays quiet in her crate that she once HATED, does not pull AT ALL when I walk her, and she does every command that Heather has taught her. There have been several instances where strangers come up to me in public complimenting me on how well trained honey is and almost everyone that sees her comments on the fact that she is so calm for being such a young dog. Heather helped me have a dog that is still her fun and silly self but now knows how to calm down when it’s time to calm down. Heather did such an amazing job with Honey and her training was worth every last penny. If I ever got another dog that ended up needing training, they will absolutely be going to her. She is the BEST of the best!!!!!!