All About The K-9

From our very first session, Heather was patient, understanding, and truly tuned in to my dog's needs. She never rushed the process, and always prioritized creating a calm, supportive environment that allowed my dog to come out of his shell at his own pace. Her approach is gentle, consistent and backed by real knowledge and experience. Over time, I watched my dog grow from a timid, anxious pup into a much more confident and happy companion. He's now able to go on walks without fear, meet new people with curiosity instead of panic, enjoy group classes, and we even built up his (and my own) confidence to compete in dock diving this summer, and also pass his Canine Good Citizen test — something I never thought would be possible. Beyond the training itself, Heather was also an incredible support system for me. She taught me how to better understand my dog, how to read his signals, and how to advocate for him in everyday situations. I always felt empowered, never judged, and genuinely cared for. If you're looking for a trainer who is not only skilled but also truly compassionate and dedicated, I cannot recommend Heather enough. She’s changed both my dog's life and mine — and I'll be forever grateful. We’ve been going to Heather for about two years now and we continue to go because we have so much fun. 5 stars all around - thank you Heather!!!!!

My 3-year-old cattle dog mix, Reggie, has been working with Heather since January, and we've seen so much improvement! He tends to become reactive & aggressive when he is scared. He used to lunge, bark, and growl at people and other dogs, especially when they got too close. After working in private classes with Heather, we've been able to get him comfortable enough to join group classes! Reggie has learned to trust Heather and build a connection with her. This trust has resulted in him being able to work off-leash, letting her feed him treats from her hand & letting her pet him. We've even worked our way up to removing his muzzle during some classes! Reggie is always so excited to go to school & work with Ms. Heather! 😊🐾

Heather, the owner is a great trainer! I have been a client for about 3 years now and bring both my dogs for obedience class. She has helped me with several issues for each of my dogs. I am in the veterinary field and refer our clients to Heather all the time. She is very knowledgeable of canine behavior and considers each dog during class. Highly recommend!

My dog, Blue (a 2 year old coonhound/beagle mix), and I have been training at All About the K-9 for a little over a year. We absolutely love Heather! She tailors her classes to focus on real life scenarios to not only help your dog learn to be well-behaved, but also safe. She is very knowledgeable on dog breeds inherent traits and educates the owner on how to effectively train given those traits. Given that my dog is a hound and his inherent trait is to follow scents, I am very hesitant to allow my 6 year old to hold his leash while walking. Blue has been doing such a great job at loose leash walking in class, so I decided to let my daughter try holding the leash. Here is a picture of him using his skills he has been working on in class out in the real world.

My golden retriever, Archie, and I have been attending classes with Heather at All About the K-9 for nearly two years, and our progress has been amazing. The trainers here really take the time to understand your dog’s personality and customize the training to fit their needs. In fact, Heather often has to hold back from saying hi because Archie gets so excited to see her. We look forward to our classes every week and love applying what we’ve learned outside of class. Thanks to Heather’s expert training, encouragement, and unwavering support, we’ve earned our CGC certification and are progressing each week toward becoming a therapy dog team! If you’re looking to build your dog’s skills, boost their confidence, and train in a supportive, personalized environment, I can’t recommend this place enough!