Heel K-9 - Board & Train

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Introduction: Puppy biting? Potty training? Lunging and barking on walks? Jumping on guests? Leash pulling? Not listening? Chewing on EVERYTHING?? Fearful? Aggressive? We see it everyday & we solve it everyday!! We offer a variety of training options- • Custom training programs created specially for you & your dog, allowing you to easily train your dog/puppy exactly like the professionals do but at a fraction of the cost. • If you’re a busy professional and looking for something that’s done 100% for you with no stress or worry, our board and train programs are among the best in the country. With a completely immersive in home training once your fur baby comes back home! +additional weekly training for up to 8 weeks is included to make sure your dog is as successful as possible! Covering everything from basic obedience - puppy training- confidence building - fearfulness & aggression. I’m Holly, the owner and lead trainer here at Heel K9. I have been working with animals of all sizes for nearly my entire life! From working with endangered Amur Leopards in zoos to mans best friend in multiple countries. From California all the way to Australia, I’ve seen and worked with just about every dog problem there is. Relationship based training. Building the bond you and your pup deserve. Training dogs with love and giving owners the structure they need to handle any type of behavior. With clear communication and understanding between you and your dog, life will be REWARDING!! I’ve developed fun games and easy to implement strategies to have any dog learning new behaviors and leaving behind bad habits. Making your life calmer and so much more enjoyable! Enough is enough, step up to the life you and your dog(s) deserve.

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Hired 14 times

Serves Arroyo Grande, CA

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3 employees

6 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Matt g.

Apr 26, 2022

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Holly is an amazing dog trainer, and we are so appreciative for all she’s done for our family. Earlier this year, our stubborn dachshund bit our 1 year old when she was crawling towards her. We had no idea if we could keep our dog as part of our family. Despite it not being a usual time to accept new dogs, Holly made an exception for us and took our dog in ASAP. When our dog returned, she was a different dog in the best way, much more obedient and calm. Holly also gave us the tools to make the dog work within our family while keeping a safe environment for our baby. She definitely developed a customized program based on the needs of our family that we are continuing to work on now that our dog is back. She is incredibly attuned to the needs of dogs and their owners. We would recommend her hands down to anyone needing animal training!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jane D.

Jul 8, 2021

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Holly and her team have literally saved our dog, Wilbur. We couldn't take him anywhere without him having a meltdown if he saw another dog, cat, jogger, bicycle, whatever. He'd bark/howl and lunge until we were well away from whatever set him off. We actually considered surrendering him but decided to see if Holly could help. After 4 weeks with Holly, Wilbur is a totally different dog--we can walk/drive him anywhere now with confidence that we can keep him calm! Holly regularly kept us informed of Wilbur's progress and scheduled weekly meetings where we could observe her training methods and practice them ourselves. Thank you Holly, and your team, for your professionalism, your dedication, and your guidance. I would highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a professional to help train their dog. She and her team are amazing!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Aggressive behavior modification • At the pro’s location

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Kimberly c.

Oct 22, 2020

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I can't say enough about Holly. If you need help in training your fur baby look no further. Holly trains with love,no harsh training. After working with your pooch,she teaches you as well. With her assistance she truly makes dog ownership less stressful so you enjoy your pup. And your pup enjoys you more. I tell her she is my miracle worker. My German shepherd was a pain to walk. Now he is amazing.As I said she shows you how to continue there lessons, she shows you proper equipment and how to use it. My dogs love her, they see her coming and get excited. Please for your fur babies if you need training message Holly, it was the best message I ever sent. She had my male shepherd in May, in December she will have our female, and then any future dogs we may own.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Therapy or service dog training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Tracy l.

Feb 29, 2020

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Came to our home and spent extra time to answer all my questions. My dogs really liked her. They were very comfortable with Holly. She was very professional. She even brought dog treats for our dogs. Gave us helpful tools to use while training.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Lainey S.

Aug 14, 2021

To put it simply, I'm convinced Holly is a dog whisperer. Our puppy Mosa went to a board and train with Holly for over a month for basic obedience issues and impulse control. Mosa came back a NEW dog. She's still a fun-loving goofball, but she's in an entirely different mindset, always eager to listen and work. Our continued work with her at home has been extremely successful thanks to her time there. We were also able to visit Mosa at one of the Heel k9 locations, and I couldn't have been more pleased! The dogs have tons of room, yet the setup is very intentional to keep all dogs of varying sizes/etc. apart. In regards to Holly and Heel K9, there is no one I would feel more confident in training and caring for my dog. It is clear that Holly has as much knowledge as she does care and respect for animals. She has also been extremely kind and helpful to us during the entire process, always encouraging us to come to her with questions and for help. We will absolutely be boarding with Holly in the future. I would give her 10 stars if I could!

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First we will have an in-depth phone consultation followed by an application process to make sure we are the right fit for you!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Years of hands on experience ranging from exotic big Cats being Trained as ambassadors for zoos education programs etc. to course certifications with the top dog training school in the United States. I’ve work in many area of dog training- from performance & trick dogs to service dogs. I have a proficient understanding of many different approach’s and methods. We will work with you to find what fits you & your dogs needs best.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started working with exotic big cats and loved every minute of it. I love building relationships full of trust and love with any animal but especially dogs!! the most rewarding feeling is when I can share that experience with someone else.

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