NexGen K9 Training

We are so incredibly grateful for NexGen K9 and the impact they’ve had on our rescue dog, Teddy. Teddy is a German Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog mix who came to us with a lot of anxiety and insecurity, along with signs of reactivity toward other dogs and people. We knew from the start that helping him adjust would take time, patience, and the right guidance — and that’s exactly what we found at NexGen K9. We chose to do private lessons because we wanted to be hands-on in learning the tools that would best support Teddy, and Samantha was amazing from day one. She truly met us — and Teddy — where we were, with compassion, patience, and professionalism. Her approach was collaborative, thoughtful, and always focused on helping Teddy grow in a way that felt manageable and positive. Samantha we

I can’t say enough great things about Rob and NexGen K9! My dog is a handful and I have learned so much from Rob so I can manage my dogs big personality and have fun while doing it. I have used NexGen K9 for raining and I still use them for boarding because there is no one I trust more and my dog agrees!

I simply do not have enough positive words to describe the quality training from NexGen K9. I have a high energy, powerful, reactive Labrador. I started working with Rob when my Max was 8 months old, and at that time, I was convinced I could not keep such a strong and reactive puppy. It was breaking my heart. Thanks to the incredible training, guidance and coaching provided by Rob, Max and I are learning to work as a team. The transformation of my beautiful puppy and of me as his handler has been nothing short of amazing. Max is now 1, and we are still working with Rob, as I’m convinced Rob can help Max and I become a therapy team💕 THANK YOU NexGen K9!!!

I am beyond grateful to have found Rob at NexGenK9! Our first trainer tried the “toss treats everywhere” approach as a distraction, but for us, that only made things worse—Harley would get so worked up. She recommended seeing the UCD Behaviorist to put him on meds to help him with his anxiety so he could focus on learning. They put Harley, who is a 2-year-old French Bulldog, on a mix of medications: Gabapentin, Clonidine Hydrochloride, and Paroxetine Hydrochloride. But instead of helping, the meds just made him lethargic and drained his personality. And even then, he would still get overly anxious and could not focus on training. He had a deep fear of strangers, making it difficult to even have family over. Then I met Samantha and Rob at NexGen K9. He suggested we gradually wean Harley o

I cannot recommend this place enough. I have a pet care business and have referred a number of my clients to them for training. They specialize in behavior modification and are highly knowledgeable when it comes to all things dog related. They also have a store that I end up spending way too much money at whenever I go by their shop in Vallejo. My most recent purchase was one of my favorites…a custom skin for my ecollar remote (pictured below). They also stock Ruffland Kennels which are some of my absolute favorite crates for the car…I highly recommend getting one for your dog if you don’t already have one. Whether you go to NexGen for dog supplies or dog training, I can promise you that you won’t be disappointed. These people are nothing short of amazing!