About the Trainers
Applying Experience and Practicality
At Next-Door K9 Protection Dogs, we take our dogs and the services we provide extremely serious. Each of our trainers come from either a Military K9 or Law Enforcement K9 background. Why does this matter? Glad you asked! When preparing dogs for realistic protection scenarios and capabilities, why not trust those that have seen these scenarios and dealt with it first hand in a real-life situation. These experiences help us to tailor and provide the most advantageous protection dog for your individual situation.
Our Trainers
Zack Barkley
Owner/Founder/Lead Trainer/Instructor
Zack is the founder of Next-Door K9 Solutions. Zack has been training dogs for approximately 10 years and has been involved in various capacities of dog training. Zack started his journey as a K9 handler in the United States Marine Corps, where he handled and trained various types of dogs. Upon completion, of his contract he began his training career outside of the military. Zack has had the pleasure of working with and learning from some of, what he considers, the best in the industry. Zack has been involved in the training of Military, Law Enforcement, Special Operations, Sport, and pet dogs across the country.