Heather White, born and raised in Cali ‘73, discovered her lifelong passion for animals while growing up on a farm, where she learned to communicate with them. Despite knowing she wanted to work with animals, she initially pursued a 25-year career in the medical field until burnout led her to reassess her path. A proud mother of two adult kids, Alyssa and Derek, Heather recently purchased a 1930s house off 35th Ave and Butler, transforming it into Heather’s K9 Community—a comprehensive dog training, boarding, and grooming facility.

Her journey began as a pet sitter, facing a pivotal moment when attacked by a client’s dog. Determined to understand canine behavior, Heather found a mentor through a job on care.com, absorbing knowledge and eventually establishing her own dog training business. In her fourth year as a dog trainer, Heather specializes in aggressive and reactive dogs, collaborating with the Scottsdale PD K9 unit for training sessions. Uniquely, she educates employees in various industries on safely encountering dogs during their work, from delivery drivers to home health aides.

Heather’s diverse career includes rising from a Certified Nursing Assistant to managing multiple locations in radiation oncology. Her dedication to helping people extended to advocating for veterans during the PhxVA scandal. Despite facing challenges, she went above and beyond to secure cancer care for veterans, even challenging bureaucratic norms. Heather’s commitment to the well-being of others, coupled with her passion for animals, embodies her motto: God, guns, and freedom!

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