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Next Level Pet Resort

  • 1776 WALTER BOWEN RD HENDERSON, NC 27537
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About Our Facility

At Next Level Pet Resort, we are dedicated to providing a safe, structured, and high quality environment where dogs can thrive. Our facility in Henderson, North Carolina is designed to support every aspect of your dog’s care, combining comfort, cleanliness, and functionality to create a truly elevated experience.

 

What sets us apart is our experienced and passionate team. Every member of our staff is committed to providing exceptional care and has been trained in dog handling, behavior, and body language to ensure safe and appropriate interactions at all times. Our team is also trained and certified in safety protocols, human and pet first aid, and pet CPR, giving you confidence that your dog is in capable, knowledgeable hands.

Our state of the art facility is equipped with multiple safety features to ensure the highest level of care. Our indoor runs are climate controlled and monitored with multiple temperature systems to maintain a safe and comfortable environment at all times. We also offer indoor outdoor runs to give dogs both comfort and access to fresh air throughout their stay. The facility is monitored with cameras and supported by a full backup generator to ensure uninterrupted power and safety. In addition, staff live on site, providing an extra level of oversight and peace of mind with someone always present at the facility. We are also a state inspected and licensed facility, meeting all required standards for safety and care.

 

With multiple spacious play yards and 8 acres of land, dogs have plenty of room for exercise, enrichment, and structured activity. We maintain a controlled and well managed environment, with a strong focus on safety, proper supervision, and individualized care.

 

In addition to our in facility services, we also offer mobile grooming for added convenience and professional pet photography to capture your dog’s personality during their stay or grooming appointment.

 

Whether your dog is here for boarding, daycare, grooming, training, or any of our additional services, our goal is to provide a positive, enriching experience supported by an experienced team, advanced facility features, and a true passion for what we do.

Alyssa Grubbs

OWNER

Alyssa Grubbs is the heart and hands behind Next Level Pet Resort—a U.S. military veteran and lifelong dog trainer with a passion for turning every pup into their happiest, most confident self. From a young age, Alyssa has been immersed in the world of dogs, training, working with, and caring for them with unmatched dedication.

 

Over the years, she has become a highly accomplished trainer, traveling across the country to showcase her dogs’ exceptional skills. Her work has earned national attention, including appearances on Good Morning America and a feature in Rachael Ray Magazine. These honors reflect not only her expertise but also the joyful, trusting relationships she builds with every dog she works with.

 

Now rooted in the peaceful countryside of Warrenton, NC, Alyssa brings that same energy and experience to Next Level Pet Resort—a place where dogs receive expert care, heartfelt attention, and plenty of tail-wagging fun. Whether it’s a night of boarding or a simple nail trim, every service is delivered with the same professionalism and love that defines Alyssa’s lifelong journey with dogs.

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Daniel Grubbs

OWNER

Daniel Grubbs is the mind and soul behind Next Level Pet Resort—a U.S. military veteran with a huge heart, agile mind, and a passion for helping others. Daniel has been an artistic and analytical problem solver since he was young and uses this unique blend to ensure everyone wins and not just the squeakiest wheel.


With a solid professional background that spans both leadership and hands-on roles, Daniel previously led teams in customer-facing environments, driving operational excellence and building strong, trust-based relationships. Whether coordinating complex logistics or delivering attentive service, he consistently blended empathy with efficiency. His career has been defined by a dedication to empowering staff, elevating customer satisfaction, and finding creative solutions at every turn.


At Next Level Pet Resort, Daniel channels all of that into crafting an exceptional experience for both pets and owners. From overseeing daily boarding and grooming operations to personally training and mentoring staff, he ensures every furry guest receives attentive care, comfort, and fun in a safe environment. His artistic eye guides the salon’s aesthetics, while his analytical mindset optimizes workflows and service quality. Above all, Daniel’s mission is clear: provide peace of mind to pet parents while nurturing a joyful, stress-free stay for every pet.

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LANDIS

MOBILE GROOMER

With over 16 years of professional dog grooming experience, she specializes in grooming dogs of all breeds, ages, and temperaments.

 

From breed-specific cuts to customized pet trims, her focus is always on comfort, safety, and high-quality results.

She has a special talent for working with puppies, senior dogs, and nervous pets, creating a calm and positive grooming experience for every pup.

 

As a wife and mother of six, patience, care, and attention to detail are at the heart of everything she does.

 

Every dog is treated with kindness and respect, just like one of her own, so both pets and owners can feel confident and comfortable with each visit.

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Sara

Sara

MASTER GROOMER

Sara brings over 20 years of experience in the animal care industry, including 16 years specializing in grooming. She has extensive knowledge in providing next level care for animals and is passionate about delivering a safe, comfortable, and positive experience for every pet.

Her career began at an animal hospital in Central Florida, where she worked as a veterinary technician and gained invaluable hands-on experience in animal care. During that time, she discovered her passion for grooming and went on to train under a master groomer, developing the skills that would shape her career.

Sara has continued to advance her expertise through ongoing education, courses, and certifications. She holds certifications in skin and coat care, double-coated breeds, brachycephalic breeds, and is Fear Free certified, ensuring a low-stress grooming experience. She is also certified in pet CPR and first aid through Pet Tech of the United States.

She has been recognized as the Best Groomer in the Triangle for multiple consecutive years (2022–2024), and her work, along with her dog Tony Baloney, was featured on the cover of Wake Living magazine.

Outside of grooming, Sara is a devoted single mother to her young son and enjoys spending time on her family farm surrounded by horses, sheep, dogs, and cats.

She looks forward to meeting you and your dogs and is committed to providing exceptional grooming services to every pet in her care.

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GROOMER

Originally from Connecticut, Sara made North Carolina home in 2021 and brings over 15 years of professional grooming experience to the Next Level Pet Resort team.

 

Sara is Fear Free Certified and Pet CPR Certified, giving pet parents peace of mind that their furry family members are in caring, knowledgeable hands. She has extensive experience working with puppies, senior pets, and dogs of all breeds and personalities, always tailoring each groom to the individual pet’s needs.

 

Whether she’s visiting clients through our Mobile Grooming service or welcoming pets in our salon, Sara is dedicated to providing a calm, positive grooming experience for every pet.

 

In addition to grooming, Sara has spent time teaching and sharing her knowledge with others in the grooming industry. Her philosophy is simple: every dog deserves to be groomed with the same patience, compassion, and attention she would give her own.

 

When she’s not grooming, Sara stays busy with her family, including 3 kids, 4 dogs, and 12 chickens! Her patient, nurturing nature doesn’t stop with pets. She also enjoys gardening and caring for things that grow.

 

Sara looks forward to meeting you and your four-legged family members, whether at our salon or right in your driveway, and helping them look and feel their very best!

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Erin

ERIN

CERTIFIED DOG TRAINER

With nearly 20 years of professional dog training experience, Erin has dedicated her career to developing reliable working dogs, helping families build stronger relationships with their pets, and continually expanding her expertise across multiple disciplines of canine behavior, obedience, and performance.

 

Erin’s journey began through a national pet retail training program, where she quickly advanced to the role of Area Trainer. During this time, she adopted her first demonstration dog, Dodge, an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix who inspired her passion for advanced dog training and education.

 

In 2016, Erin graduated from the National K9 School for Dog Trainers’ Master Trainer Program. She then traveled to Burleson, Texas, to further her education in service dog training before completing an intensive 18-month internship with Logan Haus Kennels in West Virginia. There, she gained invaluable experience raising and whelping military working dog litters, developing detection dogs, conducting narcotics and explosives detection training, and learning every aspect of kennel operations and management.

 

Erin continued her education in Grass Valley, California, where she completed another internship with a private trainer specializing in behavior modification, French Ring sport, and professional training facility management. She later relocated to North Carolina to pursue PSA (Protection Sports Association) training while working with Next Level Kennels, where she also fostered and rehabilitated rescue dogs with a wide range of behavioral challenges.

 

Today, Erin is a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator. Her areas of expertise include Belgian Malinois, behavior modification, dog-to-dog aggression, confidence building, service dog training, personal protection, narcotics and explosives detection, and developing stable, reliable working dogs.

 

Erin’s own dogs reflect the versatility and high standards she brings to every training program. Dodge, her 15-year-old Australian Shepherd/Border Collie, enjoys performing tricks and herding geese. Rebel, her Belgian Malinois, competes in PSA while also performing narcotics detection, psychiatric service dog work, and dock diving. Hazel, a Bull Herder, is trained in personal protection and dock diving. Ego, a young Bandog, is currently developing in personal protection and detection work, while Envy, a Dutch Shepherd, is training to become Erin’s next PSA competition dog.

 

Whether she’s helping families develop well-mannered companions or preparing high-level working dogs, Erin’s mission remains the same: to build confident, capable dogs through fair, effective training while strengthening the bond between dogs and the people who love and depend on them.

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DAISY

FRONT DESK SUPERVISOR

Meet Daisy, the friendly face you’ll see when you walk into Next Level Pet Resort! With over 10 years of customer service experience, she knows exactly how to make you and your pet feel right at home.

 

Daisy is an extremely kind, caring, and compassionate person who truly loves what she does. She enjoys working with dogs of all breeds and sizes, from tiny pups to gentle giants, and takes the time to get to know each pet’s unique personality. She also has a soft spot for cats, even if they make her sneeze, she’s allergic but still can’t resist them.

 

When she’s not at work, she’s spending time with her husband and her dog, Alex, a sweet, laid-back gentle giant who loves attention and perfectly represents her passion for dogs of all kinds.

 

Whether she’s answering questions, coordinating schedules, or sneaking in a few extra cuddles, Daisy makes sure every visit starts off on the right paw. She’s dedicated to creating a fun, comfortable experience that keeps tails wagging and owners worry free while they are away.

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