11/02/2026
๐พ MEET OUR NEW OWNER: NICK FILLERS! ๐พ
Well, he's officially been here for TWO DAYSโฆ so we figured it was time to put our new owner in the hot seat! ๐โค๏ธ
Meet Nick Fillers, the new owner of Country Side Kennel! Nick may be new to the kennel, but he's certainly no rookie when it comes to working with dogs. He's always loved dogs, has been a dog trainer for many years, and built his own business, Disciple K9, from the ground up. When asked what made him want to take over Country Side Kennel, he mentioned our wonderful, long standing clientele and his love for the St. James area. His favorite part of working here? The dogs, of course! ๐ถNick is primarily a dog person, although he admits he's softening up toward cats as he gets older. He has SIX dogs of his own, but his top deputy is Rooster! His favorite dog breed is the Heeler, and if you see him around the kennel, there's a good chance he'll have a Diet Mountain Dew or Ghost drink nearby. ๐
When it comes to training, Nick describes himself as stern but fair. He's passionate about teaching dogs and helping them reach their fullest potential. He's proud to be a trainer first and brings years of experience and knowledge of dog behavior to the table.A few months ago, Ms. Judy asked Nick to take over Country Side Kennel, and he says he's incredibly grateful for the opportunity. He knows the legacy she's built and the love she's poured into this place over the years. He even called her a legend and says he'll do his best to live up to the standard she's set! ๐โค๏ธ Most importantly, Nick wants everyone to know that he's here to help Country Side Kennel continue to flourish. He's looking forward to getting to know our wonderful clients, their four-legged family members, and our amazing team! We're excited for this next chapter and can't wait for everyone to get to know Nick!
So, if you see Nick around, make sure you shake his hand and give him a big, warm welcome to our family! And don't be shy! He's super nice, and we promise he doesn't bite! ๐๐พโค๏ธ