Handful Of Leashes

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Heather. From the very beginning, she was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Heather took the time to understand our dog, Jacob’s personality and needs rather than using a one size-fits-all-approach. The difference in Jacob’s behavior has been incredible. We’ve seen major improvements in obedience, focus, confidence, and overall behavior at home and in public. What impressed us the most was how clearly Heather explained everything to us, giving us the tools and confidence to continue training on our own. You can tell that Heather truly loves dogs and is passionate about what she does. She was professional, reliable, and incredibly easy to work with throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Heather to anyone looking for a dog trainer. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, patient, compassionate, and gets results, look no further than!!!

When our pup Rowan turned 1, we signed him up to train with Heather as a “birthday present” and I’m so glad that we did!! In just a few short months, Heather was able to guide us into a much better dynamic in our house (and now my daughter even enjoys her furry little bro)! Heather is so knowledgeable, intentional, patient, and caring. We really looked forward to every training session! If you’re wondering if you should book with her, you ABSOLUTELY SHOULD!!

My husband and I selected Handful Of Leashes (Heather) for our (2) 12 month old English Setters. We had tried on line tutorials, YouTube, and multiple other resources but were making zero progress. Everyday we felt we were losing ground with them and it was time to call the professional. I was amazed at the progress we made after our very first session! Heather is absolutely exceptional , she not only works magic with the pups but actually teaches the pet parents the “how” and “ why”. We HIGHLY recommend!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience! From the very first session, it was clear how knowledgeable, patient, and passionate Heather was about training dogs. She took the time to understand our dog’s personality and gave us practical, easy-to-follow techniques that produced amazing results. The transformation in our dog’s behavior has been incredible. Not only is our dog more obedient and confident, but we’ve also learned how to communicate more effectively and build a stronger bond. Every session was positive, encouraging, and tailored to our specific needs. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly cares about both dogs and their owners, I highly recommend Heather. Her professionalism, expertise, and genuine dedication exceeded all of our expectations.

We signed up for the loose leash walking package and it completely changed our daily walks. Before training, walks with our puppy were stressful and felt like a constant battle of pulling and redirecting. Now they’re actually enjoyable again. Heather explained everything clearly, gave us practical techniques we could use right away, and helped us understand how to communicate better with our dog. The training was structured but still realistic for everyday life, which made it easy to stay consistent. We’ve seen a huge improvement in our dog’s leash manners and overall focus on walks. Highly recommend this program to anyone struggling with leash pulling — it made such a difference for us.