Handful Of Leashes

At first I was skeptical, but was told to follow the weekly trainings, and homework, and I would be happy with the outcome. Well, the results have been amazing. Mercy had issues with jumping on family, which still occasionally occurs, and being fearful around people, especially on walks. I am using the e-collar, and do a tone sound to have her focus on me when people/dogs approach while walking. However, if she doesn't listen, she does get the stem with a verbal correction. This issue has pretty much disappeared. She has also been told "to place" whenever I see someone approaching the house, or if she decides to watch us at the dinner table. It just blows my mind that all I say is place, and there she goes. Training is a continual process, as if teaching a child to read. If you expect overnight results, well, look at your spouse...how trained are they???? I told Heather that I was going to get a e-collar for him! Heather used a collar, along with a positive reinforcement approach, and was incredibly patient and knowledgeable. She provided us with clear, easy-to-understand techniques and the 'why' behind them, which was critical, and which helped us feel more confident in our ability to train Mercy. If you're looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and effective dog trainer, Heather is the one to call!"

I reached out to Heather after we adopted Huxley from ACCT & I'm so glad that I did! We needed help with Huxley's reactivity to our local wildlife while out on walks, jumping on visitors & also with not attacking the vacuum, hair dryer or my boyfriends guitar while he was playing. :) Her website explains everything you need to know & we were able to get started on his training right away. Heather is so friendly & has so much experience. She provides you with all the tools & support you need to reach the goals you have. We initially signed up for the loose leash package but quickly added the e-collar training. She takes the time to explain the whole process & after just a few lessons, Huxley was a changed dog. It's amazing to see how all the pieces fit together & how it all falls into place. Huxley now walks calmly on a loose leash & is great at handling situations that before would cause him stress. We just got back from Maine & Huxley was a pro at dealing with crowds, other dogs & wildlife. We are so grateful for everything she has taught us & would recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer.