Dog training has come a long way over the past few decades. A huge shift has happened, away from the harsh and punitive measures of the past, to kinder, gentler, reinforcement-based training. The tools of the trade have obviously changed as well- prong collars and choke chains have increasingly given way to better alternatives, such as the popular Gentle Leader. And now, there’s an even better training tool on the market, one designed not only to help with pulling issues, but to deepen your relationship with your dog. Trainer Heather Beck of Heather’s Heroes joined the show today to talk about her innovative new training leash, the Sidekick.
Heather Beck is an internationally recognized dog behavior expert, trainer, and founder of K9 Lifeline®️ and Heather’s Heroes®, home of the innovative Sidekick®️ Transitional Leash®️. With over three decades of hands-on experience, Heather specializes in helping reactive, anxious, and hard-to-handle dogs through simple and effective, relationship-focused training. She is known for her practical leash-handling techniques and her commitment to educating both dog owners and professionals. Heather has launched a series of accessible online courses, making her training philosophy and techniques available to people everywhere, empowering them to build calm, confident, well-mannered dogs.
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YFD 164: Does your dog need help walking politely on leash?
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