Handful Of Leashes
Service area: Serves Bucks County, PA and surrounding areas; in-home training available within serviceable range; virtual sessions available nationwide.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Video Calls
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
Training begins with a 1-hour private session tailored to the dog’s specific behaviors. Sessions are customized and focus on creating a calm state of mind, reinforcing desired behaviors like loose leash walking and recall, while reducing unwanted behaviors like jumping or reactivity. Clients can choose from packages with multiple sessions, with each subsequent lesson building on the previous. Progress is tracked through real-time updates and ongoing support via text. Virtual sessions are available for remote clients. The program includes e-collar training upon client consent and is designed for long-term lifestyle change, not just short-term obedience.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Training is offered in packages with 1-hour sessions; pricing varies based on number of dogs and package selected. No public pricing listed, but clients can book a consultation to discuss options. Packages include multiple sessions with structured progression. Pet sitting services include 1-hour visits and overnight sleepovers at her home.
Policies
No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact Heather directly for scheduling questions or changes.
Testimonials
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.
– Client
Absolutely the best experience for me and my dog, totally transformed my dog from shelter stress/life to comfortable home life. Heather was fantastic to deal with and my dog is much better for it, i usually don’t take time to write reviews but I was so thrilled with the results. If you need a fantastic dog trainer you won’t be disappointed
– Client
Heather and “Handful of Leashes” helped our puppy Bailey become the best possible version of herself. Heather’s “loose leash” and crate training techniques were extremely effective. We looked forward to the training sessions as much as Bailey did….Most importantly, guests to our house are always amazed at Bailey’s behavior and demeanor.
– Client
About the Trainer
Handful of Leashes is a personal development-focused dog training business founded in 2014 by Heather, who provides one-on-one private training lessons in-home and virtually. She specializes in creating a calm state of mind for dogs by addressing behaviors like leash pulling, reactivity, jumping, door darting, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Her approach is tailored to each dog’s unique personality and household needs, emphasizing behavior modification over tricks. She also offers virtual sessions, an eBook on dog training, and pet sitting services including sleepovers in her home. Clients appreciate her compassionate, patient, and flexible style, with many noting dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior within just a few sessions. She supports owners with ongoing text-based guidance and adapts to busy schedules. Her training integrates positive reinforcement with e-collar use when appropriate, focusing on trust and clear communication.
In addition to training, she provides pet sitting services with overnight stays at her home, and shares educational content via blog posts and social media to help dog owners understand the psychology behind behavior. Her services are designed to improve the dog-owner relationship and reduce household stress.
Heather is active on Instagram and Facebook, regularly posting training tips, client success stories, and behind-the-scenes content from her eBook creation journey, reinforcing her commitment to growing alongside her clients.
Accomplishments
Heather has been nominated as runner-up for Buck’s County’s Best Dog Trainer for the last two years and is recognized for her effective, compassionate training methods. She has been operating her business since 2014 and has helped hundreds of dogs and owners transform their relationships through behavior modification.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can book a session via the “Book Here” link on the website. No free consultation is offered, but the website provides detailed FAQs and service descriptions to help clients determine if the trainer is a good fit. Clients can also email or message via social media to ask questions before booking.
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