The Well Heeled Way
Ranked #1 in Hartville and #1 in Ohio
Service area: Hartville, OH
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Leash Pulling
- Barking Excessively
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Harnesses
The Well Heeled Way® offers a 7-Core Discipline Course available both online and through in-person training. This course includes their proprietary Calming Cord® custom-fit slip harness and hands-free leash. The training focuses on teaching owners how to condition their dogs using positive reinforcement to achieve better leash behavior, reduce frustration, and improve the overall relationship.
Testimonials
“We have been so impressed with the progress already!”
– Tom and Kelsey E.
“You remain my hero!”
– Diane R.
“My family claims I’m a much better puppy thanks to you!”
– Bella
About the Trainer
The Well Heeled Way® offers dog training services focused on building a healthy relationship between dogs and their owners, aiming to make dogs attentive and willing followers. They emphasize humane training methods using their proprietary Calming Cord® custom-fit slip harness and hands-free leash, which are designed to provide fingertip control and instant results.
Their training approach includes the TWHW 7 Core Disciplines, backed by behavioral science, and focuses on positive reinforcement. They aim to help owners remove frustration, stop yelling, and address issues like excessive barking and leash pulling.
In addition to training, The Well Heeled Way® also provides dog boarding services. They have extensive experience in dog training and boarding, having worked with over 200 clients per year across all breeds and sizes.
Accomplishments
The trainers have over 40 years of experience training dogs and 35 years boarding dogs. They have 19 years of experience teaching obedience classes at a champion dog school and serve over 200 clients per year, working with all breeds and sizes. The harness used in their training was personally designed by them.
How to Get Started!
The process involves three steps: 1. Measure your dog for the Calming Cord® harness. 2. Choose between their online course or in-person training to learn the TWHW 7 Core Disciplines. 3. Enjoy a happier relationship with your dog.

Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- onsite services
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service