The Well Heeled Way

Training is delivered through three formats: in-home sessions focusing on leash behavior, handler leadership, and attention training; facility-based sessions at Jerry’s home with exposure to other dogs; and a 1-year online course with 7 Core Disciplines, video tutorials, downloadable guides, and quizzes. All programs include the Calming Cord® harness and hands-free leash. Training emphasizes calm, consistent reinforcement and behavioral conditioning aligned with canine social instincts.

Pricing Summary

In-home training: $425 per 2-hour session; training at Jerry’s facility: $300 per 90-minute session; online course: $179 includes Calming Cord® harness, hands-free leash, clicker, and long line. Additional hardware for multiple dogs: $45/leash and $20/Calming Cord®. Satisfaction guaranteed—no fee if unsatisfied with private training results.

Policies

Private training is satisfaction guaranteed—Jerry will not accept a fee if clients are not satisfied. Puppies must be 16 weeks old and fully vaccinated. Additional hardware fees apply for multiple dogs. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

The Well Heeled Way® is a dog training business founded by Jerry Barnes, who has over 40 years of experience training dogs and 35+ years in dog boarding. They offer three training formats: in-home private sessions, private sessions at Jerry’s facility in Hartville, OH, and an online course. Their approach is science-based, proactive, and focuses on mirroring a dog’s natural social behavior using the TWHW 7 Core Disciplines. They emphasize positive reinforcement without punishment and include custom-fit equipment like the Calming Cord® slip harness and hands-free leash to achieve instant leash behavior improvement. They train puppies, adult dogs, reactive dogs, and anxious dogs, helping owners build calm, attentive relationships with their pets. Additional services include dog boarding, a calming cord product, and a dog blog with training tips.

Jerry’s facility features well-socialized dogs that serve as training assistants, helping dogs learn appropriate behavior in real-world social settings. The online course includes video lessons, a downloadable guide, quizzes, and all training tools for $179. In-home training is $425 per 2-hour session, and training at Jerry’s place is $300 per 90-minute session. They guarantee satisfaction—no fee is accepted if clients are not satisfied with private training results. Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old and fully vaccinated.

The business is rooted in decades of hands-on experience, including teaching obedience classes for 19 years at Champion School of Dog Obedience and exhibiting Golden Retrievers in AKC events. Jerry personally designed the Calming Cord® harness used in all training methods.

Accomplishments

Jerry Barnes has over 40 years of dog training experience, 35+ years in dog boarding, 19 years teaching obedience classes at Champion School of Dog Obedience, and has exhibited Golden Retrievers in AKC events. He earned an Obedience Trial Championship (OTCH) and was inducted into the Golden Retriever Hall of Fame. He personally designed the Calming Cord® harness used in all training programs.

How to Get Started!

Owners can begin by choosing a training format: schedule an in-home or facility-based session via the contact page, or enroll in the online course which includes all training tools. A harness measurement video is provided to ensure proper fit before starting.