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About
I’m a positive reinforcement dog trainer offering in‑person and virtual sessions for basic and advanced obedience, behavior modification, reactivity, and confidence building. I’ve worked as an assistant to a celebrity trainer on board-and-train programs as well as private sessions, and now run my own one-on-one training business.
Virtual sessions are especially helpful for puppies (potty training, routines, teething, chewing, socialization, and early obedience) and for dogs with behavioral issues or aggression, so we can set a solid foundation before any in‑person work.
After each session, you’ll receive a clear, customized training plan to follow at home so your dog keeps making progress between visits.
If you’re ready to build a better relationship with your dog using kind, effective methods, send me a message and we can talk about the best plan for you both.
$120 one hour session
3 sessions $300
5 sessions $450
Overview
Hired 16 times
Background checked
1 employee
4 years in business
Business hours
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2025
Services offered
Dog training package
Puppy training
Aggressive behavior modification
General obedience training
Therapy or service dog training
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Corin W.
Jul 7, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I was able to book a training session super quickly, which was awesome! Heather came to my house and helped me with some tools to better communicate with my dog. She also went with us for a walk to see his reactivity and different techniques that would work for him and followed up very supportively over email with some additional exercises. I feel a lot more confident about how to work with my dog and would highly recommend this training.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Hillary D.
Jul 31, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
From day one, Heather made a positive impression on our family, including with our puppy Vincent. Heather is punctual each session, and remained with our family the full hour or more. As recent retirees we found, in comparison to other trainers, the cost to have our puppy trained very reasonable. Heather is a professional, informative, very knowledgeable and pleasant person.
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Jessica G.
Feb 5, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Heather did a phenomenal job with buttons. I was experiencing heavy fights with my dogs and guided me with a plan and a course of action. She also provided helpful guides and tangible resources for baby steps as buttons trainings sessions will begin and progress. I called the same day and she came over and was a JOY TO WORK WITH! We will be having her come back for quite some time !!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Ryan u.
Aug 27, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Awesome experience on the first day training my husky dog. Heather is a professional trainer with a lot of patience. Very valuable lessons on the first day. I was really impressed with how well my dog responded to her. He's starting to listen to me on the first day of training. Highly recommend her.
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Biting • Chewing • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Training
Lovlyn C.
Sep 7, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Heather has been working with me and my puppy Beni on basic training and obedience. She’s doing such a great job that we are learning quickly! It’s super convenient for her to come to my house and helpful for him to learn in a familiar environment. She’s very patient and has a ton of knowledge about animal care. Heather also provided dog sitting services in my home for both Beni and my senior, Daisy. She communicated consistently, sent lots of photos, took them on walks, gave belly rubs, did feedings and administered medications. Puppies and seniors have very different needs, and she met them all with ease. I can travel for business, knowing that they are extremely well taken care of. I highly recommend Heather because she is a skilled trainer, friendly, communicative and dependable. Most of all, my pugs absolutely adore her!
Details: Dog • 2 pets • Giving food and water • Taking pet outside • Providing companionship • Dispensing medication • I'm flexible • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.
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Heather Traylor
FAQs
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I've been working with dogs and other animals for over 10 years. I've been a veterinary assistan and worked at doggie daycare facilities. After being with groups of 15 dogs, I learned a lot about body language and started to train dogs.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Dog trainers train the owner as much as we do dogs. Owners need to work with their dogs in between sessions. 5-10 minutes at a time helps a lot.
What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?
Potty training doesn't really require a trainer. Consistently is key for all training. The best thing you can do for a puppy or any dog that is not house trained is to take them outside every 2 hours at least. In the morning, 10 minutes after they eat and when puppies start to play are often times that they will need to go outside.
