Heather's Heroes

07/31/2025

😔We’ve noticed a spike in negative comments lately, so here’s a quick reminder:👇👇👇👇👇👇👇

This page is for dog advocates who want calm, clear, respectful communication with their dogs. We share what works for us, and what’s helped thousands of dogs and their people.🐾😁

We won’t argue with internet critics. We won’t waste time debating strangers. And we definitely won’t apologize for being direct.

If you’re here to learn — awesome. If not, feel free to move along. 😉

To our longtime and new followers and supporters, THANK YOU! 🥹❤️🥰 Your support means everything. We’re here for the dogs, and we’re not going anywhere.🤘🐾❤️

07/14/2025

Want to work with Heather Beck in person! Check this out! 🐾🐾🐾

Are you coming to see Heather Beck!

Are you ready to transform your relationship with your pups and elevate your skills as a dog advocate? Join us for an unforgettable workshop, Become Your Dog’s Hero, with Heather Beck at PAWS in our NEW location location in Greenfield Center New York – September 4-6; 9am to 4pm. Light breakfast and lunch refreshments

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07/12/2025

🌟 A HUGE thank you to Kate McCue-Schwartz for the incredible article highlighting how effective the Sidekick®️ is for leash reactivity! 🙌🐾

We’re beyond honored to see our tool making such a powerful impact—and in the hands of trainers who truly care about creating calm, confident, connected walks. 💛

The Sidekick®️ was designed to take the chaos out of the walk, and seeing others recognize its value reminds us why we do what we do. Empowering dog owners, transforming relationships, and keeping pups safe and understood—that’s the real magic. ✨

Check out below if you haven’t already—so much wisdom packed into one read. 💥

Some dogs feel stressed when being restrained by a leash. This is why it is SO important to know how to walk a dog AND use a walking tool that helps you communicate clearly with your pup. They need to KNOW and FEEL that ‘you’ve got this’ so that they can relax and not think that they are alway...

07/11/2025

There are a lot of brands, and trainers, that throw the term "Transitional Leash" around as if all are the same. 🤦‍♀️ The reality is you wouldn't trust your dogs comfort, safety, and life with anything less than the actual and original Transitional Leash®️. Every product we sell uses comfortable and high quality materials, safety first, tried and tested dog approved training tools made by a trainer and the actual inventor (ME) 😁🤘 I designed the Sidekick®️ to first be used as a leash and head collar in one, with secondary use as a slip lead, too many are using and pawning off to dog loving clients just slip leads or crappy knock offs that were NEVER made or designed to go onto a dogs soft and sensitive nose. 😞😢 There is only ONE Original Transional Leash®️, The Heather's Heroes Sidekick®️! 🦸‍♀️🦸 Your dogs don't deserve any less! ❤️🐕❤️

07/10/2025

Training your dog doesn't have to be complicated. Check out this review to see how this simple leash answered the problem that the professional training missed.

"I spent over $3,000 for professional dog training and still had a puppy who pulled like a freight train on the leash. Walking him was painful. This Sidekick leash changed the game. The first time out, it was like walking a different animal - sure, he fought it a bit on the first venture, naturally, but - he didn't pull once, he stayed at my side, and it was amazing. Plus, it is easy to put on, I love the safety clasp, and he looks so handsome wearing it. Thank you for a seemingly simple but life-changing product." -Randi M.

Get started on your training journey with The Sidekick leash! Link in comments!

07/07/2025

🍫 If dogs threw a chocolate party…
They’d ditch the sweets and bring the snacks that won’t send them to the vet.

Peanut butter in a Kong.
Frozen blueberries.
Chilled carrots.
Banana bites.
All the goodness—none of the danger.

On , give your pup something safe, sweet, and snackable.

👇 Tell us: What’s your dog’s favorite safe treat?

07/05/2025

What dreams do you have for your dog? Do they seem impossible? Check out this real review for how The Sidekick transformed walks for Virginia and her dogs.

"I did a lot of research online for different tools I could possibly use for my two dogs, one a people reactive Pitbull and one an animal reactive Corgi/Heeler. I chose the sidekick and admit I was very skeptical and was hoping it would not be a waste of money. I can honestly say this has been a miracle, complete 180 for both dogs!!! Results were immediate! My Pitbull did not like it at all the first time I put it on her, so I decided to train her in the house with it first. I've only used it three times so far with amazing results. Today is the first time we were able to walk past people on the sidewalk with no aggression and very little correction needed! My Corgi took to the sidekick easier and today we had a dog run up to him and sniff his nose without so much as a lunge! NEVER thought this was possible and I was so happy I almost cried when I got home. Thank you so much for the tools to help my dogs and rid me of my worry for them!!!!" -Virginia O.

Get started on your training journey by adding The Sidekick to your toolbox! Link in comments!

06/23/2025

Heather's Hints: Not every walk goes as planned. 🐾

Tried the slip-lead version of the Sidekick®️ with Zoey today... then we saw a cat. 😬 Quick pivot back to the head collar and into recovery mode. 🥹🥰

Mistake? Maybe.
Lesson? Absolutely.

Training is about reading the dog in front of you — and adjusting in real time. Mistakes aren’t failures. They’re feedback. And growth happens in the recovery. 💡
Heather Beck

06/17/2025

It’s not just about leash walking. It’s about everything.

If your dog barks nonstop, pulls like a freight train, or paces the house like they’ve had 3 espressos…

It’s not a training issue.
It’s a relationship issue.

And we can help with that.

✨ Become Your Dog’s Hero is a 4-week online course that teaches you how to:
🐾 Create calm routines at home
🐾 End leash drama (for real)
🐾 Understand what your dog’s actually feeling
🐾 Lead with confidence — without yelling, yanking, or bribing

This isn’t just obedience.
It’s a total mindset shift — for you and your dog.

You’ll walk away with more than skills.
You’ll walk away with a bond that changes everything. 💜

👇 Tap the link in comments to start your transformation.
Because your dog doesn’t need a drill sergeant.
They need a hero. 🦸‍♀️

06/16/2025

👅 "All I can say is wow. Before this product our girl was a full on bull out the gate on her walks. Pulling so hard our hands would be red and swollen by the end of the walk. We had tried multiple different collars, harnesses you name it. One walk with this product and it changed our entire lives. We can go out and about worry free. She sticks by our sides, pulls 0%. She is more confident even. I would have paid double to have this product for how well it works. Highly recommend!" -Vanessa S.

This is why we do what we do. This isn’t just about walking your dog—it’s about changing your relationship with them. 💜

🎯 Ready to experience the Sidekick difference? Get yours today!