Heather's Heroes

11/15/2025

Why the Sidekick is such an amazing tool! Supporting dogs and their humans to build confidence! Amazing work!

11/11/2025

Helping dogs thrive starts with safe socialization 🐾

Whether you’re a trainer, daycare owner, or rescue professional, you’ve seen how quickly things can go wrong when dogs are misunderstood or mismatched.

That’s why I created Keep Calm and Play On — a jam-packed certification course that teaches you how to run safe, structured, and fun social sessions that actually help dogs grow.

This course pulls back the curtain on how we do it inside my own facility, K9 Lifeline, where we’ve safely socialized thousands of dogs over the past two decades.

You’ll learn how to:
🐶 Read canine emotional states with confidence
🐶 Prevent chaos and create calm in group settings
🐶 Build systems that protect both dogs and staff
🐶 Turn “problem dogs” into success stories

If your goal is to help dogs live calmer, happier lives together, this course will give you the tools and confidence to make it happen.

👉 Join the Keep Calm and Play On Certification Course
Let’s change the way the world socializes dogs — safely, confidently, and with heart.

Help dogs play safely and peacefully with Keep Calm and Play On — the proven course for daycare owners and staff who want fewer fights, calmer groups, and confident, structured play. Created by Heather Beck and the team at Heather’s Heroes®.

11/08/2025

"JUST TRAIN THE DOG" 🙄

11/04/2025

The Dynamic Duo is the leash every dog owner needs. 🐾 In this video, I’m walking you through exactly how it works and why it’s called the Dynamic Duo for a reason.🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

This two-in-one leash functions as both a clip lead and a slip lead, giving you instant versatility without needing a drawer full of tangled gear. Whether you’re clipping into your dog’s collar for a quick walk or using the slip option for training, the Dynamic Duo makes handling simple, safe, and effective.

It’s soft, strong, and designed to create clarity and calm between you and your dog. This leash helps guide your dog through any situation—from park play to front-door greetings—with ease and confidence.

Every dog owner should have one at home because you never know when you’ll need to secure, train, or safely handle your dog in a moment’s notice. The Dynamic Duo keeps you ready for anything.

Calm. Connected. Confident. That’s the Heather’s Heroes way. 😁🐾🙏 Heather Beck

11/04/2025

Heather's Heroes Certified Trainer, Margaret Bridges is located in Indianapolis and ready to help you Become Your Dog's Hero! Check out her amazing facility and programs!

11/03/2025

What size Sidekick should you get for your dog? 🤔

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10/26/2025

What a HERO!

10/22/2025

🐾 From Big Buildings to a Tiny Home! 🏡✨

After years of running large facilities with 100–160 dogs a day, it feels a little surreal to be setting up my new Heather’s Heroes headquarters… in a 150-square-foot tiny home!

It’s quiet. It’s cozy. It’s wildly different from the nonstop hum of barking, training, and playgroups — but it feels right. A fresh chapter. A chance to create, connect, and dream big from a small, peaceful space.

If you’ve ever had a big change that felt both strange and perfect, you know exactly what I mean.

And speaking of connection — I’d love to see some of you in person soon! I’ll be at:
🐶 APDT Conference in Richmond, Virginia
🐾 Pet Boarding & Daycare Expo in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Both events are in November, and I’ll be there with all the Heather’s Heroes gear — leashes, products, and training courses. Come say hi, grab a leash, and let’s talk dogs, training, and calm leadership.

Here’s to new spaces, big dreams, and the dogs that make it all worth it. ❤️

Heather Beck

10/21/2025

We’re Heading to APDT! 🎉🐾

We’re so excited to share that Heather’s Heroes® has been invited to be a vendor at the APDT Conference in Richmond, Virginia, November 5–7!

We can’t wait to connect with trainers, behavior experts, and fellow dog lovers who share our passion for helping people and dogs live calmer, happier lives together.

If you’ll be at , stop by booth #421 to:

✔️Get hands-on with The Sidekick® and our full line of tools

✔️Chat with our team about training, connection, and confidence

✔️See what’s new in the world of Heather’s Heroes®

We’re counting down the days and can’t wait to meet everyone in Richmond. Come say hi — and let’s keep making the dog world better, one calm walk at a time. 💜✨

10/21/2025

The Sidekick® Isn’t Just Another Head Collar

Let’s clear something up. The Sidekick® isn’t your typical head collar. It’s not a gimmick, a shortcut, or a trendy training fad.

It’s the Original Transitional Leash® for a reason. 🤘🐾

This tool was built from real experience—decades of hands-on work with dogs of every size, breed, personality and the most difficult behaviors. The Sidekick® is more than a leash. It’s part of the Become Your Dog's Hero complete training process that helps dogs and their owners build calm, confident communication.

For years, dog owners have been caught between “obedience” and the watered-down marketing of “force-free” methods that left them frustrated and stuck. 😔 That’s why the Sidekick® exists. It bridges the gap between structure and understanding. It teaches dogs how to respond to gentle, clear guidance and helps owners feel in control without confusion or chaos.

This isn’t about overpowering a dog or pretending that challenges don’t exist. It’s about teaching balance, trust, and respect on both ends of the leash.

The Sidekick® changes how people connect with their dogs. It helps reactive, distracted, or overexcited dogs find focus. It helps owners lead with calm energy and confidence. It works because it’s not just a tool—it’s a conversation.

We’re tired of being lumped in with the same old products and training philosophies. The Sidekick® stands on its own. It represents a new way forward for people who want simple and effective results, connection, and a relationship built on clear communication, NOT confusion.

The Sidekick® isn’t a trend. It’s a transformation. 🤘❤️🐾