Client Testimonials Heather@luckypawsmn.com Cooper: Mini Aussiedoodle Service Provided: 4 week Basic Manners Boot Camp Program + 3 weeks Custom Advanced Boot Camp When I first met Heather, I knew immediately I wanted her to help with Cooper’s training; in fact I didn’t even interview anyone else.  When the two of them met, there was an instant bond and it was very clear to me that Heather has a special way with dogs.  With Cooper, Heather had her hands full as he was an untrained 2-year old Aussie/Poodle mix with tons of energy, no potty training experience and a strong affinity for squirrel hunting.  Heather spent several weeks with Cooper and successfully taught him all the basic commands, bell training for housetraining and he is responding very well when we run into squirrels.  She was very diligent and thorough in her transition training of me and is always available for questions and further training if/when necessary.  I would highly recommend Heather as a trainer - sometimes I actually think Cooper likes her more than me! Kristin & Cooper Edina, MN Cooper on a field trip for his Boot Camp Program Thelma & Louise: Irish Goldendoodles Service Provided: 4 week Boot Camp Program + Customized Advanced Boot Camp & In-Home Training My experience with Heather has been outstanding.  We have two 1-year old Irish Golden Doodles.  We started out training at the humane society.  That’s was fine,  but my wife has health problems and it became difficult for us to train there.  We searched for a home trainer and via a referral found Heather.  We were immediately impressed with her personality and knowledge.  We started out with her training the pups in our home.  We then embarked on a 4 week intensive “boot camp” at a local day care facility.  Currently, we are having the pups see heather once a week, alternating between the daycare and our home. The results have been outstanding. We have two energetic, intelligent and highly trainable dogs and she has done wonders with them.  Both pups have issues, one shyness and the other over-exuberance, which caused heather some challenges, which she dealt with using various strategies for training. In-home training is certainly a necessary part of the process in my opinion, but   you should discuss with her doing some of the training at an outside facility.  This is good for the dog’s socialization as well as giving heather flexibility to do work in different environments. Thelma & Louise practicing “Go to your Place”                                 I would wholeheartedly recommend Heather to anyone looking for personal training.  She is patient, knowledgeable, well regarded in the industry, has a wonderful personality and most importantly gets results. Best wishes with your training.   I hope you give Heather a chance. Tim, Thelma & Louise Medina, MN Toby: Cavachon Service Provided: 4 Week Puppy Boot Camp Program I was very happy with Heather's work with our 5-month old puppy.  Our dog, Toby, learned a lot with Heather's direction and also seemed to love his sessions with her.  Heather provided great written materials to reinforce what she shared with me and was a great resource for me, as a new dog-owner. Stephanie & Cooper  South Minneapolis Toby practicing his Down Stay at Lake Harriet                             Lucky Paws Dog & Puppy Training  Minneapolis, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Golden Valley & surrounding areas. ph. 612.388.9656     e. Heather@luckypawsmn.com Still have questions? Contact Us Today! Molly: Labrador Retriever Service Provided: 4 week Puppy Boot Camp Heather trained our puppy, Molly, and Molly knows now what we want her to do; and she walks on-leash (instead of pulls all the time); and generally speaking our dog is well-behaved.  Heather spends one-on-one time with the dog and then shows you, the owner, how to reinforce that training.  And she did the training in such a way that Molly enjoyed it, too.  The whole thing has been just great and we would do it again in a minute, next time we have a new dog.  Thanks, Heather! Erik & Molly Edina, MN Barley: Springer Spaniel Service Provided: In-Home Training for Fear of and Reactivity Toward People. Adult guests have noticed a remarkable difference in his behavior.  He is calm and has even crawled in some guests' laps (at their encouragement.)  He is also comfortable watching from a distance, which is a great improvement.  He's still wary of people on wheels when we go on walks, but the reaction is much less and it is easier to regain his attention and help him calm down when he does get upset. Barley is doing very well with the new baby.  He has been so sweet and thoughtful from the time that Charles was born.  We are very pleased with his progress.  He is still not great with other kids, and we will have to work on that, but we are taking it one step at a time. Overall, the training was very helpful.  We use it everyday and we see the difference! Rachel & Barley South Minneapolis, MN