Pet Lover's Passion Where Training is Fun! ©2020

We would like you to meet our

Dog Trainers & Cat Trainer!

Meet Head Dog Trainer and Founder of Pet Lover's Passion

Heather Smith, ABCDT, Behaviorist, Cat Trainer

Heather Smith, ABCDT, Behaviorist, Cat Trainer
Heather Smith and Jasper Portrait

Heather with her dog, Jasper

Heather Smith and Jasper, self portrait © 2020
  • CertifiedAnimal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT title), Pet CPR and First Aid
  • Experienced: With over 17 years of experience and constant education, Heather can confidently navigate difficult dog behavior issues.
  • Friendly: Having a trainer who's delightful to work with means less stress for you!

Heather's Experience and Certifications

Heather Smith, Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT title), provides relationship-based dog training for pups of all ages, breeds, and personalities! Even training for cats too!

She graduated from Animal Behavior College's Dog Obedience Instructor Course in 2015, and has also completed the following programs provided by Animal Behavior College:​

  • ​Pet CPR and First Aid
  • Training Shelter Dogs
  • The Art of Selling and Teaching Private Lessons
  • ​Feline Management and Training
  • ​Pet Massage
  • ​Pet Nutrition and Diet​

Heather is also an ABC Authorized Mentor Trainer; she provides hands-on training and guidance to students of Animal Behavior College so that they can become great dog trainers too.

Heather's education does not stop there!
She has obtained certifications provided by Dogs Naturally Magazine University/Pro, including:

  • ​Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist
  • ​Acute Canine Herbalism Specialist
  • Canine Essential Oils Specialist

She has attended many seminars and masterminds including:

  • Raw Roundup 2019 and 2020, hosted by Dog's Naturally Magazine
  • Victoria Stilwell's 2022 Dog Behavior Conference

The list goes on!
Heather is continually expanding her knowledge of dog and cat behavior.
She started her career volunteering 100+ hours at a local animal shelter, Centre County PAWS.

​She enjoys hiking with her dog, Jasper, teaching him tricks, choreographing dog dance routines, rally obedience, farm dog, agility, carting, scent work, and training behaviors for service dogs.

Heather's Training Methodology

Hello! I believe that every animal has thoughts and emotions just like we do - they should be treated with respect and fairness at all times.
I use and advocate for relationship-based dog training, which builds confidence in the pets and people I work with.

By all means, look around the Pet Lover's Passion website - if you like what you see, I look forward to training with you!

​♥ Heather Smith, ABCDT & Behaviorist

Some of Heather's Certificates

Raw Dog Food Nutrition Specialist, Heather Smith
Acute Canine Herbalism Specialist, Heather Smith
Canine Essential Oils Specialist, Heather Smith
Heather Smith, ABCDT Diploma
Animal Behavior College Authorized Mentor Trainer
Heather with clients and their Golden Retriever

"Heather is very knowledgeable and was great with helping us train our golden retriever. We have noticed a big change in his behavior from the time she first came to our last session. His manners are much improved and he even learned some new tricks! I would recommend Heather to anyone who is trying to train their pet."

- John & Alisa, PA

Heather's clients' dogs, Luna and Sunny

"Highly Recommend! Before Heather we had 2 over-reactive dogs that we dreaded taking on walks. Within 4 sessions our dogs are calmer around the house, on walks, and around other dogs. Heather is such a good observer of animal behavior…she was able to point out the details we were missing. She gave us effective homework between meetings and we now have more obedient dogs and a better relationship with them."

- Wendy & Ben, PA

Peanut, Jack Russell Mix

"Heather has been a great trainer, and our dog has come so far with her guidance. We highly recommend her to anyone!"

- Angie K, PA

(Peanut is a rescue dog who had severe fears and phobias. Heather helped him get over his fears of going outside, being approached or petted, and getting his leash put on. He is a great family dog and able to happily walk around the block now!) ☺

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