About Heather Burton:
Heather was a volunteer dog walker and training class assistant at the SF/SPCA for more than a year when she adopted what she likes to call a "special needs" dog. This canine addition to her family was a very shy, fearful girl that didn't have much experience in life or dog/dog interactions. Both Heather and her special girl had much to learn about how to successfully make it in this crazy, mixed-up world together. In order to be the best guardian she could be, Heather enrolled in the SF/SPCA's Academy for Dog Trainers and graduated with an Honors Certificate in Training & Counseling, and the rest is history. Heather takes nearly all types of behavior cases, but she continues to have an affinity for working with the scaredy-cat dogs because she can't imagine anything more rewarding than helping frightened creatures gain confidence and to the ability to gently expand their horizons.
Heather has a stong belief in continuing education and in maintaining strong professional relationships in the animal services community (see listings). She has also received a Certificate in Group Dog Walking & Pet First Aid from dogTEC Dog Walking Academy and is working towards becoming a Certified Pet Dog Trainer through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT).