Hi there! I’m Heather Arthur. Dog and people lover, dog trainer, and artist. I grew up on a small farm in Michigan: horses, goats, cats galore, rabbits, mice, birds, squirrels, salamanders, praying mantis’ (if it was a living creature, I had it as a pet at some point!), and of course dogs, lots of them. The love for animals went further than my immediate family. You could always be sure to find a multitude of puppies and dogs at any one of my relative’s homes. My Aunts, Uncles, Grandfather, all dappled in the dog training business. Whether training for the field trial championships, basic obedience, or hunting, Labradors and English Setters were my world. I honestly can’t think of a happier moment than when I was placed in a pin of 20 puppies, licking and loving on me at my Great Uncle’s kennel in Port Huron, MI.

My dog training venture culminated from a natural ability to tune into the unspoken, the energetic, and the emotional states of both animals and people. My role is not just as a teacher of behavior, but as a translator of wisdom between our species. I’m not just here to train dogs. I’m here to awaken humans through their relationship with them.

Dogs are mirrors. When we train a dog, we’re showing the human their energy, leadership, patience, and emotional state in real time.
Leadership is love in motion. The strongest leader is not the most forceful — but the most grounded, clear, and heart-aligned.
Every session is sacred. Whether it’s leash training or behavioral rehab, we are creating space for healing — for both the human and the dog.

We are not only training behavior. We are repatterning relationship. We are helping people remember how to lead with presence, not pressure. With clarity, not control. We recognize the emotional story that’s playing out in both each dog we train, and every human we coach.

You see, I had those dogs that people would call “out of control.” I don’t have children, so yep, my dogs filled that void in my life. Non-stop "fur-baby" talk, WAY too much affection, and spoiling at every chance I could get. I spoiled my dogs because it felt good, not knowing that it was making them messes. No structure, no accountability, no consequences for bad behavior. My dogs had no leader to provide them with the structure needed to be CALM and balanced. What did this ultimately culminate into? Dogs excessively barking at any passing cat, the mailman, the amazon delivery guy, the TV when a dog was displayed, you name it! Charging the door, going bonkers when I left the house, or room! Car rides, forget it! Walks down the street, embarrassing and avoided. My dogs were constantly amped up and stressed out. I was so unhappy and had no idea that I was to blame.

Then along came my hero, Cesar Milan. Every book written, show, episode, DVD, he was presented in, I devoured. Slowly I started to change the dynamic in my house from part of the pack, to Leader of the pack. My relationship with my dogs became PERMISSION based. Each and every action they took was now becoming one that was only allowed by me. I discovered that I couldn't just be a dog lover, but that I needed to be their leader in order for them to feel safe. I defined the triggers that caused the problems, becoming more aware of how each of them led my dogs to overreact and become overly aroused. It could be something as strange as the sound of my electric toothbrush! I learned A TON from Jeff Gellman, Sean O’Shea, and Victoria Smith and figured out what it takes to create CALM on command. My dogs needed guidance, rules, and boundaries. Balancing the relationship between leadership/rules, and affection, is where the magic started to happen.

Once I had a handle on my family dynamic, I wanted to share my knowledge and skills with anyone else that may be struggling with the same or similar circumstances. Hence, PAWSitively Calm was formed. I want to help people understand the WHY behind their dog’s behavior. As a team we can work together to solve your problems. My goal is to create that CALM and balanced dog you’ve always wanted. I am a dog trainer helping humans take back control of their lives, and finding harmony with their dogs because of it. Our programs are all about empowering people to become more aware of their role, how they may be contributing, and what is lacking, to better all involved.

So this isn’t just about changing behavior. It’s about becoming the energy, the anchor, and the leader your dog has always known you could be. Together, we’ll create calm, connected, and conscious leadership — inside and out. If you are ready to transform your life with your dog, I am here to help!

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Heather Arthur

Heather is a fully licensed and insured dog trainer located in Orlando, FL. Heather is a graduate of T3, Train the Trainers, hosted by internationally recognized dog trainers, Jeff Gellman of Solid K-9 Training, Sean O'shea of The Good Dog, as well as Florida's very own, Victoria Smith of Take the Lead. Heather has attended several of Jeff Gellman's, RV Dog Training Seminars, a comprehensive training seminar focusing primarily on dog behavior modification, obedience, and how to stop unwanted behaviors. Heather attended a one week shadow program, following the one and only Jeff Gellman, and his talented trainers, learning all there is to know about aggressive behavior modification and running a board and train facility. Heather has also completed Tyler Muto's "Leash Reactivity - Self-Study. Heather continues her dog training education by attending quarterly seminars and workshops around the country.

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