Pet Lover's Passion - Dog Trainer, Cat Trainer, Behaviorist - State College, PA
Looking for a dog behavior specialist to fix your dog's barking, jumping on guests, puppy nipping, reactivity on walks, leash pulling, or dog separation anxiety?
Welcome to Pet Lover's Passion - Where Training is Fun! You love your pets, and we love to teach you how to train them - it's our passion!
Pet Lover's Passion provides educational benefits to private members to enrich the lives of members and their animals through quality training for fun and enrichment as well as to solve animal behavior issues.
Our Director, Heather Smith, is an Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT) and a dog behavior specialist with 17+ years of experience in training dogs and cats. She specializes in relationship based dog training, puppy training, training for fearful dogs, dog separation anxiety, dog obedience training, and cat training.
Heather passionately advocates that training should be fun and good training is about building a healthy relationship of trust with your dog (or cat)! By using relationship-based training methods, treats are not needed, especially for solving problem behaviors.
Our member reviews say it all!
The struggle with your dog's barking, jumping on guests, puppy nipping, leash pulling, and over-reactivity on walks can soon be a distant memory!
- Certified
- Online Sessions
Pricing Packages
Private Members receive exclusive member benefits and get all the support they need for dog training.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Pet First Aid Training
- Service Dog Training
- Dog Behaviorist
- Private Dog Training
- K9 Training
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Slip Lead
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Agility Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Chickens
- Dogs
- Fish
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT), certified in Pet Massage, Pet CPR, Nutrition, Shelter Dogs, Raw Nutrition Specialist, Acute Canine Herbalism Specialist, Canine Essential Oils Specialist, and more!
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
All over the United States, from Central Pennsylvania! Locally including State College, and Bellefonte, PA.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2015
How did you hone your craft?
I have 17+ years of experience working with dogs and cats!
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Do not wait to work with a trainer! The longer a behavior goes unchecked, the longer it will take to reverse the behavior.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
Hello, my name is Heather. I believe that utilizing relationship-based training methods is the best way to train and instill a life-long desire to please in your furry friend. Training should be fun and stress-free for both the pet and the owner, and that is what I strive to achieve in each personalized training session. Up-to-date on the newest techniques, I coach pet owners through the training process while demonstrating with their pet.
How do you serve precious pets?
- Dog Trainer
- Animal Behaviorist
- Puppy Trainer
- Dog Obedience Training
- Pet First Aid Training
- Service Dog Training
- Dog Behaviorist
- Private Dog Training
- K9 Training
What training tools do you use?
- Back-clip Harness
- Barriers
- Clicker
- Front-clip Harness
- Head Collar
- Leash
- Long Line
- Martingale Collar
- Praise/Affection
- Slip Lead
- Toys
- Treats
Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?
- Detection Dog Training
- Dog Agility Training
- Dog Obedience Training
- Dog Therapy Training
- Pet Behavior Modification
- Service Dog Training
What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?
- Cats
- Chickens
- Dogs
- Fish
On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?
- 20-39 lbs
- 40-79 lbs
- 80+ lbs
- under 20 lbs
Pet Certifications
- Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT)
Do you offer mobile services?
- Yes
Education
Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT), certified in Pet Massage, Pet CPR, Nutrition, Shelter Dogs, Raw Nutrition Specialist, Acute Canine Herbalism Specialist, Canine Essential Oils Specialist, and more!
Which part of the country do you serve pets?
All over the United States, from Central Pennsylvania! Locally including State College, and Bellefonte, PA.
What year did you begin serving pets?
2015
How did you hone your craft?
I have 17+ years of experience working with dogs and cats!
What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?
Do not wait to work with a trainer! The longer a behavior goes unchecked, the longer it will take to reverse the behavior.
What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!
Hello, my name is Heather. I believe that utilizing relationship-based training methods is the best way to train and instill a life-long desire to please in your furry friend. Training should be fun and stress-free for both the pet and the owner, and that is what I strive to achieve in each personalized training session. Up-to-date on the newest techniques, I coach pet owners through the training process while demonstrating with their pet.
🐾 About Heather Smith – Expert Mobile Dog Trainer based in State College, PA
Heather is a trusted professional dog trainer in State College, PA, dedicated to helping dogs and their families build lasting, trusting relationships. With years of hands-on experience working with dogs of all sizes...from playful puppies to seasoned seniors, Heather Smith uses positive, effective, science-informed techniques to make training enjoyable, rewarding, and results-driven for you and your dog.
🏙️ Personalized Training Right at Your Home
Living in a busy urban or suburban environment can bring unique challenges for dogs - distractions, new neighbors, and varying routines. Heather Smith’s canine training services bring expert guidance directly to your door, providing flexible schedules, personalized attention, and safe, fun walks and training sessions for dogs of all energy levels.
🐶 Obedience & Manners – Teaching reliable commands and respectful behavior
📏 Leash & Walking Confidence – Ending pulling, lunging, and stress during walks
🧠 Behavior Modification – Addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or unwanted behaviors
🐾 Puppy Foundations - Socialization and good habit development from the start
❤️ Transforming Your Dog’s Life - and Yours
Training is about more than obedience. It’s about connection, trust, and confidence. When your dog understands expectations and communicates clearly, everyday life becomes calmer and more joyful. Imagine stress-free walks, confident greetings at home, and a deeper bond built on love, patience, and understanding. Heather Smith is dedicated to helping you and your dog experience this transformation.
📘 Training Tools & Techniques
Heather Smith uses customized, positive methods tailored to each dog’s needs:
🎯 Clicker or reward-based reinforcement
🦴 Treats, toys, and praise for motivation
🐾 Safe harnesses and leashes for structured practice
🧠 Behavior plans focused on sustainable, long-term results
These techniques strengthen good habits, reduce problem behaviors, and make training fun for your dog.
📌 Book a Session With Heather Smith Today
Ready to see lasting results with your dog? Book a virtual or mobile dog training session with Heather Smith in State College, Centre County, Bellefonte, Lewistown, Lock Haven, Huntingdon, Philipsburg, Tyrone, Clearfield, Lewistown, Dubois, Altoona, PA at your convenience.
Whether you’re tackling basic obedience, leash issues, or more complex behavioral concerns, expert guidance is just a click away. Explore verified reviews, request quotes, and start your journey toward a happier, more harmonious life with your four-legged companion!
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