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Name: Heather's Heroes
Rating: 4.7

Asha O.

Love the Sidekick! I have noticed a night and day difference with how my girl walks on leash now that I have switched her over to it, utilizing the head halter. She often would pull quite a bit, and react poorly /obnoxiously when she saw other dogs and now these behaviours have significantly reduced. I am also very impressed with the video tutorials provided via email to explain exactly how to introduce and utilize the leash. Would definitely buy this product again for other pups!

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Hiram P.

Molly (pictured on her calm mat) is my third Rhodesian Ridgeback and is currently 14 weeks old. My previous two (one male, one female) both had major pulling issues that made walking them a real chore. That is, until I found the SideKick. It gave me the head & pressure control that was needed to better communicate the pace and position I needed them to be in. Walks became a pleasure. I was sold on Heather Beck’s training method and devoured the training materials on her website. I...

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Kelly L.

This is a game changer when it comes to dogs that like to pull on leash. It is truly a pleasure to walk my dog with the sidekick on. I love this product. I have now purchased 4 of them for all of my dogs. I even recommended this product to my son for his golden retriever. I can not speak highly enough about this product as it has really changed walking my dogs!

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Deborah S.

I have previously watched Heather's videos. I still refer back to them. But because I love to own and read books I was very excited to get Become Your Dog's Hero. I read it right away. I will be using her methods more and more.

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Sherry P.

My Irish Setters were pulling & could not walk them. Sidekick changed all of that. 1st time I used Sidekick, Setters walked with pride & beauty. Just a little pull on Sidekick & they were following commands. Love to walk them now with Sidekick. Great product. Highly recommend!

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Victoria B.

I tried a number of training techniques with a little improvement on loose leash walking but my Havanese was constantly with nose on the ground and grabbing stuff off trail. This leash immediately brought her head high off the ground and loose leash success. I ordered 2 more to keep in car, in house at all times.

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Walter C.

It took a little getting used to for both Gunner and myself but what a pleasure to walk with him now! No more pulling! We used a harness before but he became used to it and would still often pull. The Sidekick leash changed all that and we look forward to our walks with no pulling! It has also helped to control and alleviate his reactivness towards other dogs on our walks. This is a very high quality product and the quality steel safety clip is very reassuring. When we first started using the Si...

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Calvin D.

Ranger is my third rescue and Heather’s Hero is my go to leash. Rescue dogs often come with behavioral issues like jumping and pulling. I not only use this leash on my walks, but around the house when dealing with jumping and counter surfing. I’m convinced this interchangeable leash design is the only leash you’ll ever need.

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Kelly S.

I have tried so many different harnesses and leads for my dog, Charlie, who is a strong puller. Either none of them did the trick and/or he absolutely hated wearing it. My dog trainer recommended the Sidekick, and it has been a game changer. With additional training for him to focus on me, he now does very well on his walks, and I always use the Sidekick now. It's also more comfortable for him so he doesn't run away when I put it on him (like he did with all the other leads). It's also easy to...

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Clare V.

I had been using the Halti brand harness for several years and although it helped my dogs walk nicely, they cried every time we put it on and they were time-consuming and complicated. The Heather's Heroes Sidekick is SO easy to put on, easily adjusts to a regular leash without the facial harness when needed, and my dogs no longer cry about it! It's perfect.

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Sj H.

So helpful keeping Grundy’s fat friendly face out of people’s way! Really nice tool… unfortunately, my husband lost it at the park almost immediately so someone else out there is benefiting from this great product! 😊 Definitely buying another one!

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Terri T.

Game changer. Kai's whole demeanor changed. She would of course rather pull, however, she gives in to this new gear that sends her a clear message that pulling isn't working for either of us. Bravo!

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Lisa S.

This leash has allowed me to enjoy walking my dog again. She is extremely dog reactive and this is the only leash that has worked without hurting her. I love that it can easily be slipped of her nose when she's walking well. I highly recommend this leash and will be buying a second one for another dog who pulls a little.

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Michelle G.

I would not be able to walk my daughter’s dog if it weren’t for this leash!! My other daughter recommended it to me because she uses it for her dog in NYC. I ordered the mini for one of my small Chihuahuas, but then I realized when I walk my daughters dog I needed to use it on her more than my Chihuahua so I’m gonna be ordering another one that’s gonna fit the bigger dog much better and I am so looking forward to it. I cannot believe how amazing this product is and what difference it makes beca...

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Eric S.

This leash is such a brilliant tool and my puppy started walking flawlessly almost instantaneously. I bought this along with the book How to be Your Dog’s Hero and Heather knows her stuff. So much more beyond teaching a dog to shake or roll over, she teaches you how to communicate with your dog and what they need to make the relationship with your dog a good one. Very thankful for the tools and resources and the relationship with my pup has already been very rewarding and fulfilling. Thank you K...

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Barbara K.

Ellie is a 1 year old golden who has grown to 70 pounds. I have gone to several obedience classes and she did well during the classes However, outside was a different story. She is very distracted by people, dogs, squirrels. Nothing I tried to get her to listen to me worked. I must have tried 5 different well known harnesses. I really was at the end of my leash! We began taking walks less and less. It wasn’t fun for either of us. I met a dog trainer at the dog park who recommended...

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Colby G.

I love the product. There was a long delay in shipping with no communication. I asked to have my order cancelled because I had found and purchased it in store. The order shipped only after I requested a cancellation so now I have 2. I would recommend the product but would tell someone to purchase through a retailer and not directly from you as your customer service is lacking.

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Beatrix W.

My dog is reactive. I tried everything…. Every collar and leash you can find on the market . This is the best . It gives me total control. My dog walks nicely next to me and responds so well to it . I love it and recommend it highly.

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Penny H.

I have tried several types of ‘head halters’ which didn’t work. My dog is getting better and better about not pulling but there are times I like to use it while out hiking on narrow trails where we need to pass other dogs. I love the safety feature of a clip to her collar so I always have my dog under control. It’s easy to slip off her nose when I don’t need to use it as a head halter and just as easy to quickly replace when needed.

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Megan C.

This product has made a huge difference when walking my dog. She walks next to me now without pulling and it did not take very long to get her used to it. Such a relief to be able to enjoy walks. So glad to have found the sidekick!

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Cassie W.

This leash has been a life saver (for my sanity). We’ve been through thousands and thousands of dollars for training because we could not get our reactive dogs to walk in the neighborhood. We now can walk them without using every bit of my strength to hold them back. We are SO thankful for this product!

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Debbie B.

I love the long line. It allows me to give her freedom safely and work on recall with her. I often figure 8 it around her nose to mitigate pulling issues if we are in areas with many distractions. Great products!

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Anthony L.

I was having an extremely frustrating time when I would walk my dog because she would pull. the pulling was creating a problem for my safety let alone my frustration. I started using the sidekick lease to implement my dog trainer's instructions and was surprised at the results. The sidekick allowed my to have better control Now my dog walks peacefully and I am now in control of the walk. I high endorse this product as evidenced by the success that I experienced.

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Elise K.

We love the sidekick and book combo. The sidekick seems to calm my high energy puppy like nothing else. She is the best behaved in puppy class now and shows off all her hard work she learned at home. Truly a blessing for us and our puppy. Ordered a second one do we wouldn’t ever be without the sidekick. Thank you Heather!!!!

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Jose M.

As a dog owner, and trainer I can confidently say that “Become your dog’s hero” is a must-have book for anyone looking to effectively train their furry companion. This book is truly amazing and has provided me with invaluable insights and techniques that have transformed the way I approach dog training. One of the standout features of this book is its accessibility and ease of understanding. The author presents complex training concepts in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers...

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Devon D.

I live in the city and have a reactive dog that is not too fond of scooters, cyclists, skateboarders and such. We went to a dog trainer and got a few tips but the most helpful tip was the sidekick harness!! I’m also a dog walker and have recommended it to a number of clients with reactive dogs and dogs that pull. I can’t say enough about it!!

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Terese B.

I have used a variety of training devices to prevent pulling--from prong collars (my least favorite option) to Gentle leaders, Halti collars, and Easy-Walk harnesses. I have nothing bad to say about them. But the Sidekick has topped them all. It is special in the way that you are not having to steer the head to control the dog. It has really helped me prevent pulling while I reinforce loose lead walking. It is a little tricky to learn how to put it on at first but it worked the first time I put...

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Crystal S.

This product is a game changer. I am able to walk my 18 month old lab with ease. I usually just put two fingers through the loop. She no longer pulls. I shared it with our trainer and he now is recommending it as well.

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Nancy G.

I have spent a fortune buying all brands and types of harnesses, leashes, etc. and this product has been my only success to stop the pulling and so easy to put on my dog.

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Kathleen B.

This product is wonderful. My 8 month old golden doodle was constantly pulling and jumping on people on our walks. I was so disheartened until I bought this leash. He now behaves and walking with him is a joy! Buy it you will be so happy walking a well behaved dog.

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Nancy B.

I’m a puppy trainer for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Huxley is energetic and very excited to be with his puppy friends in class. Sidekick leash has helped immensely with our training and keeping him focused. Thank you for this wonderful tool!

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Courtney D.

I love it! I need a head harness for my crazy boy, but didn’t like how the gentle leader jerks his head if he is reactive/pulling. Just when I had started thinking about looking into alternative head halters, I saw an ad for Heather’s Heroes and it was exactly what I wanted! I got the Sidekick which has a Slip lead, converts into head halter, has a safety collar attachment built in, and the connection/pressure on the back of the neck. The clasp is also sturdy and does not loosen during use. My p...

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Shay K.

I have 4 dogs...A german shepherd, a border collie mix, and american bully and a supermutt (that is mostly american bully and is pictured in my photo). This leash is fantastic for 3 of my 4 dogs. The big bully has a hang up with head collars but walking the other 3 with these collars is night and day to anything else I've ever used. My dogs are not puppies either but have adapted well to this leash. I love it. Would love to have them add a padded handle but aside from that it is THE BEST!!!

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Joanne W.

The sidekick has been a game changer. Our German Shepherd was really good loose leash walking but would pull so hard when he saw someone he wanted to greet. With this & more training he has done so much better. Would definitely recommend.

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Maria R.

I was amazed how as soon as I put it on worked! My German shepherd almost killed me a few times pulling so hard and now it’s nice to be able to enjoy walking with her. Thank you great product! I am a very happy customer. Maria and Athena

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Robin M.

Our almost 4 year old Great Dane had been getting progressively worse on her gentle leader with pulling and also when coming in contact with other dogs on walks. Was told about this harness at a restaurant while talking to another guest. We decided to purchase that day and it was the best $40 we’ve ever spent. I can literally walk our 130lb girl with one finger!! Highly recommend and have already told friends 😊

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Pam L.

I got this 16 month old, 160lb great Dane in for training. Biggest issue? You guessed it, leash pulling and reactivity on walks! I went thrift every other tool in my toolbox before I bit the bullet and purchased the side kick leash. I've had my eye on it for a while but needed a dog that i KNEW nothing else was going to work long term. The moment that leash was on, he was calmer. Attentive to me, and needed very subtle communication with it. Perfect tool for my older clients who owned him. Doesn...

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Norihisa S.

This is our third sidekick leash for one and a half years. Our dog, Norman, has a reactivity issue. Once he sees a dog, he freaks out and bites his leash. We feel how nervous Norman feels with the leash and have good leash communication with him. We love Sidekick, but we hope to use this new one much longer than the previous two.

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Jim B.

Berklee is a rambunctious 14 month old a golden retriever. On her normal harness she would pull really hard to the point of pulling us down a couple of times. I got the leash from your website and it has worked wonders. I saw an episode about how you developed it and use it and it intrigued us to try it. It has worked wonders.

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Mayte R.

This little guy can't stand the sight of dogs; he gets agitated and can't wear a collar because pulling on it makes him cough. With the Sidekick, both problems are solved, and he's learning to relax. It is a wonderful tool. Thank you.

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