Pulling During Walks
Walks become frustrating when your dog constantly pulls ahead, making every outing stressful instead of enjoyable.
Calm Dogs. Confident Owners. Real-World Obedience.
Every dog has the ability to become a confident, well-mannered companion with the right guidance. Heaven Hill Canine is focused on building lasting obedience through structure, consistency, and clear communication.
Common challenges
When Everyday Life With Your Dog Feels More Difficult Than It Should
Owning a dog should bring companionship, not constant frustration. If daily walks feel stressful, visitors make you anxious, or your dog ignores every command outside the house, you're not alone. Many behavior challenges develop simply because dogs need clearer communication and consistent leadership.
Professional training provides the structure that allows both dogs and owners to succeed together.
Poor Public Manners
Ignoring commands around people, dogs, and distractions can make public outings difficult and unpredictable.
Excessive Barking
Persistent barking inside or outside the home often creates unnecessary stress for both owners and neighbors.
Unwanted Jumping
Excited greetings may seem harmless, but jumping quickly becomes an unwanted habit without proper guidance.
Weak Recall
Calling your dog should result in an immediate response, not hesitation or complete distraction.
Reactive Behaviors
Fear, anxiety, lunging, or aggressive reactions can affect confidence and reduce your dog's quality of life.
Programs
Professional Programs Designed Around Your Dog
Every dog learns differently, which is why our programs are tailored to individual personalities, behaviors, and goals. Whether you're raising a puppy or correcting established habits, each program follows a structured approach that develops lasting obedience, confidence, and trust while preparing dogs for real-life situations.
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Program
The Obedience Program
Our Basic Dog Obedience Training program teaches reliable commands, leash manners, impulse control, and everyday behaviors that create calm, respectful companions at home and in public.
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Program
Beyond the Leash
Develop dependable recall and advanced obedience while giving your dog greater freedom through structured off-leash training built on trust and consistency.
Understand the Process
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Program
VIP Board & Train
Our immersive Board & Train experience provides professional daily instruction within a structured environment, accelerating learning and producing dependable, long-term behavioral improvements.
See the VIP ExperienceUnderstanding Your Dog's Behavior
Every unwanted behavior has an underlying reason. Instead of masking symptoms, we identify what is causing the problem and build a customized training plan that creates lasting improvement through clear communication and structured guidance.
Pulling
Barking
Jumping
Reactivity
Recall Issues
Anxiety
Aggression
Poor Focus
Pulling
Barking
Jumping
Reactivity
Recall Issues
Anxiety
Aggression
Poor Focus
Find The Right Training Program
Understanding Your Dog's Behavior
Tell us what challenge you're experiencing, and we'll recommend the training program best suited for your dog's needs. Every recommendation is based on behavior, experience level, and long-term success rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Select a behavior
Jumping · root cause
Excitement without an alternative behavior to default to (place, sit, settle).
Barking · root cause
Over-arousal and unfulfilled need for calm, structured leadership at home.
Poor Recall · root cause
No reliable foundation of attention work and off-leash communication.
Reactivity · root cause
Threshold management and confidence-building haven't been taught.
Aggression · root cause
Layered triggers, anxiety and a missing structured framework around the dog.
Pulling · root cause
Lack of leash structure and unclear leadership during walks.
Anxiety · root cause
Lack of predictability, routine and clear boundaries the dog can trust.
Puppy Energy · root cause
Critical developmental window without consistent shaping and structure.
Real-world training moments
Real-World Training Moments.
Calm Leash Walking
Enjoy relaxed walks with a dog that stays beside you without constant pulling or correction.
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Public Confidence
Restaurants, parks, sidewalks, and busy spaces become enjoyable with reliable manners and focus.
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Focus Around Distractions
Dogs learn to remain attentive despite people, animals, sounds, and changing environments.
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Confident Owner Handling
The real transformation isn't the dog — it's you. Clear body language, calm corrections and confident leadership your dog can finally read.
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Foundation Work
Crate, place, name response, polite greetings, threshold manners. The boring foundations that decide whether the next ten years are easy or exhausting.
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Off-Leash Readiness
Recall under pressure, reliable e-collar communication and a dog that chooses to stay close — because the relationship has been built, not assumed.
Heaven Hill CanineReal Training. Real Results.
Training that works in everyday life.
Training isn't measured inside a classroom. Success happens during everyday life when your dog remains calm, focused, and responsive regardless of the environment. That's why every program includes practical training that prepares dogs for the situations owners encounter most often.
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Calm Leash Walking
Enjoy relaxed walks with a dog that stays beside you without constant pulling or correction.
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Public Confidence
Restaurants, parks, sidewalks, and busy spaces become enjoyable with reliable manners and focus.
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Focus Around Distractions
Dogs learn to remain attentive despite people, animals, sounds, and changing environments.
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Confident Owners
We teach owners how to communicate clearly so success continues long after training ends.
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Strong Puppy Foundations
Early structure creates lifelong habits that support confidence, obedience, and emotional stability.
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Reliable Off-Leash Control
Develop dependable recall and advanced obedience while maintaining safety and trust outdoors.
VIP Board & Train
Your dog lives, learns and decompresses inside a structured household — not a cage.
The VIP experience
Not a kennel. A structured, immersive environment.
When your dog needs more than weekly sessions, the VIP Board & Train gives them the full transformation — inside a calm, consistent household where every moment reinforces the dog you've been waiting for.
Private household
Not a kennel. A real home with real rhythms — the way your dog will actually live.
24/7 structure
Boundaries, routine and calm energy reinforced from the moment they wake up.
Real-world integration
Restaurants, parks, sidewalks, stairs, elevators — practiced where it matters.
Owner transfer
We don't keep your dog's training a secret. You leave knowing exactly how to lead.
VIP Board & Train by Heaven Hill K9
Live-in transformation — inside Anthony's structured home.
When weekly sessions aren't enough, your dog moves in for an immersive program — calm leadership reinforced every hour of every day. No kennels. No rotating handlers. One trainer, one structured household, and a complete owner handoff so the results actually hold once your dog comes home.
Programs
Two, four, or six weeks
Three live-in tiers — tailored to your dog after a behavior intake. Real-world training, full owner handoff, lifetime support.
01 · Program
2-Week Foundation Reset
14 days · live-in
Best for puppies and young dogs with manageable habits — leash pulling, jumping, doorway chaos, basic listening.
Includes
- Behavior intake and custom training plan
- 14 days of immersive in-home training
- Crate and house manners foundation
- Sit, down, place, and loose-leash heel
- Daily structured exercise and decompression
- Real-world exposure: sidewalks, parks, public spaces
- Video progress updates throughout
- 1 owner handoff session
- Lifetime tune-up support
02 · Program
4-Week Total Transformation
28 days · live-in
Our most popular program. Built for dogs needing full obedience plus reliability where life actually happens.
Includes
- Everything in the 2-Week Foundation Reset
- 28 days of immersive in-home training
- Distraction proofing in real environments
- Door, guest, and visitor manners
- Restaurant, patio, and public-place behavior
- Recall and engagement work
- Off-leash readiness in safe environments
- E-collar conditioning (when appropriate)
- 2 owner handoff sessions (in-home option)
- 60-day post-program check-in
- Lifetime tune-up support
03 · Program
6-Week Comprehensive Program
42 days · live-in
Our most complete Board & Train. Built for any dog whose owner wants the deepest reset — full obedience, real-world reliability, and the time to make it stick.
Includes
- Everything in the 4-Week Total Transformation
- 42 days of immersive in-home training
- Maximum real-world repetition across environments
- Advanced off-leash work and reliability
- Polished public-access manners (stores, vet, travel)
- Layered E-collar conditioning for long-term reliability
- Multi-dog and high-distraction proofing
- Targeted modules for any specific challenge
- In-home owner handoff session(s)
- 90-day post-program support window
- Lifetime tune-up support
Add-on services
Tailor the program to your dog.
Stack any of the add-ons below onto a program. Availability and details are confirmed during your consultation.
- Additional Training Week
- Off-Leash Conditioning Module
- Pickup & Drop-Off (service area)
- Extended In-Home Owner Handoff
- Private Tune-Up Session
- Out-of-State Pickup
Board & Train questions
Answers To Common Questions About Our Board & Train Program
Choosing a Board & Train program is an important decision for both you and your dog. We believe every owner should understand exactly how the process works before making a commitment. If you don't see your question below, contact us for personalized guidance and honest recommendations.
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Every dog learns at a different pace, so program length depends on age, temperament, training history, and behavioral goals. After your consultation, we'll recommend the program that provides the greatest opportunity for lasting success without extending training unnecessarily.
Always included
Every Board & Train ships with the Heaven Hill standard.
- Live-in training inside Anthony's structured home — never a kennel
- Real-world sessions where behavior actually breaks down
- Daily video updates and weekly written check-ins
- Full owner handoff so you know the system, not just the dog
- Lifetime tune-ups and follow-up support
Wedding Dog Concierge by Heaven Hill K9
Let your dog be part of your wedding day — without the stress.
Your dog is family, and they deserve a place in your wedding day. Heaven Hill K9 provides professional dog handling, transportation, training, supervision, and boarding designed specifically for weddings and special events — so the couple stays fully present and enjoys the day.
Packages
Starting at $495
From ceremony participation to a dedicated handler for the full weekend.
01 · Package
Ceremony Companion Package
Perfect for couples who want their dog involved in the ceremony and formal photos.
Starting at $495
Includes
- Up to 2 hours of handling
- Transportation within local service area
- Pre-ceremony potty break and exercise
- Aisle walk assistance
- Ceremony supervision
- Family and bridal party photos
- Water, treats, and basic care
- Transportation home or designated handoff
02 · Package
Wedding Day Handler Package
Our most popular package. Perfect for couples wanting their dog present throughout multiple portions of the wedding day.
Starting at $695
Includes
- Up to 4 hours of handling
- Transportation to and from venue
- Ceremony participation
- Aisle walk assistance
- Family and bridal party photos
- Cocktail hour supervision
- Potty breaks, water, feeding, and exercise
- Dedicated handler throughout scheduled services
- Transportation home following services
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Full Wedding Concierge Package
For couples wanting complete wedding day support.
Starting at $995
Includes
- Rehearsal attendance
- Ceremony preparation
- Aisle walk practice
- Up to 6 hours of wedding day handling
- Transportation to and from venue
- Family and bridal party photos
- Cocktail hour supervision
- Coordination with planner and photographer
- Potty breaks, water, feeding, and exercise
- Transportation home following services
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Wedding Weekend Concierge Package
Our luxury wedding experience. One Dog. One Handler. One Less Thing To Worry About. Your dog receives a dedicated Heaven Hill K9 handler throughout your wedding events, allowing your family and wedding party to fully enjoy the celebration.
Starting at $1,495
Includes
- Rehearsal attendance and coordination
- Dedicated dog handler throughout all scheduled wedding events
- Ceremony participation
- Aisle walk assistance
- Bridal party and family photos
- Cocktail hour supervision
- Reception supervision
- Transportation between locations
- Potty breaks, water, feeding, and exercise
- Coordination with planner, photographer, and venue staff
- Overnight boarding following the wedding
- Transportation home the following day within service area
Add-on services
Customize your wedding experience.
Stack any of the add-ons below onto a package — or request a custom quote for extended travel and honeymoon boarding.
- Rehearsal Attendance Starting at $175
- Pre-Wedding Training Session Starting at $125
- Additional Dog Starting at $150
- Additional Wedding Day Hours Starting at $100/hour
- Overnight Boarding Starting at $150/night
- Honeymoon Boarding Custom Quote
- Extended Travel Custom Quote
Wedding questions
Everything You Need To Know Before Your Wedding Day
We understand that your dog is an important member of your family. Our wedding concierge services are carefully planned to help your dog participate safely and comfortably while allowing you to enjoy every moment of your celebration. If you need additional information, our team is happy to help.
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Yes. We help prepare your dog for ceremony participation, assist with aisle walks, coordinate timing, and ensure they remain calm throughout photographs and important moments.
Service Areas
Serving Columbia, Chapin, Irmo, Lexington, Lake Murray, Charleston, Greenville, and surrounding areas throughout South Carolina.
"Every dog can be reached — when the communication is right."
Meet Anthony Falcone
The trainer behind the structure.
Growing up around dogs, including difficult and even aggressive ones, gave Anthony a firsthand understanding of how frustrating and embarrassing an untrained dog can be. That experience pushed him to learn how to train the right way, and what started as a challenge turned into a genuine passion.
He has worked with multiple trainers and studied different methods over the years, learning through experience what actually works and what does not. That journey shaped the balanced training approach he uses today.
Anthony also served 6 years in the U.S. Army National Guard Infantry, which instilled the discipline, consistency, structure, and accountability he brings into every training session. At Heaven Hill K9, his goal is simple: train dogs to a high standard and equip owners with the tools to maintain that standard long-term. Heaven starts here.
10+
Years training
500+
Dogs transformed
100%
Real-world focus
Owner stories
The relief on the other side of real obedience.
Process
Six steps to a dog you genuinely trust.
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Step 01
Understand Your Dog
We start with who your dog actually is — temperament, history, triggers, motivations.
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Step 02
Build Communication
Clear, calm cues replace confusion. Your dog finally knows what 'yes' and 'wait' mean.
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Step 03
Create Structure
Daily routine, expectations and boundaries the dog can rely on at home.
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Step 04
Practice in Real Environments
Sidewalks, parks, patios, doorways — wherever life actually happens.
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Step 05
Owner Coaching
You leave knowing how to hold the structure. We don't keep the training a secret.
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Step 06
Long-Term Reliability
Ongoing tune-ups and lifetime support so the calm doesn't fade after week six.
Questions
The things every owner quietly wonders.
Don't see your question here? Reach out — Anthony answers every consultation request personally.
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Most owners see meaningful change within the first 1–2 weeks. The full program depth depends on the dog — we'll give you an honest timeline after our consultation.
Book a calm first step
A quiet conversation about your dog. That's the first step.
Tell us what's actually happening at home — the pulling, the barking, the moments you brace for. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just an honest read on your dog and a clear next step, whether you train with us or not.
Consultation
Tell us about your dog. That's it.
No pressure, no sales script. Anthony reads every message personally and replies with honest thoughts — even if Heaven Hill isn't the right fit.
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