YFD 257: Every Hero Needs a Sidekick

Dog training has come a long way over the past few decades. A huge shift has happened, away from the harsh and punitive measures of the past, to kinder, gentler, reinforcement-based training. The tools of the trade have obviously changed as well- prong collars and choke chains have increasingly given way to better alternatives, such as the popular Gentle Leader. And now, there's an even better training tool on the market, one designed not only to help with pulling issues, but to deepen your relationship with your dog. Trainer Heather Beck of Heather's Heroes joined the show today to talk about her innovative new training leash, the Sidekick. For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog .

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YFD 257: Every Hero Needs a Sidekick is an episode from Your Family Dog Podcast by Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring.

This episode is 85:44 long.

This episode was published on Jan 27, 2026.

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