"My Yorki-Poo,Pebbles, was a very hard headed little puppy. Richard has worked
miracles with her. It seems that in minutes she can learn a new command or behavior
with his training. We are so happy with the immediate results and plan to continue
our training as she is getting older."
Jill Finkelstein
Coconut Grove, FL.
"Richard did an excellent job of training my pug Max – he has a way of being gentle
but at the same time firm to get your dog to behave. I recommend him for anyone who
has a dog that needs training; young or old."
A.J. Hernandez
Pinecrest, FL.
"I just watched the December videos of Richard Heinz, Miami's dog Whisperer!
Excellent production!! I hired him for assistance with my 4 dogs. I adopted a giant
schnauzer and my standard schnauzer did not like the intrusion. It was a pretty ugly
couple of weeks, but Richard brought peace, calm and discipline to my house. His
techniques really work! "
Terry Sutherland
Medley, FL.
"Richard has trained our 3 dogs and all of our friends and family's dogs, as well.
He is fantastic and truly gifted. It has been years since he trained our dogs and
not only did he solve our issues right away, but we are happy to report that our
dogs are still as well behaved as they were when Richard trained them years
ago. We are so lucky that a friend recommended Richard, He changed our lives
and he will always be a part of our family."
-The Fernandez Family
Coral Gables, FL.
"Richard saved our dogs life. When we met him we were considering putting our
dog down and our vet recommended Richard as a last resort. So we called him.
Truthfully we had had several trainers before him and did not believe he could
help us. Boy were we wrong, from the moment he stepped into our homes we
knew he was different. We were immedietely amazed at how our dog reacted to
him and respected him right from the get go. Richard was very gentle with him
and he got results from the first day. We were amazed. Richard gave us a better
understanding of our dog and we will be forever greatful. Everyone is always
amazed at teh difference Richard has made in our dog and our famliy. He is truly
one of a kind."
Lisa and David Erickson
Doral, Fl.
"I'm a very skeptical person, and when my wife and I heard about this 'Miami Dog
Whisperer' I was not excited, since we had already had several trainers and none
could help us with our dogs' training issues. My wife met with Richard Heinz first
and after she signed up with him for classes and he left from our home, she called
me and was so impressed with his methods and how knowlegable he was, that
for days she could not stop talkng about him and so I decided to meet him in the
next lesson. I was amazed, as my wife had been by his knowlege and how he
seamed to know the dogs better than we did and he had just met them.
Currently, we are big fans of Richard and his methods, I have become a believer
and both my wife and I recommend Richard every chance we get. Our dogs are still
wonderful and the things we learned we will use forever. We still call Richard every
time we have a training question, and he is always happy to help us and talk to us.
We could not be more greatful and could not tell you how much you and your dog
need him....even if you don't know it yet. Thanks Richard!"
Juan,Elena, Marissa, and Jonathan Tortollini
Key Biscane, FL.
After Richard trained our two dogs (Bear and Trixie) we don't think of him as a trainer
but a "magician" and a friend to our dogs and us. Both dogs respected Richard and
loved him.
We still use the techniques Richard taught us. We wish Richard all the success in
the world, he deserves it."
Karen & Walter
Bent Tree, FL.
DEAR RICHARD;
TRULY ENJOYED MEETING YOU TODAY....YOU CERTAINLY BRING A FRESH WAY OF
EXPLAINING THE REALITY OF RAISING A DOG.
IMAGINE THIS,I HAVE THREE BOYS....WHEN WE GOT OUR WEIMERANER, BACK IN
PUERTO RICO AND AFTER OWNING HIM FOR 5 MONTHS,I CONCLUDED IT WAS WAY
EASIER HAVING ANOTHER CHILD!!!
THAT DAY I GAVE HIM AWAY,AND RESUMED NORMAL SLEEPING HABITS....
ANYWAY,JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND OPTIMISM.MY WIFE
WAS CONSIDERABLY MORE RELAXED.......HAPPY WIFE,HAPPY LIFE!!
TONY ORTEGA
Key Biscane, FL.
I had been searching for a trainer for a couple of weeks and I stopped after I met
Richard. It was like and instant click. You just get a good vibe from him. He is
soft spoken, never yells and the way the dogs respond to his commands is truly
amazing! He teaches us dog psychology and how to truly understand the
process of how a dog thinks. This is my second week with him and my dogs
have learned more in 2 visits than 8 weeks at a pet store. I have 2 miniature
pinschers and if he can train them, he can train anything!
-Lissette Puentes
Pembroke Pines, FL
I thought I was ready to train my new dog, Hopps, on my own. Before bringing
her home from the shelter, I had read all of the books, watched all of the shows,
and felt prepared. Unfortunately, Hopps had other plans. In less than two
weeks of trying to train her, I was at my wit's end. Hopps's behavior was terrible
and I was beginning to fear she could become dangerous to herself and others.
Thankfully, I found Richard and he turned it all around. As soon as he walked
in the door, I knew he was the right person for the job. In just one session,
Richard had stopped Hopps's jumping, and had taught her not to go out the
front door. Soon to follow were sit, stay, come, heel, and bed commands. At
times we had to try a few different training techniques to get it right, but Richard
always did what I was comfortable with and what was best for Hopps. He never
ended a session until we had completed our objective, and he was always
available by phone and e-mail if I had questions or concerns. With each
session, I could see the change in Hopps, and in myself. I used to dread taking
Hopps for her walks, but now I can't wait to get out and explore together.
Everywhere we go, people comment on what a good dog she is. Thanks to
Richard, Hopps has become an obedient, confident, happy dog. And I have
become a confident, happy owner.
- Melissa & Ashu Schaffer
"I hope you can put this comment up on your web site. Richard, The Miami Dog
Whisperer was the 6th trainer we had for our 2 dogs (yes the 6th!) and our last
hope. Not to bad mouth the other trainers, but they all did the same thing, sit, stay,
heel, etc. and expected to fix our agression and separation anxiety issue that we
had since we brought our youngest (then 2 years old) into or home.
Richard walked though the doors and we could already feel the difference. I was
skeptical, but he came highly recommended by a local shelter we called to drop
off our youngest dog, because we thought and were told by the other 5 trainers,
that he was hopeless!
Well, when Richard came in, the dogs immedietely gavitated to him. When he sat
down with my wife and I and started to give us the run down of what was really
going on with our dogs, and gave us the guarantee that we could fix this problem
once and for all, my wife and I were skeptical but something in his manner, in the
way he spoke, in the way the dogs reacted to him, made us believe.
We thought we were going to have to pay thousands of dollars, to get Richard to
come himself, but were happily surprised at how resonable and down to earth
his prices are.
Well, it was the best money we ever spent and he doesn't know this, but we would
have paid triple, having known what we know now.
This guy is for real. He made a believer out of me and I can tell you that the
results were almost immediete.
Our problem was fixed and this was 2 years ago. We still call Richard from time to
time, to say hello, or just get some advice on something, or other. He is the nicest,
most down to earth guy I have ever met. He is gifted and we will forever be greatful
to him. "
-Juan and Mayra Betancourt
Pinecrest, FL.
"Our dog is 6 years old. We thought it was too late to train him or break him of all the
bad habbits he had accumulated throughout the yeas mostly because our lack of
knowledge. Our vet recommended Richard, The Miami Dog Whisperer, and we
gave him a try. Oh, My God, what a difference in our dog. We have been training
with Richard for 3 weeks and he has brought new life into our home and suddenly
we can enjoy our dog, take him everywhere and even walk him without being pulled
all over the place. We can have people over without him jumping on them. We are
stil in awe. We love Richard and you will too! He is truly magical! You really CAN
teach an old dog new tricks!
-Karen, Tom, Haylee, and Robbie Camden
Coral Gables, FL.
I was like you, researching all dog training sites, skeptical that anyone could help me
with my 2 crazy labs
(Hershey and Molly) who already had 3 dog trainers in the past, and all gave up on
them (and us) before training
was over. Then I read an article in a local Miami magazine about this local company, by
a founded local trainer,
Richard Heinz, known also as The Miami Dog Whisperer". The company and Richard
had gained national
recognition, and is known to handle from the simplest cases of obedience, to the most
severe cases of aggression
with enormous success. Something about this company and the owner's philosophy
really struck a cord with my
wife and I and we decided to give them a call.
My wife called the next day, and spoke to Mary, who was very helpful, and informative,
you can see she knew
what she was talking about and my wife liked her immediately and made an
appointment for a FREE evaluation.
We had our first evaluation with Armando, the professional evaluator, who we
immediately felt comfortable
with, a few days later and were impressed right from the moment he walked in at how
our two crazy dogs
reacted to him. First of all, they loved him, and were drawn to him, but all he did was
look at them and they waited
patiently so he could pet him and say hello where they usually jump on people
knocking them over. They knew
who the Alpha. The evaluation was great, and we felt totally confident that we had made
the right choice by
contacting them. We of course hired them right then and there and were pleasantly
surprised at how reasonable
the price for our program was.
Oscar was our personal whisperer/trainer and In the very first class, he had us walking
them, together, which
is a miracle all on it's own, and heeling properly. No yanking, no hitting, no yelling,
nothing, just simple
walking!!!!
He is the master, I tell you.
Every week we could not wait to see Oscar and learn something new, we were always
excited at how well our
dogs did during the week and were happy to share it with Oscar, who shared our
happiness. We called him a few
times to ask him questions and Mary was able to help us and when she could not,
Oscar always called back with
the right answers.
We were invited to join the group class on Saturdays and we happily went with our two
dogs. There we met
Richard Heinz himself,,who was great and very hands on, and some of the other
whisperers/trainers. We were
simply amazed at what we saw, and felt proud to be a part of this great program. We
met some other dog owners
such as ourselves, and they all had nothing but wonderful things to say. We had a
great time, and continue to go
every week.
We are one class away from the end of our program, and although our dogs are
amazing and we have already
recommended everyone we see with a dog to call, we will miss Oscar terribly and can't
believe what a wonderful
experience we have had with him and how much more we are now enjoying our dogs.
You should give them a
call, and make an appointment, It will be the best decision you have ever made, for you
and your
dogs! I promise!
Dr.-Alex Villanueva and Family
Coral Gables, FL.


















It took me forever to decide to call Richard. I had heard about him from my friends,
from my vet, and I had seen him on TV, but I still was skeptical since I had had 2
trainers before and neither of them with any kind of results. One day I was at
Whole Foods and what do you know, I saw Richard's car parked there and I
decided then and there to call his phone. He was in the store and I met him at the
fruits and vegetable section. He was so nice and down to earth. He talked to me
for a while and gave me some tips on what we could do with our dog. I made an
appointment for that Monday and had him come to my home to meet my little
terror.
5 weeks later my little terror has made a huge improvement. He is well behaved
and acctually listens to my wife and I. He does not bite our kids any more and he
no longer jumps at anything and everything that comes throgh the door.
Richard is a true miracle man! I am shocked at what a difference he made right
from the first visit. I never knew that this was possible. I'm truly a fan of Richard,
and his methods and I now recommend him to everyone I see with a dog.
He has a gift and my family and I are so greatful to have been witness to it and to
have had him worked with us and our dogs.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
- George and Maggie Suarez
Pinecrest, FL.

**Richard Heinz is known and referred to by his clients and the Miami Local media as "The Miami Dog Whisperer". However his methods of training are in no way adapted, connected or affiliated in an way,shape or form with Cesar Millan or the show on National Geographic "Dog Whisperer".
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When Richard came to train my dog(Mr.Mello) it was like night and day
He was very calm and spent a lot of time talking to me on how to handle Mr Mello and
showed me what to do to control his running out the door
A few days later Mr Mello started agressing again and after a quick call from Richard
Heinz I was able to get Mr Mello back under control
There are lots of trainers out there but before you go to them Give The Miami Dog
Whisperer a call
He gives 100 percent and is always available if a problem occurs
Its only been a few days and I can see a dramatic improvement In my 1 year old terrier
mix
So call Richard Heinz first you wont be sorry
-Sheila Mohler (after only one class with Richard)
Miami, FL.
"The puppy training class with The Miami Dog Whisperer has been great. We were so
impressed that in the first class our puppy, could learn a couple of new commands,
something that she never did before. Richard has really helped us to understand our
dog's behavior and how to modify her actions and attitude. We would highly
recommend Richard and The Harvard Of Dog Training Family to anyone."
Valerie Suarez
South Miami, FL.
"I have always wanted a Doberman since I was a kid. My parents objected.
“Dobermans are killers”, they told me over and over again.
I remember many, many years later watching the ‘Doberman Gang’ movie.
That did it for me, I had to have a Doberman.
One day I heard about Cesar, the Dog whisperer from Mexico on TV . I was
flabbergasted by all the things I had never done for my dogs, and to the
lack of attention, understanding and care I had showed for them.
In my mind they had always been just that.... Animals....Dogs. That got me going, and
finally I got my Doberman. I started the search for a trainer.
Sometime later a friend suggested I contact Richard Heinz. He and his HeinZ
method of training was very well known and respected in the field and was as good, if
not better, and more ‘all around' than Cesar. He just did not have a TV show, my
friend said, and that was the one and only difference.
I was skeptical , and hesitantly I made the call and.... Wow!
This fellow Heinz ‘really knows Dogs”.
He has brought into my household an understanding, leading to an
enjoyment, of our Doberman, that we never had before as a family with any
of the many pets we have owned ‘pre-Richard”.
We came to the realization that his system was about not only training Ivanka, but
also training the whole family, in how to deal with Ivanka.
Ivanka, my Doberman, enjoys learning with Richard enormously, and
Richard has been able to transfer all that attention and love he gets from
Ivanka to our family. What a difference!
I watched Richard the other day on CBS TV, and I can tell you Cesar better
watch out! ...Mr. Heinz is all action and results !
From day one he has given us a thorough understanding of Ivanka from
“inside out”. I now clearly understand how and what Ivanka is ‘thinking” and how to
best “communicate” with her. Incredible!
Anybody , or almost anybody, can teach a dog to sit and stay, but what
Richard does, is to create a bond between the pet and the owner and the whole
family unlike anything I had ever seen, including Cesar’s Hollywood shows.
We did not know what we were missing until we put Richard together with Ivanka!
Richard Heinz is a Magician, the Real Deal! ...And now he’s even on newspapers
and Local TV!
His “Heinz Method” has worked for us Beau---ti----fu---lly!
We as a family, highly recommend Richard to anybody who owns a dog, regardless
of size or
breed or even age!"
Castor A. Fernández
Coconut Grove, FL.
"I first discovered Richard Heinz when searching online for a local dog trainer. I
came across a series he had taped for the local news on dog training in December.
I knew after watching that I had to call. I phoned and was able to speak to both he &
his wife Mary about classes for our 8 week old mini goldendoodle. After answering
all of my questions and concerns I felt assured he was the right trainer for our puppy.
This weekend she finished PUPPY 101. The thing we love most is that before
leaving every class he makes sure we know exactly what to do so we can be
consistent with her when we go home. Then, when we arrive the next week, he first
asks us to demonstrate our progress. We are following his instructions and she is
doing fantastic! We are so excited, and she is well on her way to becoming the most
perfect family dog ever! We can't wait to see how much progress she will make&n
bsp;in the next class! Richard is an incredible trainer. The staff are truly lovely
people and we feel like we have known them for years! It was truly a blessing that we
found them!"
The Townsend Family
Kendall, FL















