More than dog training — a different way of thinking.
We hope you leave here feeling like you found a mentor, a coach, and a whole community — not a company that sells dog training.
The online home of everything we believe
From The Heart started as a local dog training business — but it's becoming something bigger: a relationship-based education, coaching, and community brand. We'll always do hands-on work here in Michigan, but the mission reaches a lot further than our own backyard.
The dream is to become one of the most trusted places a dog owner can turn to learn. Training is just one piece — the foundation is education, coaching, and being in your corner for the long haul.
Our Movement
Change the Way You Think About Your Dog.
This isn't a tagline we printed on a hoodie — it's the whole reason we exist. Real change doesn't start with the dog. It starts the day you begin to see them differently — and what you build from there is far stronger than obedience.
Our Mission
To change the way you understand your dog — so you can stop managing behavior and start building a relationship. We get there through education, honest coaching, and community, not quick fixes and commands.
The people behind From The Heart
Every trainer here was hand-picked and taught the From The Heart way — the same structure, consistency, and follow-through your dog already knows from you. And you'll always know exactly who's working with your dog each day. No strangers, no guesswork.
Victoria
Victoria is the founder and lead trainer at From The Heart Dog Services. She specializes in helping dogs and their owners build clearer, calmer, and more stable relationships through structure, consistency, and effective communication.
Her passion for dog training began with her beloved dog Maggie, who was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. That experience sparked a deep dive into canine health, behavior, and well-being — and grew into a mission to support other owners who felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to help their dogs.
Victoria has immersed herself in extensive study and hands-on learning, including workshops, training programs, and the Learn to Lead program with Cheri Wolf Lucas. She combines this with real-world experience to understand how dogs think, process their environment, and respond to calm, consistent leadership.
She works with dogs struggling with anxiety, reactivity, and overexcitement. Rather than focusing solely on obedience, she helps dogs learn to slow down, self-regulate, and navigate life with greater calm — while equipping owners with the tools and consistency they need to feel confident at home.
With a background in Business Management and an MBA, Victoria has built From The Heart into a thoughtful, structured program. She remains hands-on with both the dogs and her team, ensuring every part of it reflects consistency, follow-through, and purpose.
Outside of client work, Victoria continues training and living with her own dogs, Kaia and Finley — constant companions and living examples of the structure, clarity, and calm she brings to every dog in her program.
Abby
For as long as she can remember, Abby has wanted to work with animals. Growing up with a dog by her side sparked a passion that only deepened as she worked through challenges with her own fearful and reactive dog — giving her firsthand experience in the importance of patience, trust, and clear communication.
While attending Michigan State University, where she earned her degree in Zoology, Abby studied animal behavior, strengthening her understanding of why dogs think and act the way they do. After graduating, she found the opportunity to turn that passion into a career at From The Heart.
Since joining the team, Abby has fallen in love with training and helping dogs improve their mental well-being. Her dedication to supporting both dogs and their owners continues to grow as she builds stronger, more confident relationships every day.
We don't want to just sell you dog training.
We'd rather earn your trust and teach you something. If you leave only knowing our prices, we've missed the point. If you leave seeing your dog a little differently, we did our job.
Begin your journeyLet's build the relationship you've always wanted with your dog.
Every good relationship starts with a single first step. Join the Community, book a consultation, or honestly just reach out and say hi — we'll help you find the right place to start.
Or call us at 248-494-8470