Underdog Behavior & Training

Underdog Behavior & Training is a force-free training business based in Pompano Beach and run by Heather Deeley, CPDT and FFCP. Heather serves Broward County along with southern Palm Beach and northern Miami-Dade counties. She describes herself as an underdog fan, a people lifter, and a creative problem solver who empowers clients through science, humor, and empathy.

Heather has always been drawn to the underdogs, the animals who are most often overlooked and in need of guidance. Sometimes, she notes, the underdog is the owner, who is struggling to understand their animal. She has worked with animals that have multiple behavioral issues and has lived with them herself, so she understands what clients face at home. Her dog training covers puppies, socialization, basic skills, fear, aggression, and Canine Good Citizen preparation. She also offers a board-and-train option in which dogs live as part of the family in her home and receive several hours of her attention each day. Unusually for a South Florida trainer, she also helps rabbit owners with litter box training, behavior problems, communication, care, and bunny bonding.

Clients describe Heather as a dedicated and caring trainer who truly loves animals and delivers the outcomes they hoped for. Owners can reach her by phone or email to discuss training for their dog or rabbit.