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Our Mission
Honey's Heart: Animal Handling with Heart was started in 2003 by
AmberJoy Leonard and in 2009 became a collectively owned and operated
company. It is our mission to provide care for animals that far
exceeds the normal standards and expectations people have in the dog
service industry. We offer a professional yet relaxed training
environment, boarding space and playgroups that are catered to dogs of
all sizes, breeds and backgrounds. Honey's Heart is committed to
serving the San Francisco community and often rescues, fosters and
finds homes for animals in need. We at Honey's Heart continually
strive to make sure that every client is comfortable and confident
that their dogs receive the absolute best care and training we have to
offer. Whether it be training, boarding, playgroups, day care, or
house-sitting we give it our whole heart. We are proud to be supported
by an amazing staff of caring & dedicated people.
AmberJoy Leonard
AmberJoy Leonard has lived in San Francisco for 31 years and has been
blessed to be in the company of animals her entire life. She has been
professionally training and walking dogs for the last five years and
has participated in many training courses with her own dogs as well as
clients dogs. She has worked with behaviorists & handlers on all
manner of pet related issues including basic, intermediate and
advanced obedience, separation anxiety, puppy manners, dog bite
prevention and much more. She follows the teachings of dog trainers
such as: Jean Donaldson, Dr. Nicholas Dodman, Karen Pryor, Nicole
Wilde, Ian Dunbar and Dr. Sophia Yin. Dedicated to working in the pet
service industry, AmberJoy believes animals, like children, need
motivation not domination to be handled with heart. She values her
ongoing education as she learns from and loves each dog every day.
Sammy Benitez
Samantha (Sammy) Benitez was born and raised in San Francisco. She
has befriended, rescued and loved animals her entire life, and
continually helps lost animals find their way back home. She has
worked for Honey's Heart since its inception in 2003 and has been
invaluable. She is expertly involved in all aspects of the business
from dog walking and training to customer service and advertising.
Even as a child it was clear that Samantha had a special touch with
animals and has grown up working with the dogs at Honey's Heart. This
experience has served her very well and she is not only a fantastic
dog walker but our assistant dog trainer who shows amazing insight and
is committed to finding the right training methods for each dog. She
has made a life long commitment to caring for dogs.
Monkey Ford
Maurice (Monkey) Ford has lived in the bay area the majority of his
life. He began working for Honey's Heart in 2007. His commitment to
caring for animals is apparent in all he does for Honey's Heart. He
has rapidly become one of the best dog walkers around as he
communicates with each of the dogs like they are his very own. His
great attitude and endless energy, along with an amazing work ethic
has earned him a special place as head dog walker. His dedication and
love of animals can be seen in the face of each dog he walks.
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