Mystic Paws Academy helps families understand their dogs and build a better relationship.
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More Than Dog Training — It’s Understanding
About Us
How Mystic Paws Academy Began
Mystic Paws Academy was founded by Heather Pohlman with one simple goal: make dog training clear, positive, and practical for everyday families.
From a young age, Heather was immersed in the world of dogs, beginning dog shows as a child and earning accolations early on. Over time, she discovered that obedience alone didn’t solve most problems — misunderstanding did.
Many behavior issues come from confusion between dogs and owners. When people learn how dogs think, communicate, and learn, frustration disappears and cooperation naturally takes its place.
Mystic Paws Academy was built to teach those skills, giving owners the knowledge and confidence to guide their dogs through every stage of life.
Our Story
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle."
Steve Jobs
Trust Us
Training Should Strengthen the Relationship
We believe dogs learn best through engagement, play, and clear communication — not intimidation or force.
Instead of training only during class time, we show you how to use normal daily activities as training opportunities. This makes results faster, longer-lasting, and easier to maintain.
Our training focuses on:
Teaching owners how dogs learn
Preventing unwanted behaviors
Building calm behavior naturally
Creating reliability without fear
Meet Heather Pohlman
Meet the Trainer
Founder & Canine Behavior Educator
With more than 30 years of hands-on experience, Heather has worked with puppies, family pets, competition dogs, and rescue dogs. Her background includes obedience, tricks, canine sports, and dog safety education.
She is an AKC evaluator and holds multiple training and canine fitness certifications. Beyond teaching dogs, Heather specializes in teaching people — helping families feel confident, relaxed, and capable with their dogs.
Her classes are structured, supportive, and welcoming to all ages, including children.
“My goal is to help owners feel confident and dogs feel understood.”
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Our Team
Wendy Kregor
Lead Trainer
Wendy’s journey in dog training began with her Sheltie, Rudy, and grew when she later trained her energetic Siberian Husky, Natasha. That experience shaped her belief that every dog thrives when given a purposeful activity.
She has participated in multiple dog sports including obedience, rally, agility, conformation, and Barn Hunt, and currently trains and shows her Bearded Collies, Greta and Gus Gus.
Since 2015, Wendy has taught dog training classes in the northern suburbs, combining her background as an elementary education teacher with her passion for canine learning. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Temperament Test Evaluator, FitPAWS Master Trainer, AKC FitDog Instructor, and certified Dog Parkour Trainer.
Wendy is dedicated to helping dogs and owners build positive, lasting relationships through engaging training.
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Dee Wozniak
Groomer/Asst Trainer
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Our Team
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Our Team
Gailmarie Everett
Asst Trainer
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