Meet the Team
Tuesday Essa
Owner & Trainer
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“Every day I'm grateful that I get to work alongside dogs and the people who love them."
Tuesday brings over two decades of hands-on experience in animal care, behavior, and training to Heeling with Nature. A former Veterinary Technician with extensive clinical experience, she has worked with a wide range of animals and temperaments, giving her a strong foundation in canine health, behavior, and emotional well-being.
Her work focuses on dogs who need more than generic advice, including sensitive, reactive, anxious, or easily overstimulated dogs, and on helping owners understand why their dog behaves the way they do. Tuesday's approach blends structured assessment, humane behavior modification, and clear owner education to create sustainable, real-life results.
Heeling with Nature specializes in real-world, in-home training, meeting dogs where they are most comfortable and where challenges actually occur.
Kratos
Kratos is Tuesday's current service dog and training assistant. As a young working-breed dog, he plays an important role in demonstration work, ongoing training education, and skill development.
His presence in select training sessions helps illustrate concepts, provide controlled socialization opportunities, and offer real-time examples of training techniques in action. Kratos's daily training journey contributes directly to the thoughtful, experience-based approach behind Heeling with Nature.
Noah
Junior Assistant
"Hi, my name is Noah, and I love dogs, especially puppies."
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Noah has grown up around dogs and has been helping behind the scenes for several years. He assists with age-appropriate tasks including supervised dog walks and helping with select training sessions under Tuesday's guidance.
His enthusiasm, kindness, and respect for animals reflect the values at the heart of Heeling with Nature: patience, curiosity, and care for both dogs and people.
In Loving Memory of Evie
A cherished family member and training partner who helped shape Heeling with Nature from the beginning. Her gentle spirit, patience, and love for both dogs and people will always be remembered. You'll still see her in our logo, a silhouette that honors the bond and trust she represented.