
Dog Training and Behavior / Compassion Fatigue Educator
About Hearts in Harmony, LLC and Our Love for All Things Dog Training
Hearts in Harmony was founded by Kim Miller and provides dog training services to citizens in Loudoun County Virginia and Compassion Fatigue workshops to animal care professionals. Hearts in Harmony training center is a 1700's stone barn located on a small farm in Hamilton, Virginia. The facility provides great indoor and outdoor training areas, as well as many farm animals and environmental features, adding to the training experience.

About Kim Miller
Kim Miller is the owner and primary instructor of Hearts in Harmony. Hearts in Harmony was developed through Kim's love and compassion for animals and the people dedicated to care and protect them.
Kim has over 40 years professional experience working with dogs and other animals, with the majority of that time spent in the animal sheltering and control field. She retired in 2014 and decided to use her knowledge and experience to help animal care professionals through educational workshops that address the emotional impact of their jobs, and to provide dog training to the community in an effort help keep dogs out of our animal shelters.
Kim is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Fear Free Professional Trainer, who studied extensively with internationally renowned positive trainer, author and behavior consultant Pat Miller, earning the distinction of Pat Miller Certified Trainer (PMCT). Kim continues to further her education in dog training and behavior by attending workshops, seminars, webinars and conferences on a regular basis.
Kim's skills as an instructor came from her involvement with the Virginia Animal Control Basic Academy, where she obtained formal training and has been providing instruction since 1994. Currently, she provides training on Compassion Fatigue to Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy Animal Control Basic, as well as coordinates and provides instruction for the Virginia Animal Control Association's Animal Facility Operator School.
Kim received her Compassion Fatigue Instructor training from TEND Academy.
Kim is a professional member of the Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement, Virginia Animal Control Association, National Animal Control Association and a Pat Miller Peaceable Paws Affiliate.
Our Service Areas
Dog training services are available at the Hearts in Harmony location in Loudoun County, VA. Kim offers both home training in Loudoun County and out of county training on-site at her facility. Clients from all over the region seek out her services and frequently from the following nearby areas:
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Hamilton, VA
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Purcellville, VA
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Leesburg, VA
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Hillsboro
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Oak Grove
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Loudoun County
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Fauquier County
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Fairfax County
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Clarke County
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Frederick County
Kim also offers workshops throughout Virginia during various times in the year. We invite you to follow us on social media or to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to learn the location of Kim’s next workshop.
How May We Help You Today?
For any questions about us or any of the services that we offer, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You may call us at 540-454-4098 or send us a message through our Contact page. We look forward to hearing from you.