About Off Leash Obedience
Off Leash Obedience was founded by certified trainer Tori Hankey in 2010 to bridge the gap between obedience, behavior, and the human-canine bond. We believe successful training begins with understanding—understanding the dog, understanding the handler, and understanding how both communicate. Our programs are designed to build clarity, confidence, and real-world skills that strengthen the bond between dog and human at home and in daily life.
CCPDT Certified Professional Dog Training
Tori Hankey
Owner
Tori Hankey is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 18 years of experience in obedience, behavior, and canine communication. Since 2005, she has helped families address behavioral challenges, build reliable obedience, and understand canine body language and stress signals. She has been certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers since 2010.
Alongside her training expertise, Tori holds a Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary and has a clinical background in mental and emotional health. As a Canine-Assisted Psychotherapist, she integrates a trauma-informed approach into her work with dogs and handlers, with specialized interest in psychiatric service dog foundations, emotional regulation, and family systems.
Outside of work, Tori shares her home with her bird Socrates, and enjoys fishing and playing dominos in her down time.
