Dorchester, MA
Laura Ann Lasdow
Laura is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), holds a certificate in Canine Behavior and Training from Mount Ida College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Norwich University. Committed to continuing education, Laura regularly attends industry conferences and seminars to provide her clients with the most up-to-date and effective training practices available.
Training Philosophy
Laura believes that training should be not only effective, but fun and easy to integrate into your lifestyle. She's passionate about helping dogs and people live together happily, and strives to include the whole family in training and caring for the dog.
Services
LazDogs offers a variety of training services for puppies and dogs of all ages, including:
- Puppy Training: 9-week program, single sessions, and follow-up sessions.
- Dog Training: Do-it-for-you day training (Rambunctious Pooch Package and Good Manners Package), coaching training (Coaching Package and Touch-up Package), single sessions, and follow-up sessions.
- Group Classes: Taught at the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
- Fear-Free Certified Professional: Laura helps Boston area dog owners prepare for veterinary visits so there is less fear, anxiety, and stress - for both dog and human.
Certifications
Certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), holds a certificate in Canine Behavior and Training from Mount Ida College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Norwich University. Fear-Free certified professional.
Specializations
Puppy training, obedience training, behavior modification, leash manners, vet visits with less stress, recall, jumping, barking, and other problem behaviors.
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement based training.
Customer Reviews
Mac: Benefits of training with Laura: 1) Healthy owner/dog relationship, 2) Improved dog-walking, 3) Knowing Mac's behavioral tendencies better... Laura kept (us) the owners involved as well! A good balance of teaching/show and then having us do it.
Abby and Pace: Laura helped us with everything. She went into details about our potty record every week... analyzed the behaviors and offered advice. The process was not just helpful to potty problems, it was very nice to have a professional discussing with me why Pace would do certain things and what worked and didn't work. He is a little angel now, and along with zero potty accidents, she taught us tricks and this really helped Pace's obedience and attention, and in the end, our bonding and living a great life together.
Amy and Clover: Being a first time dog owner, training my pup-Clover-was a top priority. In researching and inquiring with trainers, Laura Lasdow of LazDogs Dog Training was most responsive. Likewise, her passion for dogs and helping owners was apparent in our initial conversation and evident over the course of our six-week training sessions. Her extensive knowledge and experience was most helpful in addition to the weekly reports of our training sessions. The reports guided me in between sessions and had additional resources to reference to help reinforce each week's training. Clover loved training with Laura! And I thank Laura for how proud I became of the progress Clover and I made week after week. I highly recommend Laura; it was a pleasure to have worked with her.
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
