Eugene, OR
Lauren Kelley
Lauren is a dog trainer who owns and operates Collie & Corso. The name comes from her two dogs: Harvest Moon (Harvey), a 3 year old Smooth Collie, and Vetiver (Veti), a 9 year old Cane Corso.
Training Philosophy
Lauren believes in genuine behavior change, which she describes as not a "quick fix" but rather a daily commitment to the training plan. She emphasizes addressing the root cause of behavior issues.
Services
Lauren offers a variety of services, including:
- Initial Consultation + Foundational Training Session: This 90-minute session (in-person or virtual) gathers information about the dog's behavioral, learning, and health history and includes an introduction to foundational training skills. The cost is $189.
- Coaching Session & Package Pricing:
- $129 for (1) 1 hour Coaching Session
- $349 for (3) 1 hour Coaching Sessions + locked in rate of $99/hr for any future sessions
- $729 for (3) 1 hour Coaching Sessions + (8) 30 minute Day Training Sessions + locked in rate of $99/hr for any future sessions
- Training Packages: These packages include a highly customized training plan that requires daily logging of training sessions via a shared document. This helps track progress and ensure goals are met.
Certifications
Lauren is a:
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP)
- She is currently working toward her Diploma in Canine Behavior Science and Technology (Dip. CBST) with a specialization track in Aggressive Behavior through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute.
Customer Reviews
Susan K: Excellent! Very sturdy and good quality.
Susan K: Excellent quality and craftsmanship. Love it!
Hala T: This is the second Marauder leash I've purchased, and both are absolutely beautiful, well-made, and super helpful with managing my very strong and sometimes reactive dogs. I love the traffic handle which I use as an "emergency brake" when a rabbit or squirrel comes into play. I haven't worried about broken clasps or damage from teeth marks, because for once, I found something that's stronger than my dogs. Also, huge bonus how quickly these dry, and even bigger bonus that they're easily cleaned. Shipping was so fast, and I feel great about supporting this small, local business.
Kali W: We are obsessed with our marauder leash! It is the first hands free leash that offers actual length for our pup to sniff and explore. I love having the fixed o ring so I can easily switch from a handled leash to hands free when walking both of my pups. This is our second Collie and Corso leash and nothing else compares. These are so high quality and easy to clean. I recommend them to all of my clients. I’ve been wanting to add another marauder to our collection, I just have to decide on colors!
Rebecca H: Incredible quality! Feels great in your hand and is easy to wash. Will definitely buy another soon!
Sam K: Amazing quality and the length is awesome. Easy to clean and doesn't get tangled or knotted even with how long it is!
Shelbie G: This was my first order and a great experience. Love the products. I plan on ordering again. I let everyone know about your company.
Jennifer M: Absolutely love it - the 1/2” at 30ft is wonderfully light and still sturdy enough that I’m confident it’ll withstand all of our adventures. This is my…fourth leash from C&C, and likely won’t be my last!
Kayley O: This is my fourth product ordered from Collie and Corso and first long line. I ordered it in hi-vis yellow and I am in love with it. Here products are always so well put together and I think they are going to last a lifetime!
Sheryl C: The best leash. Love the color. So easy to clean. Going to buy a shorter one for our walks. Highly recommend. 💜🐾
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Rachel M: Another Collie & Corso product that I love! Having a handsfree leash option is so great, and the color options are the best.
Roxane J: I LOVE this leash! This is my third and I couldn't be happier. The color combo (navy and hi-vis orange) really pops too, and the hardware is very high quality. I like the new self-locking carabiners!
Tracie B: This is the second Marauder leash I’ve purchased. The hands free option is wonderful. Being able to use my hands without figuring out how to hold the leash is fantastic. Especially with large dogs. I also love the ability to have a 9’ leash. I highly recommend this leash.
Josie I: Love our maurader so much that it is my go-to present for family and friends! It works great with my reactive pup and everyone I have gifted it use it as their primary leash as well.
Elizabeth H: Has been perfect for keeping her close when needed in busy areas.
Jennifer M: This is my new multi tool. Neighbor dogs at the back fence, have this at the ready. Need support to keep the long line off the ground? Here you go! Need a way to strap your dog in for hands free unexpectedly? Here’s your tool! 😊
Kayley O:
Ashley S: We love our Collie and Corso gear! The 9’ Marauder I received as a gift is amazing. So easy to keep clean and my dog really appreciates the extra room to sniff and frolic. The traffic loop has also been very helpful. Both orders were completed quickly and professionally and the quality can’t be beat. We plan to purchase another Marauder sometime soon. Thanks, Lauren!
Sam K: The voyager is a game changer, the versatility is amazing. This is also the best quality lead I have ever used. The support/care from Lauren is the cherry on top. Will always recommend Collie & Corso. 10 paws up from Bowie as well!
Rachel M: I loved my experience working with Lauren and I love our hands-free long line even more! I definitely think we’ll be ordering some more lengths, I love the products and their functionality. Thank you so, so much!
Kaitlyn E B: I love that I can take my dog out & play in an open area safely! The hands free option is great as well, especially with two dogs! I use the long line option to let my cat roam the yard too. I’m so happy to have found a durable, easily cleaned leash!
Finn B: These leashes are amazing! I have two leashes from this company. Their marauder and voyager leashes. Both of them are my favorite leashes and my dogs daily leash. Good quality, fantastic service and worth every penny!!
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