Dothan, AL
Laurie A. Tuttle
Laurie Tuttle has been around animals her whole life. She grew up on a farm with a variety of animals, including Dobermans. Her mother trained her Dobermans for obedience competitions, and Laurie remembers being fascinated by the dogs' ability to perform commands in unison. She later participated in 4-H dog training, where she trained a stubborn Doberman named Trekkie. In her early 20s, she fell in love with Miniature Pinschers and rediscovered her passion for training. Her first Pittie mix, a dog with many behavioral issues, became her greatest teacher. She has been training and showing dogs in Conformation, Obedience, Rally, and Agility for over 15 years. She worked as a vet tech, offering behavior consults and training, and was a trainer at a large pet store for five years. In 2015, she started her own home business, offering group classes and in-home training. In 2020, she moved her business to Dothan, AL.
Training Philosophy
Laurie believes that dog training starts with the human end of the leash. She emphasizes teaching people to understand how dogs think and communicate. She uses force-free and fear-free methods, believing that pain, force, fear, pinch, and shock are unnecessary and can cause trauma. She focuses on building a positive relationship between the dog and owner.
Services
- In-Home Private Training: One-on-one training sessions in the client's home. She travels within a 19-mile radius of Dothan, AL.
- Online Private Training: Sessions conducted through Google Meet for clients located anywhere in the United States.
- Group Classes: Offered at Lucky Dog Training Academy in Cowarts, Alabama. Classes include PuppyBeginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
- Behavior Consultations: Laurie can help with a variety of behavioral issues, including basic manners, jumping, fear, anxiety, dog reactivity, people reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and more.
Certifications
Laurie is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She is also certified by the Council of Certified Professional Dog Trainers.
Specializations
Laurie specializes in behavior training, including addressing fear, anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. She also offers training in basic obedience, puppy training, and dog sports.
Training Methods
Laurie uses force-free and fear-free methods. She focuses on positive reinforcement and building a positive relationship between the dog and owner.
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