Laurie Schlossnagle
Laurie has over 20 years of professional experience in dog training. She is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Certified Behavior Consultant — Canine (CBCC-KA), a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI), and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She is also a Level 1 TAGteacher.
Laurie's background includes therapy dogs, rally obedience, obedience, scentwork, service dogs, and behavior consultation. She graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy in May 2014 in their Professional Dog Trainer Program, in 2020 from Leslie McDevitt’s Control Unleashed Certified Trainer Program, and in October 2023 from Malena DiMartini’s Separation Anxiety Certified Trainer Certification Course.
Laurie has participated in weekend seminars with Ken Ramirez, Grisha Stewart, Michele Pouliot, Theresa McKeon, Joey Iverson, Hannah Branigan, Dr. Susan Friedman, and Kay Laurence, ClickerExpo in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2023 (3-day educational conferences for positive reinforcement animal trainers from all over the world), the Pet Professional Guild Summit at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in April 2018, and various virtual webinars and conferences. Laurie regularly takes online classes offered by the Karen Pryor Academy, the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, Leslie McDevitt, and Release Canine.
Laurie and her dogs also take local, in-person classes whenever possible — recently Laurie and Blitz have started learning about musical freestyle and tracking, and Laurie and Emme have started learning about tracking.
Training Philosophy
Laurie uses scientifically sound user-friendly methods to help dog owners live the life they want with their dog, side by side.
Services
Laurie offers one-on-one training services, specializing in separation anxiety/distress, reactivity/frustrated greeter, therapy dogs, and competition dog sports. She also offers a variety of group classes, including puppy training, obedience, agility, rally, scent work, Canine Good Citizen, and more. Laurie also offers in-home private sessions and equipment fitting.
Certifications
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Behavior Consultant — Canine (CBCC-KA)
- Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI)
- Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
- Level 1 TAGteacher
Specializations
- Separation anxiety and its related issues
- Dogs with big feelings (sometimes called “reactivity” or “frustrated greeter”)
- Therapy dogs
- Dog sports (specifically scent, rally, and obedience)
- Puppy training
- Teenaged dog training
- Newly adopted dogs
- Dogs with behavior issues
Training Methods
Laurie uses positive reinforcement training methods.
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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.
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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 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.
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