Laurie is a dog trainer with over 20 years of professional experience. She has a background in therapy dogs, rally obedience, obedience, scentwork, service dogs, and behavior consultation. She is a licensed Rally judge for World Cynosport Rally, a licensed Rally, Obedience, Scent Detective, and Games judge for C-WAGS (Canine Work And Games), and a licensed Scent Work judge for AKC (American Kennel Club). Laurie is also a Canine Good Citizen evaluator and a Farm Dog Judge for AKC.
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 a variety of training services, including:
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Private sessions:
Most sessions are done virtually through Zoom.
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Group classes:
Classes are offered in person at her training facility in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Puppy training:
House training, sit, down, crate training, not jumping up, etc.
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Teenaged dog training:
Stay, polite leash walking, energy levels, etc.
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Newly adopted dogs:
Training to help them adjust to their new home.
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Dogs with behavior issues:
Separation anxiety, reactivity, frustrated greeter, etc.
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Therapy dogs:
Training to help dogs become certified therapy dogs.
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Dog sports:
Scent, rally, and obedience.
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Pet First Aid and CPR:
A class for humans to learn how to provide emergency care to their pets.
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Out and About:
A class to help dogs learn how to be well-behaved in public.
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Adventure Dogs:
A structured out and about class for dogs and puppies that focuses on parkour skills, Advanced, Urban, and Canine Good Citizen skills, long line handling, Control Unleashed activities, and appropriate out and about manners.
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Mini Classes:
Short classes on specific topics, such as impulse control.
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Agility Foundations I:
A class to help dogs learn the basics of agility.
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On Target!:
A class to teach dogs to target different body parts to different objects.
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Parkour:
A class to teach dogs to work on parkour skills.
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Biothane Leashes:
Laurie sells Biothane leashes.
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Puppy Great Start:
This class is no longer offered.
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Puppy Rising Stars:
A class for puppies up to 24 weeks old.
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Dog Stars:
A class for puppies and dogs of all ages.
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C-WAGS League and Trials:
A league and trials for dogs who are interested in scent work.
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C-WAGS Games:
A class to teach dogs the different Level 1 C-WAGS Games.
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Canine Good Citizen:
A class to prepare dogs for the Canine Good Citizen evaluation.
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Puppy Gym:
A class to help puppies develop their core strength and body awareness.
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Puppy Parties:
Structured parties for puppies to socialize with other puppies and people.
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Canine Musical Freestyle I:
A class to teach dogs the basics of canine musical freestyle.
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Competition Obedience:
A class to help dogs learn the skills they need to compete in obedience.
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Conformation:
A class to help dogs prepare for conformation shows.
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Reactive Dogs (Dogs with “Big Feelings”):
A class to help dogs with reactivity.
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Continuing Education:
A class for dogs who have already learned the basics and want to learn more.
Certifications
Laurie is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Certified Behavior Consultant — Canine (CBCC-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers, a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI), and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She is also a Level 1 TAGteacher.
Specializations
Laurie specializes in separation anxiety and its related issues, dogs with big feelings (sometimes called “reactivity” or “frustrated greeter”), therapy dogs, and dog sports (specifically scent, rally, and obedience).
Training Methods
Laurie uses positive reinforcement training methods.
