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Hey there, thanks for reaching out regarding training for your pup!

First off, a little about me - I'm a part time trainer, and part time business owner. I have two passions -- design and dogs! I got started with dog training about 8 years ago, when I was at a breaking point with my own difficult-to-manage dogs. With the help of some great mentors, my dogs and I learned how to communicate with each other - and I fell in love with all things dog behavior! I am a volunteer with the behavior department at Austin Pets Alive and I devote most of my free time helping naughty shelter dogs overcome challenging behaviors and become more adoptable and be successful in the home.

I have dedicated much of my personal research on dog cognition, and I love helping people understand their dog's behavior and how to better communicate with them. Many problem behaviors can be quickly eradicated by meeting a dog's needs, instead of just trying to stifle those natural instincts. I use force-free methods, focusing on creating positive associations and choice in learning. I have experience with all kinds of problem behaviors such as leash reactivity, resource guarding, and overarousal in addition to basic obedience for both puppies and adult dogs. 

I take on a limited number of dogs at a time, but occasionally hold group workshops for things like leash reactivity, so please don't hesitate to reach out. I am happy to provide referrals to other positive-reinforcement trainers if we aren't able to work together at this time.


-- PRIVATE TRAINING --
My basic rate is $120 for an initial in-home session with you and your pup, and $85 for follow up sessions for both of you, or just your pup if you'd like me to do the heavy lifting.  Sessions generally last around an hour, with our first session a bit longer so that we can get started with a strong foundation. If this is not in your budget right now, that's okay - we can figure out something that works for both of us, so don't hesitate to reach out! 

-- GROUP SESSIONS --
Basic Obedience and Leash Reactivity group classes are held on an as-needed basis. Please reach out for availability.

READY TO GET STARTED? Please answer the questions below, and I'll get in touch to schedule a time we can talk in more detail or meet up for a session. I can't wait to meet you and your pup!
- Laura



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Your name: *
Email address:
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Your dog's name: *
YOUR GOAL / Are you just looking for help with basic manners/obedience, or do you need help overcoming a problem behavior? (If a problem behavior, please give a brief description and then we can talk about details. I love working with naughty dogs, so no judgements here!)
THE BASICS /  Tell me about your pup! Age, breed (or your best guess), brief history/how long you've been together, etc.
Has your dog had prior formal training? Have you been managing a problem behavior in a specific way? If so, please give more details.
What kinds of things does your dog find most rewardable? Treats, toys, affection? Are they outgoing and love meeting people, or take a bit to warm up to strangers?
Does your dog have any dietary restrictions or physical limitations?
Where are you located? Some behavior challenges will require specific types of locations for sessions, but those can be either in your part of town (in-home, a park down the street from you, etc) or a place convenient to me (east side, central/downtown, mueller.)
What days/times work for you in terms of meeting for a session?
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