More Adoptions; Less Burnout - Let's Go!
My name is Laurie Lawless, a seasoned and experience professional in canine behavior and #shelterlife.
I offer comprehensive, customizable, and totally do-able programs for all animal shelters.
Pathways Framework
Shelter Dog Playgroups
Behavior Programs
Shelter Behavior Audits
Behavior Team Admin & Remote Support
and all sorts of Shelter Problem Solving!
I thrive on tackling projects, advocating for animal welfare, and establishing efficient, impactful, and team-driven systems.
My goal is to provide you with programs and strategies that enhance animal well-being, streamline adoptions, boost staff and volunteer morale, and foster a harmonious, productive team environment.
I'm eager to hear more about you and your shelter!
MY MISSION
To bring innovative and unique professional consulting services to animal shelters, throughout the United States, with the objective of reducing the length of stay for animals, minimizing, behavioral euthanasias, and increasing staff retention.
“Laurie helped me to revolutionize my shelter's intake process, as well as our dog behavior program in totality. With her dynamic, team-based approach, Laurie has a way of inspiring folks who deal with the challenges we see daily with our animals in the shelter population… I would absolutely recommend her services to any animal shelter that is focused on positive change and impactful improvements to their animal's quality of life.”
Christen Trayah
Shelter Director, Humane Society of Chittenden County
Testimonials from Clients & Colleagues
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"Laurie and team did a fantastic job developing and delivering a custom-made program to help us learn how to run play groups and assess dog-to-dog interactions. Looking to ramp up the quality of the care you offer your dogs? I recommend Shelter Behavior Integrations" 110%!
Eudora Watson
Animal Care Manager, Potsdam Humane Society
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“Laurie brings realistic solutions that shelter staff can apply to their day to day work and improve the behavior of the dogs in their care. Laurie is passionate about helping shelter dogs and wants to help you succeed. She was so amazing to work with, we had her come back a second time!”
Lacie Davis
Executive Director of SPCA of Brevard County 2021
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"Laurie is a gifted canine behavior consultant, whose talents have consistently helped us rehabilitate challenging rescued dogs. Each individualized intervention plan is thorough, easily implemented, and yields positive outcomes. Laurie’s expertise and commitment to her client’s success is unparalleled. Her support is essential to our goal of being a best practices rescue."
Michelle Steen Sharp
Texas Coordinator, The Joshua Fund Rescue, Inc.
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"I loved working with Laurie Lawless on the ASPCA’s Behavioral Sciences Team – her deep understanding of canine behavior and her keen observational abilities, along with her incredible training and handling skills, made her a superb Behavior Lead. Also, she’s as good with humans as she is with dogs: a patient teacher, able to gracefully maneuver the emotional vicissitudes of working in high-stress situations. And to top it off, she’s really smart and fun to be with."
Becky Stowe
Owner, Second Act Dog Training
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"Laurie spent a full day at the Hudson Valley Dog Farm, educating our staff on dog-dog introductions, managing dog playgroups, and dog body language. We spent about half the day in the classroom and about half the day hands on with dogs, putting into action our classroom learning, with feedback from Laurie. The information Laurie presented to our staff was invaluable and gave all of us a better sense of understanding and confidence. Laurie strikes a perfect balance between being the expert and having an approachable, nonjudgmental style. I would have her back to the Dog Farm over and over again to keep our skills fresh, and continue to learn from her vast understanding of dogs."
Kara Gilmore
Hudson Valley Dog Farmre
