"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

"Having Laurie come to Wayside Waifs was absolutely worth the investment for the growth of our Playgroup Program and our team! Laurie observed our team in action, made recommendations for how we could best formalize playgroups utilizing the physical and human resources available to us, and provided hands-on learning for the staff and volunteers...Being able to run almost daily playgroups has resulted in a decrease in noise in the kennel areas and generally more relaxed dogs."

Alison Reader, CAWA

Vice President of Animal Welfare
& Operations, Wayside Waifs 2024

“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

"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.

"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

“Working with Laurie Lawless has been an incredibly valuable experience for the NiSHA team. Her guidance has helped our staff develop a deeper understanding of dog behavior and handling within a shelter environment. Through her training, our team has gained practical tools, new skills, and the confidence to better support the individual needs of each dog in our care. This knowledge not only strengthens our staff but also enhances the lives and well-being of the animals who come through our shelter doors."

Allison Levy

Programs Manager Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals

“Every time Laurie visits it continues to build on the skills the team learned previously and boosts their confidence in handling as they feel more empowered having tools and ideas to try and implement. She has helped build staff confidence around introducing dogs with an unknown history or a history of reactivity towards other dogs. The team is now more likely to try and problem solve and find creative ways to manage challenging dogs in our shelter environment.”

Amanda Tattersall-Craft  

Animal Care Manager, Seattle Animal Shelter