Boots on the Ground. Solutions in Hand.
Expert Hands-On Training and Program Design for Your Shelter and Staff
Blending On-Site Expertise with Ongoing Remote Guidance
Customized Behavior Programs built around your existing operations, staff capacity, and population needs.
Evidence-Based Training grounded in modern behavior science, LIMA principles, and real-world shelter application.
Hands-On Coaching for Staff & Volunteers that builds confidence, reduces burnout, and improves daily handling skills.
Playgroups With Purpose—structured, safe, and welfare-driven social opportunities designed for sustainable daily use.
Integrated Pathway Systems that streamline intake, assessments, daily rounds, enrichment, and outcome planning.
Shelter-Specific Enrichment Plans for all dogs (and cats if applicable), including high-arousal, shut-down, and long-stay individuals.
Improved Safety & Predictability through consistent handling protocols, defensive handling training, and clear communication systems.
Behavior Documentation That Actually Works—simple, repeatable, and staff-friendly systems to track FAS, pathways, and progress.
Reduced Length of Stay & Increased Adoptability through targeted behavior strategies and stress-reduction techniques.
Better Team Alignment with workflows that improve cross-department communication and reduce operational friction.
Learn from One of the Leading Experts in Shelter Behavior
Laurie Lawless is a nationally recognized expert in shelter dog behavior, with over 15 years of experience in sheltering, behavior consulting, and leadership. Through Shelter Behavior Integrations, she brings sustainable, customized solutions to shelters through integrated frameworks that identify operational challenges, create clear pathways, reduce length of stay, minimize behavioral euthanasia, and increase team confidence and fulfillment.
Every shelter is unique and long lasting and meaningful change requires more than a one-time visit or a static plan. That’s why the SBI approach blends the hands-on value of on-site consulting with the flexibility and consistency of remote support.
Laurie works directly with your team in real time: observing daily operations, offering practical coaching, refining behavior plans, and meeting dogs where they are. She gets a true feel for your shelter's culture, challenges, and strengths and embraces them to create her tailored programs.
Through follow-up remote support she continued to help you maintain momentum, adapt as needed, and build internal confidence and consistency over time.
