Book a Get Unstuck Call with Laurie Lawless, CDBC, CBCC-KA
Talk to Laurie 1-on-1 About Your Shelter's Challenges — She Gets It
Every shelter hits a wall sometimes: a behavior case that's stumping your team, a playgroup program that's not working the way it should, or a system that just isn't holding up under real shelter conditions. The Get Unstuck Call is a focused, 60-minute Zoom troubleshooting session designed to help you find clarity and momentum again — fast.
This isn't a sales pitch or a generic consultation. It's dedicated time with someone who has spent nearly two decades inside shelters, working through the exact kinds of problems you're facing right now.
What Is a Get Unstuck Call?
The Get Unstuck Call is a 60-minute, one-on-one Zoom troubleshooting session with Laurie Lawless, CDBC, built for shelter staff and leadership who need quick, targeted support — not a long-term engagement. It's ideal when you need a second set of eyes, a fresh perspective, or an expert to help you find the root cause of a problem your team hasn't been able to solve on its own.
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60 minutes of focused, one-on-one time with Laurie
WHAT’S INCLUDED
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Support for behavior challenges, playgroup structure, or operational systems
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Root-cause problem-solving — not just surface-level fixes
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Clear, actionable next steps you can implement right away
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Practical tools grounded in real shelter operations
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Renewed confidence and a clear path forward
Bring your shelter's toughest challenge —
leave with a clear plan.
WHO THIS IS FOR
For Shelter Professionals With a Problem
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Shelter staff working through a specific behavior case
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Shelter leadership looking for an outside perspective on a system or workflow
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Playgroup coordinators trying to fix a program that isn't working
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Anyone who needs expert input now, not weeks from now
Bring your shelter's toughest challenge —
leave with a clear plan.
How It Works
STEP 1
Book your call.
Choose a time that works for your team.
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Come with your challenge.
There's no need to prepare a formal presentation — just bring what's going on.
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Work through it together.
Laurie will help identify the root cause and build a plan.
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Leave with next steps.
You'll walk away with clear, practical actions your team can start using immediately.
Bring your shelter's toughest challenge —
leave with a clear plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Get Unstuck Call is a 60-minute, one-on-one Zoom troubleshooting session with Laurie Lawless, CDBC, focused on solving a specific shelter behavior, playgroup, or operational challenge.
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The Get Unstuck Call is $195 for a 60-minute session.
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Yes. The Get Unstuck Call is Laurie Lawless's version of a one-on-one shelter behavior consulting call — a focused troubleshooting session for shelters that need quick, targeted expert input rather than an ongoing engagement.
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Common topics include behavior case consults, playgroup structure and troubleshooting, pathway planning, staff training challenges, and general shelter operations questions.
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No formal preparation is required.
However, if you have material relevant to the content of the call, such as behavior memos, videos, metrics, sop’s, or project outlines, please email them to Laurie at least 48 hours ahead of your call.
If you have no materials, come ready to describe the challenge you're facing — Laurie will guide the conversation from there.
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Yes. The Get Unstuck Call is a single, focused session for a specific question or challenge. For ongoing, hands-on support, see Laurie's on-site and remote consulting services.
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No, Laurie is no longer accepting private training clients. Her current offerings focus on shelters, including shelter consulting services, the 4-week Online Shelter Playgroup Mentorship, and SBI Online — an on-demand library of training videos, live webinars, and past webinar replays.
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Shelter Behavior Integrations helps municipal and nonprofit animal shelters integrate behavior support into everyday operations rather than treating it as a separate department. Services include on-site consulting, leadership coaching, playgroup program development, and staff and volunteer training.
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Laurie Lawless, CDBC, CBCC-KA, is the founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations (SBI), a consulting practice that helps animal shelters build sustainable, behavior-driven programs. She has nearly two decades of experience in canine behavior, shelter operations, and animal welfare leadership across North America.
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CDBC stands for Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a credential awarded by the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). It recognizes advanced knowledge in assessing and addressing dog behavior problems, including aggression and anxiety-related cases.
CBCC-KA stands for Certified Behavior Canine Consultant - Knowledge Assessed, a credential awarded by the Certification of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). It recognizes advanced knowledge in applied behavior analysis, canine husbandry and social development, assessing and addressing dog behavior problems, including aggression and anxiety-related cases.