Live’s with Laurie

In this session, Laurie focused on the importance of behavioral assessments and evaluations to establish meaningful baselines for every dog entering the system.

The discussion also highlighted the power of collaboration between departments and the need for regular rechecks to ensure progress, identify early signs of stress, and continuously improve welfare outcomes.

Laurie shared her personal evolution from a background in journalism to becoming a welfare-driven behavior consultant and educator. What began as a personal journey with her adopted dog, Charlie, grew into a professional mission to redefine how shelters and caregivers understand dog behavior.

Join Laurie Lawless, the founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a thoughtful, practical discussion on how to better understand, assess, and respond to dog bites in a shelter setting.