Live’s with Laurie
More Adoptions. Less Burnout.
More Adoptions. Less Burnout.
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.
In this Lawless Live session, Laurie opened the conversation on one of the toughest topics in animal welfare—ethical decision-making in shelters.
She explored real-world case studies to illustrate how shelters balance compassion, safety, and practicality when deciding how to allocate limited resources.
The discussion dove into the gray areas of shelter ethics—how decisions about one animal can ripple through the organization, impacting staff morale, public trust, and the care of others.
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.
Introducing dogs to each other in a shelter environment can feel unpredictable or downright overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be. Join Laurie Lawless, founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a compassionate, practical discussion on dog-to-dog introductions in shelters.
If you’re dealing with long-stay dogs, limited space, or a stressed-out team, Laurie will walk you through what really works to set dogs (and your staff!) up for success.
In this live session, I’ll walk through how to document what you see in a way that supports behavior plans, adoption matches, and decision-making. Whether you're jotting quick kennel notes or writing formal reports, this session will help you capture what matters without overcomplicating it.
In this session, we'll dive into:
- The impact of trauma on animal behavior and care.
- How latent learning plays a role in recovery and trust-building.
- Strategies to support animals transitioning from malnourished to healthy.
