Live’s with Laurie

The holidays can be a special and challenging time for shelter teams and volunteers. Join Laurie Lawless of Shelter Behavior Integrations for a live discussion on how to keep volunteer energy high, enrichment programs thriving, and shelter routines steady during the busiest season of the year.

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.

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.

Join Laurie Lawless, founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a supportive, real-world conversation about what resilient dog training actually looks like in today’s shelter environment.

If you’re managing a packed schedule, an overworked team, or a behavior program that keeps stalling out, this session will offer do-able strategies that help both dogs and people succeed

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.

Join Laurie Lawless, CDBC, CPDT-KA and Jessica Wheatcraft, CDBC for a candid, supportive conversation about what reactivity actually is (and isn’t), why it shows up so often in shelter environments, and how we can approach it with more clarity and compassion.

A better adoption process starts with asking the right questions....and no, we’re not just talking about the adopters.

This session is the first in our series, Leia's Story, designed to provide an in-depth look at her journey from intake to adoption.

Is your shelter ready to handle the unexpected? Join Laurie Lawless for a practical and informative webinar designed to help you prepare for and manage critical incidents like bites, fights, and other shelter safety challenges.

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.

Are you looking to refine your adoption counseling skills and feel more confident discussing behavioral topics with potential adopters? Join Laurie for Tips for Adoption Counseling, where she’ll dive into:

Occasionally, the dogs we are working with on shelters won't eat, foiling what we thought would be a great B-Mod session. Trust me, I've been there.

How do we work around this in a shelter environment? Let's talk about the why's, the how's, and the what can be done's in this weeks Facebook Live!

Are you struggling with introducing your shelter's furry friends to new canine pals? Discover the best techniques and tips to ensure smooth and stress-free dog-to-dog introductions.

Transports can be stressful, not just for the animals but for you as well. Join us for a straightforward and informative Facebook Live webinar, “Reducing Stress on Animal Transports.”

Join Laurie as she discusses why it’s critical to ask the right questions at the time of intake to set the dog up for success in the shelter.

Join Laurie Lawless as she covers all things Post-Adoption Support for dogs in your shelter.