Live’s with Laurie

Join Laurie Lawless, founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a practical, back-to-basics conversation about why playgroups fail in some shelters and how to set them up for success.

Join Laurie Lawless, founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a practical conversation about how communication systems (or the lack of them) shape daily care, behavior outcomes, and team morale.

Laurie shared her recent experience responding to an emergency sheltering situation involving 8 under-socialized German Shepherds found in a dangerous living condition, and needing to triage and on-the-fly set up a temporary shelter. This is a highly informational episode, filled with real life anecdotes and experience.

Join Laurie Lawless, founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a live conversation exploring how shelters across the country are designing and improving post-adoption support programs and what the data tells us about where our focus should be next.

Laurie discussed the implementation of the Fear Free Shelters program in animal shelters, emphasizing its use for tracking behavioral data through FAS.

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.

Shelter stress isn’t just about noise and overcrowding, it’s a complex, layered challenge that affects everything from behavior to adoptability.

Join Laurie Lawless, founder of Shelter Behavior Integrations, for a live discussion on how stress shows up for animals in shelters and what we can actually do about it.

In this live session, I’ll walk through what actually works when it comes to onboarding, training, and building a culture volunteers want to be part of.

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.

Budgeting may not be why you got into animal welfare… but it can be the key to reducing burnout, improving outcomes, and creating sustainable shelter systems that actually work for your team.

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 adoption discounts a lifesaver or a slippery slope? Join Laurie for a thought-provoking discussion exploring the pros and cons of offering discounts on animals in shelters.

Discover effective strategies to involve your volunteers in the critical work of behavior operations, turning them into key contributors to your shelter’s success.