Shelter Behavior Online Courses

Educational Content for Behavior Consultants & Shelter Teams

Available Courses

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Shelter Dog Playgroups 101
$99.95
One time

The ultimate quick course to get your shelter's playgroups off the ground, or enhance the structure and logistics of the playgroups your team is already running! This course contains almost two hours of content, including playgroup videos, and templates for your shelter to utilize starting today!


✓ Over 90 minutes of tutorial content directly from Laurie
✓ Videos analyzing and assessing dog behavior
✓ Mixing and matching play styles into group
✓ Playgroup data tracking spreadsheet and incident report
✓ How to break up a dog fight safely
Lives w/ Laurie
Free

Free access to all Lives with Laurie from the More Adoptions; Less Burnout Facebook group!

Breaking Barriers: Pairing Families with Our Furry Friends
$49.95
One time

This hour-long webinar addresses crucial topics regarding the adoption of sheltered dogs into homes with children under 12. Three month subscription allows you to replay for all of your staff and volunteers conducting adoption counseling.


✓ Data-driven research on potential risks
✓ Solutions to increase adoptions and reduce relinquishment
✓ Strategies for effective adoption counseling
✓ Typical child behaviors that may pose risks with dogs
✓ Additional Resources & Included Handout

Framework of Shelter Dog Needs: a Lunch & Learn Series
$74.95
One time

Let's move beyond the 5 Domains! This webinar series introduces the Framework of Dog Needs for shelter settings, an adaptation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs into a Framework of Dogs’ Needs by Animal Welfare Researchers. The welcome video and Lessons 1, 2, & 3 are available immediately, while Lessons 4&5 will be released over the next 3 months, giving you time to practice application between lessons.

Pathway Playgroups Online Mentorship - Winter 2026
$449.95
One time
$149.99
For 3 months

Dates: Video Release Dates: Fridays' February 20, 27, March 6, 13 Group Mentorship Sessions: Thursday's February 26, March 5, 12, 19 (Group 1 @ 4 p.m., Group 2 @ 5 p.m.) This mentorship provides a guided learning experience focused on running structured, low-stress playgroups and integrating them into your shelter's operations.