✔ Pull on the leash?
✔ Bark or react to other dogs?
✔ Ignore commands at home?
✔ Feel anxious or overwhelmed?
✔ Suffer from separation anxiety?
You’re not alone—and you don’t need harsh tools to fix it.
✔ NO shock collars
✔ NO prong collars
✔ NO intimidation
Just science-based training that helps your dog feel safe, confident, and ready to learn.
I understand that every dog is unique and requires individualized training. That's why I offer customized training programs that are tailored to meet your dog's specific needs and goals.
I have extensive experience addressing behavioral challenges such as aggression, anxiety, and fear. By regulating and calming the nervous system, dogs are better able to focus, learn, and work through the root causes of behavior. I work closely with you to create a personalized plan that supports meaningful, lasting progress.
Consistency and routine create the foundation for lasting change. Practicing the same positive reinforcement techniques helps dogs learn more quickly, feel secure, and build confidence — all through rewards like praise, toys, and treats, never shock collars or aversive methods.
Personalized sessions tailored to your dog’s unique needs, delivered in your home where your dog feels safe, relaxed, and most comfortable learning.
Start your puppy off with confidence-building skills that last a lifetime. Puppies learn essential commands like sit, stay, and come using positive reinforcement.
Address challenges like leash pulling, reactivity, and manners for dogs of all sizes. The focus is on addressing the root of behavior to create lasting change and guide dogs from chaos to calm.
Address the “why” behind challenging behaviors. Training focuses on calming reactions, building confidence, and shaping new responses through positive, reward-based techniques.
Reshape emotional responses and encourage calm behavior around the things that overwhelm them. Training supports calmer reactions and builds confidence through supported exposure to triggers.
Structured dog training techniques guide your dog to walk calmly at your side. Gentle cues, reward-based reinforcement, and clear communication reshapes habits, improve focus, and support positive exposure to new environments.
Hi, I’m Laura — and helping dogs and their people understand each other is at the heart of Raising Angels Force-Free Dog Training.
With over 10 years of experience, training focuses on creating a safe, positive learning environment where dogs feel encouraged and supported. Using reward-based, force-free methods, the goal is to build confidence while strengthening the bond between dogs and their families.
Whether support is needed for everyday manners, behavior challenges, or puppy foundations, guidance is here every step of the way. Training should never feel stressful or intimidating — it should feel clear, encouraging, and even fun for both dogs and their humans.
Start with a free consultation and take the first step toward a calmer, more connected life with your dog.
Certification represents a commitment to providing knowledgeable, compassionate guidance for dogs and their families. Every training plan is grounded in positive reinforcement and modern behavioral science to support emotional well-being while encouraging lasting, meaningful progress.
Active involvement in respected professional organizations ensures that every program reflects the highest standards of force-free, ethical dog training. Ongoing collaboration within the professional community strengthens accountability, integrity, and client confidence.
Dog behavior science continues to evolve — and so does this training approach. By regularly learning from leading professionals in the field, each approach is rooted in modern, science-based practices that support both emotional well-being and meaningful behavior change.
True training goes beyond obedience. By understanding canine psychology and the nervous system, each program supports resilience, confidence, and balanced behavior — creating sustainable change for both dogs and their families.