About Raising Angels
Hi, I'm Laura!
I'm a certified, insured force-free dog trainer based in Mooresville, NC — and helping dogs and their families understand each other is genuinely the work I was meant to do.
For over 10 years I've been working with dogs and their people across the Lake Norman area, building calmer homes, stronger bonds, and more confident dogs — one family at a time.
I started Raising Angels because I believe every dog deserves to be taught with kindness, patience, and respect. Not fear. Not pain. Never intimidation.
Whether you have a new puppy, a rescue with baggage, or a dog whose behavior has you at your wit's end — I'm here to help you find a way forward together.
Experience That Goes Beyond Commands
Ten years of working with dogs has taught me one thing above everything else — behavior is always communication. When a dog pulls, reacts, barks, or shuts down, they're telling you something. My job is to help you understand what that is and respond in a way that actually helps.
I've worked with dogs of every breed, size, age, and temperament — from 8-week-old puppies taking their first steps into the world, to adult dogs with deep-rooted fears and complex behavior histories. Every single one of them was capable of progress with the right approach.
Certified, Insured & Committed to Continuing Education
Certification isn't just a credential — it's a commitment to doing this work responsibly.
As a certified professional, every training approach I use is grounded in modern behavioral science and humane, ethical practices.
I'm fully insured and actively involved in professional organizations that hold force-free trainers to the highest standards of care and accountability.
Every Dog Is Welcome Here
I've worked with tiny terriers and giant Great Danes. Shy rescues and overstimulated adolescents. Puppies who bite everything and senior dogs everyone said were too old to change.
No breed is too difficult. No history is too complicated. No dog is too far gone.
If your dog needs help — regardless of age, breed, or what you've already tried — there's a path forward. Let's find it together.
Training That Fits Your Life — Not the Other Way Around
No two dogs are the same, and no two families are either. Every training plan starts with a free 1-hour consultation where we talk about your dog's history, your goals, and what daily life actually looks like in your home.
From there, everything is built around your specific situation — your schedule, your environment, your dog's personality. Because a plan that doesn't fit your real life won't work in the long run.
Force-Free Training Methods
Force-free isn't just a method — it's a philosophy. It means I will never use a shock collar, prong collar, choke chain, or any tool that works through pain or fear. Full stop. Not sometimes. Not as a last resort. Never.
Never using shock collars, prong collars, or aversive tools, the focus remains on helping your dog learn with confidence and comfort. Reward-based methods are always used to support lasting change without fear.
The goal is simple — to support calmer behavior, clearer communication, and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
You're Not Just the Handler — You're Part of the Team
Dog training only works if it works for you too. Every session is designed with your daily life in mind, and you'll leave each one with clear, practical guidance you can apply immediately.
Because the most important training happens between our sessions — in the quiet moments, the daily walks, the routines you build together. I'll make sure you feel confident and supported every step of the way.
Commitment
Dog behavior science doesn't stand still — and neither does Laura. Staying current with the latest research, methods, and professional standards isn't optional. It's what responsible, ethical training requires.
Through ongoing education and active involvement in the force-free training community, every approach used at Raising Angels reflects what actually works — not what's always been done.
Because every family that walks through the door deserves a trainer who is genuinely at the top of their craft.
Raising Angels Force-Free Dog Training exists to help create calmer homes, stronger bonds, and more confident dogs — one relationship at a time.
Why This Work Matters
Helping dogs feel safe, understood, and confident is what inspired the creation of Raising Angels Force Free Dog Training.
Training is not about control — it’s about communication.
The goal is always to help dogs and their families build stronger, more trusting relationships through kind, supportive learning.