About Me

I'm Laurie Elseroad, Dip. ABST, and I love animals. I love them so much that I live with 10 of them. Yes, you read that right. 10! Living with so many companion animals, I sought out to learn the principles of animal behavior. I trained under a Doctor in Veterinary Animal Behavior and then towards my own degree, a Diploma in Animal Behavior Sciences and Technologies from the Companion Animal Sciences Institute.

Mission

After years of working at various animal shelters, my hope is to keep companion animals in their homes by helping with basic training or managing problematic behaviors. Happy guardians + happy companion animals = fewer animals in shelters. To that end, I also offer a 'Pay it Forward Program.' You can elect to add on to the fee for your session to pay towards the fee for someone who needs behavioral help, but can't spare the money right now.

Approach

Using an errorless approach with a focus on positive reinforcement, I use the science and technology behind animal behavior to change problematic behaviors or teach the basics, like "sit." I work with you to create a plan that works for you and your companion animal. The training I offer will improve your companion animal's behavior without forcing or traumatizing them.

Credentials

Diplomate w/ Mastery, Animal Behavior Sciences & Technology