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Laurie started her adventures in dog sports 25 years ago with her black lab mix, Fletcher. Since then she’s never looked back, competing in agility, obedience, rally, dock diving, and shed antler hunting, and training in tracking, kick sledding, bike joring, tricks and nose work. Laurie has achieved many titles and been on the podium multiple times in both Canada and the US with her dogs, and has been teaching agility for more than ten years.

Laurie became a certified instructor under the OneMind Dogs system in 2017 but works with students in whichever handling and training system they’re using. She believes that no matter what task her and her students’ dogs tackle, the foundation of a great working relationship comes through clarity, consistency and connection.

Laurie has worked with breeds ranging from Chihuahuas and Laphunds to Irish Setters; from dogs who need motivation and confidence, to dogs who are so aroused they can’t think, and every dog in between. She believes in a relationship-based approach to dog training and supporting her students in developing an optimal mental state at both ends of the leash to achieve success on course.

Laurie lives in the Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada with her husband Dallas, Border Collie Tweak, Black Lab Buck, and the coolest kitten at school, Nacho Cat.