Ahh.. the dreaded introduction. Something I’ve no doubt written countless times in my professional life, but still stumps me every time.

Hey folks, I’m Lauren. And I really, really like dogs. Is that good enough? 😉 No? Ok, a little more perhaps.

My name is Lauren, and I currently share my life with my husband Thomas, a Miniature Pinscher, cute little black Mutt, a cute little red Mutt, a Malinois and a couple of cats.  Click here to learn more about the team! 

I have been working with dogs for the past 10 years, starting off at Animal Control and ended up in boarding kennels/doggy daycare. I have been training professionally for the past 4 years.

I dabble in agility, obedience, and all things dogs really. I am passionate about people getting out and doing more with their dogs and helping make science accessible to the average dog owner. Owning a dog should be an adventure and training your dog should be FUN.

I have a fancy piece of paper from Waikato University titled 'Bachelor in Animal Behaviour and Ecology & Biodiversity' and an Animal Care Certificate. 

Who is Arrow?

Arrow came to me during my time at Animal Control, he was dropped off as a scrawny (but still handsome) year old German Shepherd with a love for life and no basic training. It was love at first sight!

He has been by my side through almost my entire adult and taught me many lessons along the way. As my first dog, I was way in over my head with this great (BIG) fluffy barking pooch. So I had to learn. He helped shape me into the trainer I am today, and as I keep learning, I hope to pass on my knowledge to other owners, so they can build a lasting relationship with their dog, and have a happy, balanced household.    

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