FirstBark
Training a Service Dog is no easy or cheap task, but Lauren makes it possible. About a year ago, I wanted to start training my dog as a Psychiatric Service Dog, but all the options in the market were crazy expensive, and after doing a couple of orientations, I would always leave …Read full reviewClose full review
Training a Service Dog is no easy or cheap task, but Lauren makes it possible. About a year ago, I wanted to start training my dog as a Psychiatric Service Dog, but all the options in the market were crazy expensive, and after doing a couple of orientations, I would always leave with more questions than answers and feeling like I was not going to be able to do it or afford it. My first meeting with Lauren was when she sat down with me for a whole hour and answered all my questions and worries without making me feel judged or uncomfortable. I felt confident and knew I was in a safe space to start my service dog training with her. Her classes were always detail-oriented; she made sure to check in on how I was doing, address any concerns, and determine what was working and what wasn’t. She also went above and beyond to provide me with tips and corrections for my very energetic, teenage field golden retriever. As we progressed in class, not only was I seeing results with my dog during public access and task training, but my confidence was growing every day. Currently, my dog has been amazing at alerting me for behavior interruption, and the deep pressure task has made a huge impact on my mental health journey. If you are looking for a trainer who is an expert in her field, understands your unique journey, and goes above and beyond, you should join Lauren’s training classes. Furthermore, her prices are affordable, and you receive the best training services on the market. ( and you know you have great training when people tell you “ I didn’t even know there was a service dog in there”)