Laura Hudson

CPDT-KA

Owner & Certified Trainer

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It is such a privilege to continue to love and care for my client’s beautiful dogs and pets for more than 9 years alongside my dedicated, supportive and experienced team members.

Beginning my journey as a dog walker has afforded me the opportunity to gain valuable experience learning from well over 250 client dogs, all with varying needs.

I am an entrepreneur at heart and have a previous background in accounting, human resources and admin support.

Learning to understand animal behavior has always been my passion as well as educating my team through seminars, workshops and by observing and working with other science minded professionals.

I have earned my CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed) with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) in 2023.

A current apprenticeship student starting in fall 2021 through Dogma Academy in Calgary, Alberta, and since completed the Dogma Canine Health & First Aid, DCP (Dogma Canine Professional) and DDT (Dogma Dog Trainer). Completing the DCBC (Dogma Certified Behavior Consultant) which provides further theory and mentorship on various case studies with all types of complex behaviors in May 2024.

I am proud to be a professional member and board committee volunteer with the Canadian Association of Professional Dog Trainers (CAPDT).

Strive to consistently offer our clients safe, inclusive, judgement-free coaching with humane reward based training. We teach you how to effectively communicate with your best friend.

Privileged to contribute monthly dog training tips for the wonderful, Megan’s Rescue Efforts Society in Calgary, Alberta, in their monthly newsletter.

I enjoy spending my days assisting my team to continually assess and address the training needs of our pack. I work together with our clients by offering private coaching; classes; day school, and day training to create life long success in their everyday life.

Check out our blog The Woofington Post. I will be adding helpful new posts for our clients to check out, highlighting our favorite tips and tricks to have fun with their dogs and create success.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Areas of Interest & Expertise

  • all things early puppy development including proper active socialization through all stages

  • teaching dogs and clients the value of reliable offered & name attention

  • 9+ years experience with loose leash walking, the proper use of equipment and what works

  • using critical thinking and foundational training to solve common behavior problems

  • tools to help you and your dog’s basic neighborhood reactivity

  • teaching your dog a solid auto watch helping them to ignore other dogs while outdoors

  • setting up successful introductions for your dog to meet other dogs off and on leash

  • handling skills that help your dog feel in control and comfortable with all types of touches

  • supporting you and teaching your dog to adjust to alone and kennel time

  • creating cooperative medical care routines that help your dog to participate consensually