Western Mass Dog Training

About

Laurie Johnson is a certified dog trainer with specialized training in canine behavior, obedience, and behavior modification. She completed a 180-hour in-person Dog Behavior and Obedience program, a year-long behavioral modification certification program with Rhonda Bilodeau and Jessica Gorham, and a 1.5-year internship at Pet Behavior Consulting in Granby, MA. Her passion is helping puppies develop into confident, emotionally balanced dogs who can safely enjoy greater freedom—including off-leash freedom—through good communication and reliable skills. Her approach combines reward-based training with practical management and an emphasis on communication, cooperation, and real-life skills. She works with puppies and dogs throughout Western Massachusetts, with a particular focus on socialization, behavior support, and building a trusting relationship between dogs and their people.