About the Trainer
Lauren Coates KPA CTP, CPDT-KA
Lauren is a certified professional dog trainer, with certifications through Karen Pryor Academy and through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. She is a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, as well as a professional member of the Alliance of Modern Pet Professionals of Pittsburgh. Lauren has been working with dogs for the majority of her life in many different ways including shelter work, dog sitting, agility, and training. She has a passion for dogs and a passion for helping owners find simple and humane solutions for their dogs.
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Lauren puts a lot of emphasis on continued education and strives to continually educate herself on the latest studies and research being done on dog training methodology and canine behavior. She regularly attends various seminars, webinars, conferences, and online classes to ensure that her methods stay up-to-date so she can continue offering quality training services.
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Lauren shares her life with two dogs: Charlie and Everest. Lauren loves to spend quality time with her dogs through training, hiking, and going on long walks. Meet the crew below!
