Dog Training Laurie’s Way

Laurie offers personalized, in-home training sessions tailored to each dog’s specific behavior issues. Sessions are conducted at the client’s location — home, yard, walks, vet visits, or other environments where problems occur. Training begins with a free phone consultation, followed by one-on-one sessions that may be scheduled weekly or as needed. Programs are designed to produce rapid results, often resolving severe issues in just a few visits. Ongoing support is available to reinforce progress and address new challenges.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free phone consultation to discuss customized packages and rates.

Laurie Yakish is a certified dog trainer based in Colorado Springs who provides personalized, in-home dog training services throughout the Pikes Peak region. She specializes in behavior modification for issues like aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, chewing, barking, fearfulness, and resource guarding. Laurie uses a balanced approach combining rewards and mild corrections, including the use of a rolled-up towel (“bonker”) to create quick, meaningful changes in dog behavior. She trains clients wherever the problem occurs — at home, on walks, at the vet, in the car, or even at Grandma’s house. Laurie has over 20 years of hands-on experience, including mentorship under Gary Wilkes, a pioneer in clicker training, and has successfully transformed severely behaviorally challenged dogs, including deaf and reactive cases. She also supports families with autistic children through dog training as a communication tool and works with local foundations to train service dogs for seizure alert and response. Her approach prioritizes reducing dog stress quickly and building lasting, safe behaviors.

Laurie offers free initial phone consultations and works exclusively in-home, eliminating the need for dogs to adapt to unfamiliar environments. She trains puppies, adolescents, adults, and senior dogs, with a focus on real-world application and owner education to ensure long-term success.

Laurie is certified by the Animal Behavior College, Clicker Training Expo, and John Rogerson Dog Aggression Seminar, and is a former associate-certified behaviorist with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is frequently recommended by local veterinarians and animal welfare organizations including the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation and Harley’s Hope Foundation.

Accomplishments

Laurie Yakish is certified through the Animal Behavior College, Clicker Training Expo, and John Rogerson Dog Aggression Seminar. She was an associate-certified behaviorist with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She received mentorship from Gary Wilkes, a pioneer in clicker training, and has successfully rehabilitated extreme behavior cases such as a deaf, reactive cattle dog who lived to 14.5 years. She regularly collaborates with the Chelsea Hutchison Foundation and Harley’s Hope Foundation to train service and behavior-modified dogs. Her Sirius Kids’ Connection program helped families with autistic children use dog training to improve communication.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free phone consultation to discuss the dog’s behavior issues and determine the best training plan. After the consultation, in-home sessions are scheduled at the client’s preferred location within the Pikes Peak region.