Pup’n Iron Canine Enrichment Center

Pup ‘N Iron offers training programs based on scientific canine learning and behavior theory. Their classes feature ongoing, open enrollment, allowing participants to jump in when ready. Each class level is offered at least three times per week, and registered participants can attend all three sessions if their schedule permits.

Programs include Flexible Training Program Group Classes, Specialty Classes, Puppy Day School Enrichment Academy, Control Unleashed, and Behavior Consultations. They also provide a Virtual Learning Academy with various virtual classes such as Puppy Classes, Basic Manners Level 1, Control Unleashed for reactive/nervous dogs, Puppy Empowerment, Leash Walking, and Intro to Rally Obedience. Additionally, they offer Mentorships and Rally Obedience Coaching.

Pup ‘N Iron Canine Enrichment Center offers dog training programs based on up-to-date scientific canine learning and behavior theory. They are committed to positive, dog and people friendly relationship-based techniques, focusing on using brains rather than hardware, special tools, or “training collars.”

A unique advantage is their flexible training program where participants can attend class levels multiple times per week (at least 3 times per week) if their schedule allows, with ongoing and open enrollment.

The center is led by Laurie C. Williams, who has over 35 years of professional experience in dog training, behavior modification, and general pet care. She is a certified instructor and judge, dedicated to helping people form strong bonds with their dogs. They also offer Puppy Day School Enrichment Academy and facility rental.

Accomplishments

Laurie C. Williams holds a BA from Norwich University and was an adjunct faculty member at Northern Virginia Community College for 7 years. She is a Fear Free Certified CDTI and one of only 75 Control Unleashed Certified Instructors in the U.S. She was one of the first dog trainers in Virginia to be certified by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) in 2004.

Laurie is an internationally recognized Rally Obedience Judge for the AKC (American Kennel Club), UKC (United Kennel Club), WCRL (World Cynosport Rally Limited), and C-WAGS (Canine Work and Games), and a licensed AKC Canine Good Citizen and Temperament Test Evaluator. She has titled multiple dogs in obedience, rally, conformation, hunt tests, and agility competitions. She served as the former Vice President and board member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Dog Writer’s Association of America.

Her Maltese, Andrew, was the runner-up on CBS’s “Greatest American Dog” in 2008. Laurie is a nationally published writer, with works appearing in _Dog & Handler_, _911_, _Essence_, _Fitness_, _Good Housekeeping APDT Chronicle of the Dog_, and _The Whole Dog Journal_. She regularly attends continuing education seminars with leading dog behavior specialists such as Karen Pryor, Ian Dunbar, Patricia McConnell, and Ray Coppinger, and has been a featured speaker at national and international professional dog training educational conferences.

How to Get Started!

Clients can jump right into classes as they are ongoing and open enrollment. Information about classes and programs is available by clicking the “VISIT TRAINING HERE” link. Flexible Training Orientation Information is also available.