The Canine Cooperative, LLC

The Canine Cooperative offers a 6-week day training program with one session per week at their facility in Moncks Corner, SC. Programs include Basic Manners, Recall Training, Cooperative Care, Confidence Building, and Behavior Modification for issues like reactivity, anxiety, and jumping. Each program is personalized, uses positive reinforcement, and includes home guidance. Training incorporates games, scent work, puzzle play, and consent-based techniques. Free phone/text support is provided for ongoing issues.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are invited to claim a free Transformation Session to discuss customized packages. Day training consists of one session per week for six weeks at their facility.

Policies

No specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated on the website.

The Canine Cooperative, LLC is a dog training business founded by Laurie, a retired certified nurse-midwife turned professional dog trainer, who specializes in positive reinforcement, force-free, and fear-free training methods. Laurie is a Karen Pryor Academy graduate and holds certification as a Service Dog Coach, combining her nursing background with her passion for dogs to help guardians build trusting, respectful partnerships with their pets. They offer day training sessions at their facility in Moncks Corner, SC, focusing on foundational manners, recall, cooperative care, confidence building, and behavior modification for issues like leash reactivity, anxiety, jumping, and barking. Their approach emphasizes relationship-centered communication, consent-based training, and science-backed techniques aligned with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. They also provide enrichment games, mental stimulation activities, and free follow-up phone/text support. All training uses rewards, games, and structured play—never punishment, e-collars, or aversive tools.

They serve dog owners in Moncks Corner and surrounding areas, offering personalized training plans tailored to each dog’s unique temperament and needs. Their services include support for service dog preparation, helping dogs become reliable partners for individuals with disabilities. The business also provides free enrichment toys and treat starter packs to help families continue training at home.

The Canine Cooperative offers a free Transformation Session to new clients, encouraging them to begin their training journey with no obligation. Their blog provides educational content on dog enrichment, behavior, and training expectations, reinforcing their commitment to compassionate, evidence-based practices.

Accomplishments

Laurie is a Karen Pryor Academy graduate (KPA-CTP), completed master’s coursework in aggressive dog behavior, and is certified as a Service Dog Coach. She applies science-based methods aligned with the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists and avoids all aversive training techniques. Her transition from nursing to dog training was inspired by successfully resolving her own dog’s leash reactivity using positive reinforcement.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can claim a free Transformation Session to begin their training journey. This initial session allows them to discuss their dog’s needs and develop a personalized plan with Laurie.