Traveling Dog Trainer

Service area: Dallas, TX. An extra mileage charge applies for locations 15 miles or more from the Interstate 30 & 635 (LBJ) intersection.

Traveling Dog Trainer offers several programs tailored to different needs. The “Loose Leash Logic” method is central to all training, focusing on clear communication through tone of voice and body language, aiming for impulse control, patience, and respect.
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**In-Home Services** include individual lessons and packages for single or multiple dogs. Packages cover: Puppy 101 (4 lessons), Basic Training (3 lessons), Intermediate Training (3 lessons), Complete Fundamentals Training (6 lessons), Advanced Training (2 lessons), and Complete Loose Leash Logic Training (8 lessons). They also offer General Manners/Problem Solving, Tricks/Special Tasks/Sports, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Test preparation. A free 30-minute evaluation is included with the purchase of any package or lesson (excluding Puppy Social).
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**Board & Train** programs immerse dogs in Lauren’s home environment in East Dallas, training one dog family at a time. Programs are 3 or 6 weeks long and include follow-up in-home sessions and a Basic Training DVD. They are designed for potty-trained dogs at least six months old, or puppies up to six months old (Puppy 101 and Puppy Complete Fundamentals). These programs are not suitable for dogs with severe anxiety, fear, or aggression issues. Behaviors taught include appropriate chewing, barking, not jumping, calmness in exciting situations, mealtime etiquette, social skills, loose leash walking, sit, stay, come, drop it, leave it, out of a room, stay inside/outside, down, and visitor etiquette.
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The **Legacy Dogs** program is a puppy program where Lauren personally selects and trains small to medium-sized hypoallergenic pure-bred puppies from breeders. Puppies stay with Lauren from the time they leave their breeder until they complete their training (typically 5-8 months old). They are fully potty trained, crate trained, groomed, socialized, and learn manners and obedience. Owners are encouraged to meet with their puppy during its stay to practice obedience and bond. Legacy Dogs go to their forever homes intact, with pedigrees, necessary vet exams, vaccinations, microchips, and a raw diet education if desired.

Pricing Summary

In-home services are priced per lesson, with discounts for purchasing multiple lessons. Single dog lessons are $100 each, $95 each for 2-5 lessons, and $90 each for 6+ lessons. Multiple dog lessons (for 2 dogs) are $145 each, $140 each for 2-5 lessons, and $135 each for 6+ lessons, with an additional per-dog fee for more than two dogs. An extra $60 fee applies for expedited Tuesday night service.
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Board & Train programs include: Basic Board & Train for $4250 (3 weeks), Puppy 101 Board & Train for $4450 (3 weeks), Complete Fundamentals Board & Train for $7990 (6 weeks), and Puppy Complete Fundamentals Board & Train for $8190 (6 weeks). Member Special Boarding for dogs who completed Basic Training is $60 per dog per day, plus a $50 pick up/drop off fee per stay.
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Legacy Dog programs range from $6000 for Basic Training, $8000 for Complete Fundamentals, to $10000 for Complete Loose Leash Logic graduates. Full payment for multiple-lesson programs is due at the first meeting. Half of the first lesson price is due when scheduled as a booking credit, which is refunded if cancelled at least two hours prior. An additional $85 per lesson applies if an assistant is needed for aggressive dogs (40lbs or more who have bitten a person).

Policies

For in-home lessons, half of the first lesson price is due when scheduled as a booking credit. This credit is refunded if the lesson is cancelled at least two hours before the scheduled time.
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For aggressive dogs (40lbs or more who have bitten a person), Lauren will bring an assistant for safety, incurring an additional $85 per lesson. If a dog is aggressive with other resident dogs but only one needs attention, additional time may be needed and charged per half hour.

Traveling Dog Trainer is a dog training business led by Lauren, who has a natural ability to communicate with dogs and has been professionally training since 2005. She developed her own training method called Loose Leash Logic, which focuses on communicating with dogs in a language they naturally understand, emphasizing their pack animal instincts. This method involves no physical punishment, relying instead on patient guidance, positive attitude, tone of voice, and body language to teach impulse control, patience, and respect.
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The business offers various services including in-home training, board & train programs, and a unique “Legacy Dogs” puppy program. Lauren’s preference is always for in-home training to achieve the best, longest-lasting results, but she also offers in-home board & train at her own home for one family’s dog(s) at a time, catering to those with little time or physical limitations. She also provides boarding for dogs who have completed at least her Basic Training.
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Lauren’s home in East Dallas features a large backyard with a menagerie of animals, including her own dogs, turkeys, chickens, sheep, and goats, providing a rich environment for dogs in her care. She is experienced with a wide range of breeds and sizes, from a 1.5lb Yorkie to a 180lb Great Dane, and has trained hundreds of dogs from over 149 breeds. She also raw feeds her own dogs and can accommodate special diets or transition dogs to a raw diet during their stay.

Accomplishments

Lauren, The Traveling Dog Trainer, has been a professional dog trainer and behaviorist since 2005. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a BS in Wildlife & Fisheries Sciences, which provided her with a scientific understanding of behavior and learning. She has professionally trained hundreds of dogs from over 149 breeds, ranging from a 1.5lb Yorkie to a 180lb Great Dane.
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Lauren developed her own training method, Loose Leash Logic, based on her extensive experience and studies. Her personal dogs, Charlie (a mutt) and Jacob (an American Pit Bull Terrier), had working vocabularies of over 225 words, performed in dock diving, cart pulling, and agility. Charlie earned his certification by the Delta Society as a Therapy Dog in 2004 and starred in two productions of Annie. Lauren and her dogs traveled the country, attending Major League Baseball games and other dog-friendly events, enjoying significant freedom due to their reliable obedience.

How to Get Started!

To schedule training with Lauren, clients should call or text her assistant at 972-364-7910. Lauren is available for training consultations by phone and email, but her assistant handles all scheduling concerns. New customers receive a free 30-minute evaluation with the purchase of any package or lesson (excluding Puppy Social).