Let Your Dog's Nose Lead the Way
Want to ignite your pup's inner detective and unleash their natural instincts while building a bond stronger than ever? Nose Work is the activity where your dog's nose takes center stage, and you get a front-row seat to their incredible talents.
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Through group classes, private coaching, virtual classes, workshops, and events, you'll watch your four-legged friend do what they do best... sniffing!
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Whether you're looking to have fun with your best buddy, help your pooch burn off some extra energy, or work toward competing in trials, I'd love to work with you. Together, we'll discover and celebrate your dog's incredible sense of smell — one sniff at a time.
About Me
Dogs have had me hooked since I was a kid, especially the way they partner with humans on real work. Since 2011, I've turned that obsession into teaching nose work and scent detection, and my dogs are still teaching me something new every week.
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My favorite moments? A shy dog conquering a weird-to-them surface. A team finding a birch hide in a brand-new place. A handler lighting up with pure awe because their dog looks like a total professional on a vehicle search. And a team who has conquered their way through competition, facing many obstacles along the way.
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For nearly a decade, my dogs and I also surveyed for endangered and invasive species with Conservation Dogs Collective.
Philosophy & Approach
Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, so titles only tell you so much. What matters is how we treat dogs (and their people) in everyday interactions and when things get tricky. I teach force-free because it works.
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In my classes, dogs get to be dogs, humans get to be curious, and everyone learns to watch. Once you see your dog working scent, you'll never walk them the same way again.
Top-notch Teaching
I began working with Laura with my previous dog, Bonnie in 2015. She obtained her ORT, NW1, and began trialing at the NW2 level. In 2020, after our dog Bonnie passed, we adopted a mixed breed from a Wisconsin Rescue with reactive tendencies toward other dogs. The way nose work classes are conducted She can participate freely. Through Laura's tutelage Betty has come to love the game SO much she does not care about other dogs in the vicinity.
Laura's classes are fantastic - interesting, fun, and challenging. Laura is an absolutely fantastic instructor. She is knowledgeable and extremely supportive of both the human and dog. Her teaching style is top-notch.
I would readily recommend the dog driven sport of Nose Work to anyone who wants to reach a better understanding of their dog and create a stronger bond! Kudos and a big thank you to Laura!