About
Lauren Van Duzer, ACDBC, FDM
If you’re feeling stressed, worried, or embarrassed by your dog’s behavior, you’re not alone. Many dog owners struggle with complex issues like fear, reactivity, and aggression, unsure of how to help their canine companion find calm. The good news is, lasting change is possible. With over 14 years of experience, I specialize in helping dogs with challenging behaviors make meaningful progress, so you can finally enjoy life together.
Through a combination of mindfulness, empathy, and an understanding of each dog’s unique personality and genetics, I create customized plans that address the root causes of behavior issues. As an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC) and Family Dog Mediator, I bring a deep, compassionate approach to helping you and your dog find the peace and joy you deserve.
In Loving Memory
Cinnamon 07/19/2002-12/14/2018 ||| Maple 06/22/2005-04/11/2019
Stormy Wormie
01/01/2005-02/22/2019
Our Philosophy
A well mannered dog that fits into your lifestyle is a win for the entire family.
At Happy Hounds And Beyond, our positive and gentle approach allows clients to experience real relief and concrete results with up to date modern methods. We lead trainings with positive reinforcement based methods. The key essentials to every training session include empathy, respect & consistency.
You have another species living inside of your home. That’s amazing! We’d be delighted to help you ENJOY living with them! We proudly use Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive training techniques. LIMA is a gentle yet effective approach to guiding your dog towards your training and behavior goals.
Your Dog Is Not Broken. You Are Not Failing.
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