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maddie moritzvia Google

2 months ago

We sent our puppy, Jetty, to Laura for help with obedience training and socialization, the difference has been incredible. From the very beginning, Laura was a pleasure to work with professional, knowledgeable, and truly attentive to Jetty’s specific needs. The progress we saw in such a short period of time was impressive, not only in his obedience but also in his confidence and behavior around other dogs and people. We are extremely grateful to Laura and her team for their dedication, patience, and care. We couldn’t be happier with the results. We would highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a trainer who truly cares about the dogs she works with.

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Steven Gershowitzvia Google

3 months ago

Laura is a miracle worker! I have a Borzoi who while he didn't have any aggressive issues, was very much a deal with the consequences later type of attitude. He would bolt from the front door if it was open, go wherever he wanted on a leash, and then thought it was hilarious to play keep away from the owner for nearly 4 hours while having the time of his life in the nearby park with only a GPS collar as his safety net. Laura turned him around completely to such an extent that not only was I able to take him for a leisurely walk with no issues, but he even respected a long line to simulate no leash walking and didn't tug on it even once! Also my dog loved her which he expresses by doing his signature belly up pose with a huge grin. Overall, amazing experience, fantastic trainer, definitely going to be bringing my wife's Italian Greyhound to her in the spring/summer

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Arianna Freemanvia Google

3 months ago

Laura and her team at Monument City Dogs were amazing with my dog, Dolph. The whole process was organized, professional, and honestly way smoother than I expected. They gave him structure, confidence, and clear training I could actually follow at home. I always felt updated and supported, and you can tell they truly care about the dogs. I’m so grateful for everything they did. Highly recommend them!

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Zachary Vincentvia Google

4 months ago

We can’t say enough great things about Monument City Dog and our trainers, Laura and Caitlin! We enrolled our 9-month-old rescue puppy, Charlie, in their Behavior Modification Bootcamp (five-day weekday school). Since adopting Charlie in June 2025, my fiancé and I struggled every day — between the leash pulling, lunging and barking at other dogs, nipping, and excessive barking throughout the night, we were at our wits’ end. I reached out to Monument City Dog for help, and they replied the same day. We had a phone call that evening with Laura to discuss our goals for the program & some questions we had and were scheduled to start training the following Monday. From the very beginning, Laura and Caitlin provided incredible structure, patience, and a personalized approach that made all the difference. Each week, we saw positive changes in Charlie and also learned how to better communicate with and support him in everyday life. Laura and Caitlin gave us specific goals to work on each weekend during our take-home lessons, which I loved as a first-time dog owner — it gave me the chance to learn right alongside him. We also enjoyed watching the videos they shared of Charlie working with them throughout the week. We have two five-year-old cats that we were nervous to introduce to Charlie, but thanks to Laura’s personalized approach (even including her own cats in training), we gained the confidence to safely start the introduction process between our animals. Charlie is now a completely different dog — calmer, happier, and more confident — and we finally have a positive, trusting relationship with him again. We truly don’t know how Laura and Caitlin do it, but they’ve changed our lives. Our only regret is that we didn’t call them sooner! We’d recommend Monument City Dog to anyone struggling with their dog, especially fellow city dwellers who know how tough training can be in an urban environment!

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Jillian Muldowneyvia Google

almost 2 years ago

I sent my then 1 year old Lhasa Apso, Oliver, to MCD and it was the best thing I could have done for him! My dog had no manners, demand barked constantly and never listened. He came back a different dog but with the same spunky personality, and I can now bring him everywhere. Laura is so easy to work with and there is no dog she can't train. I now send my dog to her for boarding frequently and I love having a safe and comfortable option for my pup when I go away. It's been about 2 years since his training and Ollie still has all of the skills he learned. We also have been able to ask Laura any questions and had a touch up training session not too long ago to work on an issue he was having. She is wonderful and I cannot recommend her more!!