About Laura

My name is Laura Waudby and I reside just outside Minneapolis, MN.

I  teach online classes for the Fenzi Dog Sports Academy! Online classes are highly effective and I wholeheartedly recommend taking courses from me or any of my talented coworkers! Imagine having video examples and step by step instructions to read right in front of you!

I am also in my 10th year as a trainer for the local service dog organization.  My job has ranged from directly working with the dogs in for final training and deciding what their “major” is from the 5 types of assistance dog roles we place (mobility assist, diabetic alert, hearing alert, seizure response, and autism assist) to more recently conducting classes and seminars for our fosters.

Because I have personally done the final training for well over 300 dogs from labradors to terriers, I have the experience to help you with problem solving!  I love experimenting and finding creative solutions!

My passion for competitive obedience lies with the challenge of keeping training fun while also maintaining precision!  I am intrigued by how to keep that attitude, energy, and accuracy in trials. 

Due to Vito’s anxiety issues, I have a special interest in helping dogs who tend to stress and worry in competitions.  I want to help the world see the amazing dog you know you have!

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In addition to obedience, I actively train for and compete in agility.  I occasionally dabble in other sports including disc dog, dock diving, gundog, and nosework.

I occasionally blog in my online journal about daily life with the crew and their training.  While it is more of a journal than a teaching blog, if you are interested in learning more about my philosophies check out The Dogs Are Really In Charge.