“Dog TrainiNg is not Just teaching obedience- it is a philosophy on living your best life with your best friend.”
BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR DOG
Follow My Lead, LLC offers a variety of services- Private Lessons in your home (Hernando County) and at our training studio in Brooksville, FL. We also run small Group Classes (Puppy, Adult, Intermediate Obedience Class, and Canine Good Citizen) to practice structured socialization and challenge your dog with distractions. Remote Coaching is great for specific concerns such as Potty Training, Reducing Separation Anxiety, and more- or if you are unable to attend sessions in person.
We are here to bring fun and simple solutions to Dog Training that, not only work- but transform the way you think about your relationship with your dog. Stop barking, leash pulling, jumping and other destructive behaviors. Create a calm, polite, and respectful dog. Watch and be amazed as Laura turns play time into learning life long lessons that include impulse control, confidence, and manners.
DOGS ARE OUR BELOVED FAMILY MEMBERS & BEST FRIENDS. Gone are the days of harsh punishment based teaching. We DO NOT train based on myths and irrelevant principles- techniques based on outdated and retracted theories. All canine problems ARE NOT solved with alpha rolls, intimidation, and domination.
OUR AKC GREAT DANE PUPPIES BORN 11.13.24
We are excited to announce the long awaited litter of our small family run Great Dane breeding program
We currently have 2 female Great Dane Puppies available - June & Gypsy out of Emmylou and Cash that are 5 months old and ready for adoption with all their vaccinations, health certificates and training.
Boulder View’s “Jolene” our Harlequin female gave birth 11.13.24 to 8 beautiful puppies! Pictures to come shortly!
ABOUT LAURA M. TRUMPOLD,
CPDT & AKC Evaluator
Laura's admiration and compassion for animals spans back to the early days of childhood. From having pets of her own and completing a hands on Vocational Agriculture Program; she then attended SUNY Delhi for Veterinary Technology. The program involved students with the local shelter dogs- attending to all medical and behavioral needs; preparing them for life in a home with a family.
After college life- working from an office and coaching clients about the importance of nutrition for their dogs was not fulfilling enough for Laura- so any free time she spent volunteering at the local shelter, working with various rescue groups, fostering, and helping where ever it was needed. She came face to face with the harsh reality of a huge problem in our country- unwanted, neglected, irresponsibly bred, and most often misunderstood dogs and the lack of community and government funded resources shelters have to do anything about it.
Out of both passion and frustration, she made the life changing decision to tackle this problem head on and pursue dog training full-time. She got certified as an AKC Evaluator and took a position as Senior Dog Trainer for 6 years with a nationwide pet supply and dog training company.
Laura uses techniques that are most effective and science based- using the 4 quadrants of operant conditioning. Methodically used positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement, positive punishment and negative punishment. Humane and effective consequences. No yelling, No frustration. At the same time we build the dog’s confidence and drive to make good choices by celebrating uniquely who they are.
Step by step training that balances what they learn (Obedience) with a way of being (Behavior) and philosophy; Providing boundaries, discipline, exercise, and enrichment. Effectively igniting a bond of respect, trust, and love between dog and owner.
In 2018, Laura decided to branch out and open her own family run dog training business- Follow My Lead, LLC located in Brooksville, Florida. She has both German Shepherds’ Goofy, Kelsey, Roman (rescue) and her Great Danes’ Emmylou, Cash, and Jolene. She also has 3 cats and a farmstead with chickens, turkeys, and prized Flemish Giant rabbits.
In 2022 she started instructing for the non profit Heel to Heal program between Hernando Animal Services and Hernando Correctional Institute. She also partnered with Sierra Delta to help grant funding to our veteran's for dog training, she became fully certified with Pet Emergency Training in CPR & First Aid…
We have just recently built a private training facility located on the farmstead in Brooksville, FL (@WildChildArtFlo) where she will host group and private classes, select board & trains, an agility jungle gym for dogs, and a place to hone all your dogs skills. Check out our page for updates
“I’ve see Laura do extraordinary things with dogs that most other trainers would not have the sensitivity or skill to accomplish. She has a huge genuine heart for the dogs, is very hard working and is hugely capable.”
Laura is now helping clients in and around Hernando County with private, affordable training from the comfort of their home as well as remote coaching from all over the United States.
Book your consultation today and Laura will travel to your house to create a customized program that will suite the needs of both you and your furry friend. From Basic Obedience and Manners for Puppies and Adult Dogs, Behavior Modification through C.A.R.E methods for fearful, reactive and aggressive behavior. Or take our Advanced Dog Training courses with AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification (Emotional Support Animals) Public Access Training - Service Dog Training and Off Leash Training. We will determine the best plan of action to achieve your goals together.
Quick CONTACT
For more immediate assistance, text- (203) 815-0035 and Laura will get back to you as soon as possible.