Lori Hamilton Dog Training

After trying different trainers and training methods for our 5 year old Doxie. We reached out to Lori as almost a last resort since nothing seemed to work. We did the board and train and they helped him find his confidence he had lost after being attacked by a bigger dog. His anxiety had always improved. He can still be stubborn at times but that’s more the breed than anything. Overall we are happy with the results we have seen since bringing him back home. We would highly recommend Lori to anyone struggling with their pup. She can help!

After Theo was sent home from another board-and-train program in less than 24 hours with the recommendation that we may not want to keep him in our family, we were honestly feeling defeated and unsure what to do next with our reactive GSD puppy. That’s when we found Lori Hamilton Dog Training — and from the very beginning, Lori’s approach was completely different. Lori showed no fear, no hesitation, and immediately established calm, confident leadership with Theo. She took him into her board-and-train program for six weeks, while also involving us in weekly training sessions throughout the process. Honestly, I think we learned just as much as Theo did — maybe more. Lori helped us understand that successful training isn’t just about changing the dog’s behavior; it’s about teaching the humans how to communicate clearly, consistently, and confidently. One thing Lori shared with us that really stood out was that many trainers focus primarily on obedience, while a crucial part of her work is emotional rehabilitation. That distinction became incredibly meaningful to us. Theo didn’t just need commands — he needed help learning how to feel safe, regulated, and confident in the world. You could see that deeper transformation happening throughout his training. Another thing that meant so much to us throughout the process was how communicative Lori and her team were. They regularly sent us videos of Theo’s training and progress, which was both encouraging and incredibly comforting while he was away from home. Watching him succeed and gain confidence week by week gave us so much hope. The transformation we witnessed in Theo was incredible. Before Lori, Theo was reactive with strangers, and we genuinely believed we might never be able to safely take him to public places. By the end of training, we were working with him off-leash at the park, watching him respond reliably to commands, and feeling hopeful again about his future — and ours. What impressed us most was how comprehensive Lori’s training was. She worked with us not only at her facility, but also at a public dog park and in our own home. At the end of his training, she even had us invite a group of friends over specifically to help Theo practice safely navigating people entering his space — the area where we'd experienced the greatest challenges with him. That level of real-world training made such a difference. The impact Lori had on us was so significant that we also ended up sending our other dog, Raya, to train with her. Raya already had excellent obedience and followed commands well, but she has always been an anxious dog despite previous training. Lori’s focus on emotional rehabilitation made us realize there was another layer of support available for her, too. Theo is still young, and we know training is an ongoing process, but now we actually have tools, confidence, and support. And perhaps most importantly, we know we have Lori in our corner moving forward — both for continued training and for boarding when we travel. Before finding Lori, we had pretty much resigned ourselves to the idea that vacations together simply wouldn’t be possible for the rest of Theo’s life. We also can’t say enough wonderful things about Lori’s staff. Every single person we interacted with was kind, knowledgeable, patient, and clearly cared deeply about the dogs. During Theo’s stay, we genuinely felt like he was being treated as part of the family — and so were we. We are beyond grateful for everything Lori and her team have done for us and for Theo, and we truly cannot recommend LHDT highly enough.

Lori Hamilton has been absolutely life-changing for our family and our rescue dog, Theo. When we first brought Theo home, he was already showing signs of aggression toward other dogs and even people at a very young age. We were overwhelmed, discouraged, and honestly felt defeated. Before finding Lori, we had already worked with two other trainers without success. At that point, we were starting to believe that we might never be able to safely take Theo out in public or even leave the house without constant stress. Working with Lori completely changed that trajectory. She not only understood Theo’s behavior on a deeper level, but she also gave us clear, practical tools and the confidence to actually help him improve. Her approach was patient, structured, and incredibly effective. What really sets Lori apart is how deeply she cares about both the dogs and the people she works with. She is honest, invested, and truly wants to see lasting change. She can be tough and strict with Theo—but that’s exactly what he needed. Her guidance gave him the structure and boundaries we all needed, and it has made all the difference. Thanks to Lori, Theo has made tremendous progress, and our entire household feels hopeful again. We can now envision a future where he can safely enjoy the world—and where we can too. If you’re feeling stuck or discouraged with your dog’s behavior, Lori is the person you want on your side. We are beyond grateful we found her.

LHDT is a life saver for us! We have an adopted German shepherd who had a lot of anxiety and fear around other people. LHDT has helped our dog tremendously to learn skills and be confident. They have also given us the skills to help keep him calm and happy! We only board at LHDT because we trust them 100% with our dog who doesn’t let a lot of people in. It is so re assuring to know he is happy, getting extra training and hanging out with his doggy friends while we are away. Thank you so much to everyone at LHDT!

Lori Hamilton Dog Training completely transformed our girl Shelby! She used to be reactive, bark excessively, and was definitely a handful. Lori did an amazing job teaching both Shelby and us the tools and commands needed for success. Shelby is now so much calmer, well-behaved, and enjoyable to take everywhere with us. We highly recommend Lori Hamilton Dog Training to anyone wanting a better relationship with their dog and a dog you can confidently bring anywhere!