FirstBarkI've trained with Lara for 12 years! She's helped me work with all kinds of dogs...timid, stubborn, eager, and shy. She has a plan for any dog personality, and any goals we have as dog owners/competitors. She's more than a coach. She's an inspiration!
starpowerdogtraining
Somers, Connecticut
About starpowerdogtraining
Star Power Dog Training is a specialized dog training business focused on building strong, cooperative relationships between dogs and their owners through innovative, motivation-based training methods. Led by nationally recognized trainer Lara Avery, the company emphasizes high-level obedience, personalized instruction, and a progressive approach that prioritizes engagement over force. At its core, the business is built around the idea that effective dog training should enhance the partnership between handler and dog rather than rely on traditional correction-based techniques. One of its defining features is the proprietary “Hand Touch Heeling Method,” a unique system designed to achieve precise, leash-free heeling without the use of physi
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- Obedience training
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- ideas 3
- eye 2
- gifted trainer 2
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What sets Lara apart is her commitment to both the dogs and their handlers. She meets you where you are, whether you're just starting out or aiming for high-level competition, and helps you build a strong, positive partnership with your dog. One of Lara's greatest strengths is …Read full reviewClose full review
What sets Lara apart is her commitment to both the dogs and their handlers. She meets you where you are, whether you're just starting out or aiming for high-level competition, and helps you build a strong, positive partnership with your dog. One of Lara's greatest strengths is her ability to break down complex skills into clear, manageable pieces in a way that makes them approachable and achievable.
Lara is an amazing & gifted trainer, not only for our dogs but for their humans. Using leash-free training methods, her guidance & tutelage create teams, dog & handler, who exhibit confidence, precision & joy in their obedience routines while her discerning eye spots potential is…Read full reviewClose full review
Lara is an amazing & gifted trainer, not only for our dogs but for their humans. Using leash-free training methods, her guidance & tutelage create teams, dog & handler, who exhibit confidence, precision & joy in their obedience routines while her discerning eye spots potential issues before they actually become an issue. I cannot recommend her highly enough. Her joy, her kindness and love of dogs combined with such high levels of accomplishment are amazing.
I have learned so much at Star Power, even having 30 years of dog obedience experience before I started bringing my dogs to Star Power. Lara is a great instructor with creative problem solving ideas, and ability to motivate both dogs and handlers. This is my dog obedience training home!
Lara is a leader in positive dog training, she is making in roads in the US to teach others how to get real engagement and joy from our dogs. I highly recommend Lara if you want to have the winning instruction to get where you want to go with your dog!!
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