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We specialize in positive reinforcement dog training and reward based behavior support, helping dogs build confidence, focus, and calmness in a stress-free environment. Our personalized, one-on-one training sessions are tailored to meet your dog’s unique needs, whether you’re working on basic manners, leash skills, or behavior challenges. At The Canine Cooperative, We believe that comprehension, competence, communication, and compassion create our core values that are instrumental in achieving lasting results — and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
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about the Canine cooperative
Laurie is a retired certified nurse-midwife who has always had a love for dogs. Little did she know, her nursing career was about to change trajectories when she took a travel assignment for a hospital. This assignment allowed her to travel with her dogs. The housing was a dog-friendly hotel stay with many other guests’ dogs as well. There was one main entrance and one elevator. On her first day at the hotel, one of her dogs started lunging and snapping on leash, showing signs of leash reactivity, toward other dogs coming and going from the hotel. It was incredibly embarrassing and stressful. This behavior escalated until she got help from a Karen Pryor Academy graduate dog trainer who specialized in positive reinforcement dog training. The training methods changed both Laurie and her dog’s quality of life.
After she completed her hospital assignment, Laurie had a new calling to pursue a career in dogs. Subsequently, Laurie became a Karen Pryor Academy graduate, completed master’s course work in aggressive dog behavior, as well as completed rigorous training to become a Service Dog Coach. The Service Dog Coach certification allows dog guardians to utilize their pet dogs as service dogs to help them with their disabilities. The service dog coaching merged Laurie’s nursing career and passion for dogs into one. Laurie’s goal is to create a deeply bonded guardian/dog partnership built on mutual trust and respect that fosters ongoing enrichment for each other’s lives.
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Day Training at the Canine Cooperative Facility
Day Training at the Canine Cooperative Facility
Location: 1102 Queenie Rd, Moncks Corner, SC 29461
Package: 1 day per week training for 6 weeks
Basic Manners
Polite doesn’t mean perfect—it means connected.
Our positive reinforcement dog training program teaches essential skills like sit, stay, down, and calm greetings—without force, corrections, or fear. These manners are taught using high value reinforcers and relationship centered communication.
- Perfect for families, new puppy parents, and anyone looking for force-free/fear-free training that lasts.
Recall Training
Teach your dog to come back—happily and reliably.
Our recall training for dogs uses reward-based methods, movement games, and attention-building exercises to help your dog come when called—even off leash. This is foundational for safety and off-leash freedom.
- No e-collars, no intimidation—just clear cues and consistent motivation.
- Builds reliability through repetition, while slowly increasing the level of challenge through play based drills.
Cooperative Care Training
Teach your dog to cooperate with grooming, vet care, and handling using Force-free/fear-free methods. This approach supports emotional safety and long-term well-being.
- Techniques include mat training, stationing, and chin rests.
- Great for dogs with handling sensitivities or vet anxiety.
- Force-free/fear-free training methods.
Confidence Building
Support for sensitive dogs through safe, gradual experiencesthat builds success along the way.
Many dogs struggle with insecurity or nervousness. Our confidence-building dog training gently exposes your dog to new experiences through games, structured activities, and cooperative care practices.
- We use consent-based dog training and force-free/fear-free techniques designed to build trust.
- Includes personalized training plans, guidance for home and public settings.
Addressing Behavior Concerns
Kind, science based solutions for real behavior challenges.
Whether your dog is reactive, anxious, barks excessively, or struggles with impulse control, we help using positive behavior modification. Our approach is rooted in compassion, structure, and motivation based training —not punishment. We never use punishment or any aversive stimuli in any situation.
- Great for reactive dogs, fearful dogs, or dogs with anxiety.
- Programs include customized training plans with gradual exposure to real-world situations to affect these changes. We also offer free phone/text support if a situation is unable to be managed by the dog’s guardian.
Fun Games
We use both physically and mentally stimulating games for dogs, including retrieval sessions, scent work, puzzle play, tricks, and exposure to problem solving situations to make learning fun-all while providing healthy stimulation for both your dog’s body and mind.
- Ideal for active dogs, family pets, and dogs who need a job.
- Includes a free enrichment toy and training treat starter pack to help you continue the fun at home.
Ready for a Fresh Start with Your Dog?
At The Canine Cooperative, we specialize in positive reinforcement dog training and reward-based behavior support that helps dogs — and their guardians — thrive.
Discover how our day training sessions at 1102 Queenie Rd, Moncks Corner, SC, 29461 can create lasting, positive changes in your dog’s behavior.
Proudly serving Moncks Corner, SC and surrounding areas with professional, relationship-based dog training.
Certifications
Certifications & Ethical Training Standards
Raising the Bar in Canine Behavior Support
At The Canine Cooperative, we believe that training dogs is about more than just training desirable behaviors—it’s about nurturing trust, confidence, and building a positive relationship between dog’s and their people. Our work is guided by science-based, force-free/fear-free training methods that are not only highly effective, but also deeply respectful of each dog’s emotional and behavioral needs.
Our Responsibility in Behavior Referrals
While we’re proud to be a key part of your dog’s training journey, we know that some behavior challenges may require the expertise of a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist. That’s why we maintain a strong network of professionals and refer responsibly—only to those who align with our values and commitment to animal welfare.
We strictly avoid outdated, punishment-based approaches that can cause fear, distress, or even injury. These methods not only harm the learning process—they can put both dogs and people at risk. Referrals are made with careful consideration, ensuring they meet the standard of care recognized by veterinary professionals.
Rooted in Science, Not Myths
We proudly follow the guidance of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (ACVB), which rejects a aversive-based models and promotes:
Rewarding desirable behavior
Avoiding punishment, intimidation, or fear tactics
Understanding fear, anxiety, and environmental stressors as common causes of undesirable behavior.
By staying informed with the latest research and best practices, we ensure your dog receives the compassionate, evidence-based support they deserve.
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