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MEET
MARKUS & LAURA

We are an animal loving couple who landed in Virginia from Germany. We were raised with animals and volunteered in animal-related causes for many years. We learned the art of grooming in Germany and we settled in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia to provide quality grooming and care.  To us, animals are family, and we share our life with two dogs, a cat, and many fosters. Our shop is located in a natural environment, in the heart of the Occoquan forest, surrounded by nature and peace. Laura is a positive reinforcement trainer, studied with acclaimed Peaceful Paws Dog Training school in the United States as well as the Turid Rugaas Nordic School of Dog Training based in Norway. She is a Fear-Free Certified Professional, a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants IAABC, and a Certified Canine Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT.org). Laura is the only certified canine behavior consultant in the county, and one of 13 in the state of Virginia. In addition, she volunteers with 501c3 canine rescue organizations providing assistance with behavioral cases, fearful and reactive dogs.

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We look forward to meeting you and we welcome you to our shop!​

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certified canine behavior consultant, dog trainer, groomer

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Additional education

  • 2024 Canine Myotherapy & Rehabilitation Course - Galen Myotherapy, UK.

  • 2024 Beyond Basics- Seminar for Dog Professionals- Dr. M. Bekoff, Dr Batson, Nordic School of Dog Training, Norway. 

  • 2024 - TCVM Food Therapy 101 - Dr. J. Morgan, US.

  • 2023 Canine Impulsivity, Reactivity and Fear Mentorship IAABC- Dr. K. Spaulding, US. 

  • 2023 Cognition and its role in Behavior - Dr. K. Spaulding, US 

  • 2022 The Forensics of Aggression - IAABC Dr. J. Crosby, US

  • 2022 Ethology and Canine Ethology- Dr. K. Spaulding, US

  • 2023 K9 Misbehavior Modification Series - Pat Miller & Trish King ( Puppyworks) US

  • 2022 Dog Sports & Behavior Series: Scent Detection - How Scent Detection can Help Address Behavior Issues in the Real World- Dr. B. Bhambree. (Behavior Vets)

  • 2021 Working with severe Aggression cases- Dr. J. Crosby, US

  • 2021 Introduction to Veterinary forensics- Dr. B. Bhambree (Behavior vets) US

  • 2021 Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs- Malena De Martini ( Behavior Vets) US

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'The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man' 

Charles Darwin 

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