Nice to meet you! I’m Laura Pezzulo, Owner of Absolute Angel Dog Training. 🐾

I discovered my passion for dog training during my career as a law enforcement officer. With years of experience assisting K-9 handlers, I learned a variety of techniques and tips that have allowed me to hone my dog training skills.

I’ve proudly trained Luna, my German Shepherd, in search and rescue, working one-on-one with Jocelyn Stohl, a Vermont State Police Lieutenant (Ret.) and the Drone Program Manager with the New England K-9 Search and Rescue.

In addition to Luna, my late Rottweiler mix Raja was trained and successfully passed the Canine Good Citizen test upon our first attempt. Her canine good citizen certification allowed us to visit schools and nursing homes on our own, where many of the people that we would encounter would refer to her as an “absolute angel.”

Absolute Angel Dog Training was born out of my passion to provide one-on-one dog training services in my community. It’s my mission to assist all dog owners residing in the Amherst and Lynchburg areas and beyond in relieving their frustration and anxiety of dog ownership through hands-on and in-person training.

Through my business Absolute Angel Dog Training, I’m a strong advocate of least intrusive, minimally aversive (LIMA) training. I believe in providing professional dog training and education in a positive manner that will help bridge the owner/dog relationship. I also understand every dog and situation is different and will adjust training methods to best suit your needs when necessary.

I’m proudly certified through the International School of Certified Dog Trainers, am a professional member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and a graduate of Dr. Ian Dunbar’s SIRIUS Dog Trainer Academy.

No matter the issues you might be facing with your dog, the size of your dog, or the breed of your dog, I’m confident I will be able to help.

I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

Sincerely,

Laura Pezzulo
Absolute Angel Dog Training, LLC

My Memberships & Accredations

Our Success Stories

"Kya is no longer fearful of other dogs and strangers."

Laura truly cares about you and your dog's mental state. Please let Laura help your dog overcome their reactivity.
"I'm happy to report that my new Mastiff pup is polite."

Laura's training was laid back but very effective and personalized for our specific needs and requests.
"Laura provided a plan that enabled us to reset learned bad behaviors."

Laura was fantastic. Responsive, knowledgeable, flexible and professional. She knows dogs.
"Everywhere we go people ask me how I got him to behave so well."

Today, I have a happy, well mannered pup who has very few accidents, will listen to commands, and is very attentive.
"Laura's approach to training is compassionate and flexible."

Her lessons are not just about teaching the dog better habits and skills but about teaching the humans to communicate more effectively.