There are two kinds of dogs in this world. The kind everyone wants to be around, and the other kind.
About
Hi there! I’m Leah and this is my very best friend, partner, and greatest inspiration, Daisy, along with the newest member of our pack and Daisy’s pup, Tate. I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPT). After eight years of college, I earned a BA in Criminal Justice, a JD, and the right to practice law. I then spent a few years traveling the country working as an Operating Engineer in the oilfields. No matter where I was or what I was doing, Daisy was right by my side, and everything came full circle when I realized that training dogs is what I’m meant to do. I started Legally Unleashed as a testament to my life’s journey.
But this company isn’t really about me, it’s about recognizing everything that makes your dog so amazing. It’s about discovering and unleashing all of the potential locked inside your pal. I believe that dogs are gifts that we have been entrusted with and to whom we owe a duty as an owner.
It is our responsibility to make the time we have with our dogs the most satisfying and fulfilling it can be. After all, if dogs lived as long as they were faithful, they would never die. My highest goal is to help you make your best friend better and give you the knowledge and ability to have the relationship you have always wanted.
- Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP)
- Certified by PetTech in PetSaver CPR, First Aid, & Care
- Professional Endorsements: Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Behavior Modification, Puppy Development, Utility, Tracking, Scent Detection, Personal Protection, Retrieval, Assistance
- Fully insured through IACP Business Insurers of the Carolinas
Daisy, Tate, and I can’t wait to get started!
Evaluations
I would love to schedule a date to meet you and your pup! During our evaluation, I will seek to understand your dog’s personality and the training goals that you desire. This will be a period of discovery and an opportunity for me to gain insight about what daily life at home with your dog looks like as well as specific behavioral issues your dog may be exhibiting.
This is such an important first date and it is crucial to maintain an open dialogue and communicate with transparency so that we can achieve your goals together. I will explain my training methods and you will have the opportunity to ask questions. I will interact with your dog and help you decide which program is the best fit. Daisy and I will also give you a demonstration of what you can hope to achieve during training.
Evaluations are $50 for one hour, and if you decide to sign up for training within 48 hours, this cost will be deducted from your training program*.
*Deposit must be received within 48 hours after evaluation
Please fill out the form below to get started!
Off-Leash Freedom
Allow us to do all the heavy-lifting as your dog truly becomes part of the pack here at Legally Unleashed!
Private Lessons will be included at pick-up throughout the program to ensure you feel comfortable applying new concepts at home.
On-Leash Boarding Programs
Puppy Pre-School
Get your puppy started out on the right paw with our 2 hour Puppy Pre-School Class! Have all of your burning questions answered about potty training, crate training, puppy manners, socialization, and how to set your puppy up for success before obedience training. Start building confidence in your puppy as you work together to conquer the obstacle course and learn the first steps in teaching reliable recall! This class is suitable for puppies ages 9-18 weeks.
Contact us for a private class or find out when our next group class is scheduled!
Private Lessons
Do you enjoy learning and teaching your dog simultaneously? This training approach allows for one-on-one instruction where you will be handling your dog. This option is well-suited for the owner who has the time, patience, ability, and desire to train with your dog every step of the way. During our one hour sessions, we will teach you how to effectively communicate and lay an obedience foundation.
We Are Here For You!
We are committed to helping you achieve your training goals, and we value the same commitment you have to cultivating your relationship with your best pal.
That’s why we offer incentives for dogs who have completed a training program at Legally Unleashed. Returning client-dog teams will gain access to additional training resources such as Refresher Training Days, Reduced Private Lessons, and Group Lessons with fellow LUK9 pack members.
Get in Touch
Testimonials
“I would love to recommend Leah for anyone looking for an exceptional dog trainer. Leah is not only a certified professional dog trainer but she has a gift in the way she is able to teach you how to handle your loving fur baby when giving specific commands and applying them in every aspect of training. The training concepts she uses are phenomenal.
King, our beautiful and stubborn German Shepherd is learning so many commands and his behavior has improved tremendously in each session of training.
My granddaughter and I are grateful for having the opportunity to learn from someone who is very caring and knowledgeable, showing genuine concern and patience in each instruction.
We are doing on leash training at this point, but we look forward to learning off leash training as well.
The benefits of having a loving well trained dog is worth every dollar spent.
“Thank you for giving me the ability to love Faith the way I always wanted to.
I told you before that I wasn’t able to connect with her because I never had a dog act like her and I lacked the ability to communicate with her! I had a difficult time even liking her after a while because she was so out of control, which was no fault of her own!😊 Now, I want her to be around me all the time because I can communicate and connect with her and really love and enjoy her more as my pup❤️!
We have had a great experience with Leah.Leah has been working with Arlo since he was 16 weeks old and the training has been unbelievable. Not only has Arlo improved in obedience, but his confidence and overall attitude have greatly improved as well.
We appreciate Leah’s approach in training, she makes it very easy for our whole family to understand commands. Our next step is to work on off-leash training, which we are very excited about. I look forward to continuing our sessions with Leah! Thanks.
Leah really helped me have a better understanding of how to communicate effectively with my two dogs. She was patient with me and my pups during training. She has given me a great foundation to build off of with obedience training. Plus it’s really nice to be able to walk my dogs without them pulling my arm off!! Highly recommend.
I would give Leah 10 stars if I could! Her passion for helping dogs (and owners) was evident the first time I took Lucy to puppy training. She has a tremendous depth of knowledge with extensive experience in a wide range of training and behavioral situations. Just over the course of a few months she has taught me so much more than just sit and stay. She is committed to educating owners about dogs and proper dog ownership so you can truly enjoy your 4 legged companion!
Leah is responsive, understanding and always willing to provide recommendations and feedback.She has helped Lucy from the early puppy stages and we are now doing obedience training and confidence building to eventually be off leash 💜 I can’t stress enough how lucky anyone would be to have her train you and your fur-baby!!
We are so excited to continue our training with her 😊
I first met Leah at the soccer field leaving my son’s game, she was standing there waiting on a client with her golden and I stopped and asked her questions about Daisy and told her that I have a 6 month old who has lots of energy and she told me about being a certified trainer and right away I could tell that she would be the one I would take our Charli too so I contacted her. Amazing results, 👏 she has changed our whole home life with the training that Charli received. This has truly been a blessing in our lives to be able to communicate with Charli on a totally different level. To be able to walk her and my arm not be ripped off, the commands that she obeys. Our whole experience has been amazing, and Leah is truly blessed with her talent to be able to communicate with these dogs and help them and the families. Kudos to Leah I would certainly recommend Leah to anyone who could use this in their lives. She’s deserves way more than 5 stars. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about this program and Leah. Leah is terrific with the dogs and produces well trained and confident dogs. She was very flexible with dates and times for training, especially since we had an emergency surgery and a COVID scare during the training dates. Leah also was great with helping my husband and I learn how to continue the training at home. Bottom line, this was hands down the best move we could have made after adopting Jethro. He’s so much more enjoyable now that his manners are better and he knows commands. It means the world to us to be able to walk him and take him places with confidence. This is a great investment! Thank you Leah; you changed our lives.”
