About Lawren Bennett

Lawren Bennett is the owner and head trainer at Walking With Walter. He focuses on identifying and correcting the root causes of behaviors that are not working for you or your dog. Using a well-rounded blend of training strategies, Lawren helps owners understand, prevent, and redirect negative behaviors. The result is a dog who listens, behaves, and lives well within your home and lifestyle.

About Lawren

Lawren is an experienced professional dog trainer with a lifelong interest in how humans and dogs relate to one another. That interest grew into a career built on clear communication, real-world results, and a confident approach to correcting behavior that others leave unresolved.

As a certified NePoPo Gold trainer, Lawren has a deep understanding of multiple training methods and when to use each. He also holds accreditation as an AKC Evaluator and is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. Lawren continues to expand his expertise by attending advanced training and coaching seminars.

Lawren’s philosophy is straightforward: training should address behavior that interferes with daily life, and it should build a relationship based on clear communication and mutual respect. The goal is obedience that holds under real-world conditions, not just when it is convenient.

He specializes in family dog training and behavior modification, delivering results that make everyday life more predictable and more enjoyable. Lawren’s commitment to excellence and his depth of experience have made him a trusted choice for owners who want serious, lasting improvement.

In addition to training pets, Lawren competes in dog sports with his own dogs. This ongoing hands-on experience strengthens his training perspective and sharpens his skills as both a trainer and teacher.

Who Is Walter?

Walter was the bulldog that sparked the name and vision for Walking With Walter. At nine weeks Walter was strong, anxious, and unruly. Training him became a priority, not a hobby. The work transformed Walter into a dog who could walk calmly, behave predictably, and interact well with people and other dogs. That transformation changed everything for Lawren. It revealed how much impact structured, confident training has on a dog’s behavior and on the owner’s experience of daily life.

Training Walter sparked a passion for helping other owners achieve the same level of control and calm. Walking With Walter exists to bring that level of transformation to dogs and families who want a dog that behaves well in every setting.

Our Commitment

For every dog and owner who chooses to train with us, we bring:

  • Dependable, real-world results

  • Clear communication throughout the process

  • A focus on behaviors that matter in daily life

  • A partnership built on respect and measurable progress

Serious training produces serious results. That is our standard.

What People Are Saying

  • - Jennifer M. & Lola

    “I had tried a few trainers prior to meeting Lawren. He was the one who finally understood what I needed with my 5 month old boxer Lola - I didn’t need her to sit, stay or roll over - I needed her to feel comfortable and confident in her new life with me. Lola struggled every day with new sights and sounds, so nervous and scared. Lawren gave her the specific training she needed, not generalized training for all dogs.

    He gives his time, his knowledge and his compassion without fail. I have found my dog training angel in Lawren. We will be bonded with Lawren from here on out. I cannot put into words how Walking With Walter changed my relationship with Lola and improved our lives together! 🐾♥️ 100% recommended.”

  • - Cari R. & Mulligan

    “We have had an amazing experience with Walking with Walter. Throughout the board and train, we received Instagram postings and text messages regarding her progress. The naughty list was shortened and the nice list was lengthened! We were provided at-home strategies to implement.

    Mulligan seems to be more settled and much happier. She leaves our grandchildren alone when they come to the door, and gently greets our guests with a wagging tail (not nipping like she used to). Walking her is a simple, no-pulling, task. My elbow and shoulder really appreciate her calm demeanor on a leash.”

  • - Denise R. & Bro'd

    “I can’t say enough...I am so happy with the training we received from Walking with Walter. Our German Shepard Bro’D was the boss in the house and refused to do a lot. Recall being the worst of his blown-off commands.

    I knew he had the potential to be an awesome dog but we both needed training. Walking with Walter went above and beyond with training and follow-up. In turn, Bro’D has become better than I could have ever expected before his training. We have now been able to take Bro’D places I never would have considered before his training with Lawren. Thank You Walking with Walter!”

  • - Carol S. & Abby

    “Lawren brought my dog by for a visit after having her for a day, and wow! I saw a big difference! She was already MUCH calmer and already focused on him and following directions. It was amazing to see the difference in such a short time!

    Lawren continued to work with her on basic commands, and also brought her by on a few occasions, to show me her newly learned skills, and to help teach ME how to work with her. After the training, she returned home, and family and friends have all noticed a big difference in her behavior. Lawren taught her how to relax herself, which is a skill I was totally unaware that could be taught, and now, she is a much more “mellow” dog than ever before.”

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