Laura Pakis, owner and founder of Acme Canine, LLC has been a professional dog trainer for numerous years. She feels responsible ownership is an important part of having a dog and guides her business toward providing dog owners with not only training knowledge but also care and understanding of dogs. Laura is a certified in Pet First Aid by the American Red Cross and PetSaver, is AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC PuppySTAR evaluator. She is certified in breed selection, puppy development, assistance dog training, basic and advanced obedience, protection training, tracking, E-touch training, Pack to Basics, and pet first aid.responds to a client's needs with canine resources tailored to each customer's goals and dog's needs. maintains memberships with several canine professional organizations as a way for her clients to benefit from the latest knowledge of canine learning theory, canine psychology and behavior modification. sharpens skills by attending continuing education conferences and seminars each year.nominated for the Better Business Bureau's Integrity Award and Worthington Chamber's Small Business Person of the Year Award. Angie's List Super Service 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012Laura Pakis, CPT, believes in giving back to the community. She has volunteered her services as a Service Dog trainer, taught puppy development through Franklin County's prison program and Tricks for Treats at Bark Til Dark Dog Park. In addition Laura presents child/dog safety at Powell's safety town dog care workshops at her Lewis Center facility, local libraries and schools, as well as written articles for Animal Outreach, Pet Services Journal, Dames Bond, Spike's Blog, and The Bark newsletter.