Lawrence has seven (7) dogs in his home and spends a lot of his time rescuing and fostering Border Collies and Australian Shepherds. Additionally,Lawrence was the original founder of the Greater Jacksonville Disc & Dog Club (1997), and currently serves as the Executive Director.  In the past, he served as the President of the International Disc Dog Handler's Association (IDDHA). Lawrence also was a contributing writer on "throwing skills" and his articles ("Throwing Your Life Away") appeared in each issue of the Disc Dog Quarterly Publication. He is recognized as an International Trainer, (APDT Member) and has taught on staff at the Competitive Edge Sports Dog Camp, Cornwall-On-The Hudson, NY; at Who's Walking Who, Toronto, Canada; at Medepec, Toluca, Mexico; and at various locations in Caracas, Venezuea; as well as all over the United States. Currently, he serves as the S.E. Regional Director for Unified Frisbee Dog Operations (UFO).  Lawrence is in his 38th year of playing Disc sports; and is recognized as a World Class Human Freestlyer, and avid disc collector.