ADK-Nine Behavior & Training, LLC

Based in Long Lake, New York, ADK-Nine Behavior & Training, LLC is a dog training business run by Doreen Alessi-Holmes. Doreen holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. They’re a Pet Professional Guild member, which means no shock, prong or choke collars in training. Their listed services include private lessons, behavior consulting and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Doreen Alessi-Holmes
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression
• Location: Long Lake, New York

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

French Bulldogs are often vocal and pushy around other dogs, and corrections tend to backfire on reactivity. With rewards and gradual exposure, a behavior consultant can change your dog’s emotional response to triggers instead of only stopping the barking. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Credentials from the Pet Professional Guild directory are as the trainer lists them. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.