Adventure Dogs Academy

Based in Hydes, Maryland, Adventure Dogs Academy is a dog training business run by Laurie Corak. Laurie holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Fear Free certification. As a Pet Professional Guild member, they’ve committed to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include private lessons, group classes and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Laurie Corak
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · Fear Free · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, reactivity and aggression
• Location: Hydes, Maryland

The French Bulldog angle

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. The goal with a reward-based consultant is to change how your dog feels about triggers through gradual exposure, not only to stop the barking. Our French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

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