Animal Behavior Focus

Animal Behavior Focus, run by Amanda Rietheimer, is a dog training business in Houston, Texas. Amanda holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Their listed services include behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Amanda Rietheimer
• Credentials: CDBC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety
• Location: Houston, Texas

Why it matters for Frenchies

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. Working with rewards and slow, gradual exposure, a behavior consultant aims to change how your dog feels about what sets it off, not just silence it. Our force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, checked October 2026. Confirm current services and prices with the trainer before booking.