ASPCA Adoption Center

Based in Bronx, New York, ASPCA Adoption Center is a dog training business run by Michelle Aragon. Michelle holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. They belong to the Pet Professional Guild, whose members agree not to use shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and separation anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Michelle Aragon
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety
• Location: Bronx, New York

The French Bulldog angle

French Bulldogs were bred as companion dogs, and many find being alone hard. Crating and corrections don’t solve separation anxiety; a gradual, reward-based plan does, and it’s often coached remotely. For more, see our guide to force-free French Bulldog training.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. These credentials come from the trainer’s own Pet Professional Guild directory listing. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.