At Your Service Dog Training

At Your Service Dog Training is a dog training business in Hadley, Massachusetts, run by Sharon Wachsler. Sharon holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. They belong to the Pet Professional Guild, whose members agree not to use shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include private lessons, in-home training, group classes, day training, board and train and service dog training. Virtual sessions are available.

At a glance

• Trainer: Sharon Wachsler
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · KPA CTP · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, in-home training, group classes, day training, board and train, service dog training, virtual sessions
• Location: Hadley, Massachusetts

What this means for a Frenchie

Neck pressure can make breathing harder for flat-faced breeds, which is why vets commonly recommend a harness instead of collar corrections for French Bulldogs. Reward-based trainers work without leash pops, prong or shock collars, which keeps the airway out of the lesson. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.