Bessey’s Positive Paws

Based in Whitefield, Maine, Bessey’s Positive Paws is a dog training business run by Erin Bessey. Erin holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. As a Pet Professional Guild member, they’ve committed to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services listed include private lessons.

At a glance

• Trainer: Erin Bessey
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons
• Location: Whitefield, Maine

Why it matters for Frenchies

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 Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. We show credentials as the trainer lists them in the Pet Professional Guild directory. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.