Building Better Bonds

Building Better Bonds is a dog training business in Kingsville, Maryland. Trainers include Fernando Luis Diaz and Dorothy Baisly. Credentials on the team include the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and an IAABC behavior consulting certification. Their listed services include behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, dog sports and tricks and service dog training. They also offer virtual sessions.

At a glance

• Trainers: Fernando Luis Diaz and Dorothy Baisly
• Credentials: CDBC · IAABC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, dog sports and tricks, service dog training, virtual sessions
• Location: Kingsville, Maryland

What this means for a Frenchie

A Frenchie that barks and pushes at other dogs usually gets worse, not better, with corrections. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. Our force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, checked October 2026. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.