Calm Waters Dog Training

Calm Waters Dog Training, run by Vanessa Niemi, is a dog training business in St. Paul, Minnesota. Vanessa holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) certification. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Listed services include manners and basic skills, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and separation anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Vanessa Niemi
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · CSAT · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, dog sports and tricks, service dog training
• Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

As a companion breed, many Frenchies struggle when they’re left alone. Separation anxiety needs a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. 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.