Canine Companion- Abbie Volpone, LLC

Abigail Volpone runs Canine Companion- Abbie Volpone, LLC, a dog training business in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Abigail holds Victoria Stilwell Academy dog trainer certification. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services include private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks and service dog training.

At a glance

• Trainer: Abigail Volpone
• Credentials: VSA-CDT · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks, service dog training
• Location: Ypsilanti, Michigan

Why it matters for Frenchies

French Bulldogs are often vocal and pushy around other dogs, and corrections tend to backfire on reactivity. Working with rewards and slow, gradual exposure, a behavior consultant aims to change how your dog feels about what sets it off, not just silence it. Our force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

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.