Canines in Action

Canines in Action is a dog training business in Indianapolis, Indiana, run by Laura VanArendonk Baugh. Laura holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Listed services include puppy training, private lessons and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Laura VanArendonk Baugh
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, private lessons, reactivity and aggression
• Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

The French Bulldog angle

Many French Bulldogs are vocal and pushy with other dogs. Punishing that tends to make reactivity worse, not better. The goal with a reward-based consultant is to change how your dog feels about triggers through gradual exposure, not only to stop the barking. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

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