Compassionate Dude Dog Training, Los Angeles CA

Compassionate Dude Dog Training, Los Angeles CA is a dog training business in Los Angeles, California. Trainers include Ilya Fischhoff PHD CTC and Ilya Fischhoff. Credentials on the team include the Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC) from the Academy for Dog Trainers. Services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, day training, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. They also offer virtual sessions.

At a glance

• Trainers: Ilya Fischhoff PHD CTC and Ilya Fischhoff
• Credentials: CTC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, day training, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, virtual sessions
• Location: Los Angeles, California

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

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. For more, see our guide to force-free French Bulldog training.

Sources: the Academy for Dog Trainers graduate directory, checked October 2026. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.