Cooperation Canine, llc

Erika Lessa runs Cooperation Canine, llc, a dog training business in Barrington, Rhode Island. Erika holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Services listed include puppy training, manners and basic skills, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. Sessions can be done virtually.

At a glance

• Trainer: Erika Lessa
• Credentials: CDBC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, virtual sessions
• Location: Barrington, Rhode Island

The French Bulldog angle

Many French Bulldogs are vocal and pushy with other dogs. Punishing that tends to make reactivity worse, not better. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.