Debi Gerlinger

Debi Gerlinger is a dog trainer in Hilo, Hawaii. Debi holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Listed services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and dog sports and tricks.

At a glance

• Trainer: Debi Gerlinger
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Hilo, Hawaii

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

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. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.