Four Paw Sports Center

Four Paw Sports Center is a dog training business in Lynnwood, Washington, run by Robin Carlstrom. Robin holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. They’re a Pet Professional Guild member, which means no shock, prong or choke collars in training. Services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Robin Carlstrom
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · KPA CTP · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Lynnwood, Washington

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. Our force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

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