Gentle Approach Dog Training LLC

Gentle Approach Dog Training LLC is a dog training business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Trainers include Lawrence Oliver Stevenson and Larry Stevenson. Credentials on the team include the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services listed include puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. Virtual sessions are offered.

At a glance

• Trainers: Lawrence Oliver Stevenson and Larry Stevenson
• Credentials: CDBC · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, service dog training, virtual sessions
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs are bred as companions and many struggle when left alone. Separation anxiety needs a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.