Gentle Spirit Dog Training

Gentle Spirit Dog Training is a dog training business in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, run by Kate Gorman. Kate holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Services listed include manners and basic skills, behavior consulting and fear and anxiety. Virtual sessions are offered.

At a glance

• Trainer: Kate Gorman
• Credentials: CDBC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, behavior consulting, fear and anxiety, virtual sessions
• Location: Basking Ridge, New Jersey

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. A behavior consultant who uses rewards and gradual exposure can change how your dog feels about triggers, not just suppress the barking. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

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