Hole in the Wall Dog Training Academy

Hole in the Wall Dog Training Academy is a dog training business in Morehead City, North Carolina. Trainers include Patricia Rapaport and Pat Rapaport. Credentials on the team include the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. They belong to the Pet Professional Guild, whose members agree not to use shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, in-home training, group classes and behavior consulting. They also offer virtual sessions.

At a glance

• Trainers: Patricia Rapaport and Pat Rapaport
• Credentials: CDBC · KPA CTP · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, in-home training, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, dog sports and tricks, service dog training, virtual sessions
• Location: Morehead City, North Carolina

The French Bulldog angle

Frenchies were bred to be with people, so time alone is hard for many of them. Separation anxiety responds to a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, not to crating or corrections. Our force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.