Humane Society for Greater Nashua

Humane Society for Greater Nashua is a dog training business in Merrimack, New Hampshire, run by Debra Ford. Debra holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Victoria Stilwell Academy dog trainer certification. They’re a Pet Professional Guild member, which means no shock, prong or choke collars in training. Listed services include private lessons, group classes and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Debra Ford
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · VSA-CDT · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, reactivity and aggression
• Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire

What this means for a Frenchie

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Credentials are shown as the trainer lists them in the Pet Professional Guild directory. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.