Jackie the Dog Trainer / SouthPaw

Jackie the Dog Trainer / SouthPaw is a dog training business in Akron, Ohio, run by Jackie Pekar. Jackie holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Services listed include puppy training, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and separation anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Jackie Pekar
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety
• Location: Akron, Ohio

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 Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.