Joybound People & Pets

Joybound People & Pets is a dog training business in Walnut Creek, California, run by Aldyn Markle. Aldyn holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Services listed include group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. Virtual sessions are offered.

At a glance

• Trainer: Aldyn Markle
• Credentials: CDBC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, virtual sessions
• Location: Walnut Creek, California

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.