Joyful Dogs Training

Joyful Dogs Training offers dog training in Milford, Connecticut and is run by Michele Houston. Michele holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. As a Pet Professional Guild member, they’ve committed to training without shock, prong or choke collars. The services listed cover manners and basic skills, private lessons and dog sports and tricks.

At a glance

• Trainer: Michele Houston
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, private lessons, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Milford, Connecticut

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

Neck pressure can make breathing harder for flat-faced breeds, which is why vets commonly recommend a harness instead of collar corrections for French Bulldogs. Reward-based trainers work without leash pops, prong or shock collars, which keeps the airway out of the lesson. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

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