KatherineK9

KatherineK9 offers dog training in Northridge, California and is run by Katherine McGuire. Katherine holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Online sessions are an option.

At a glance

• Trainer: Katherine McGuire
• Credentials: CDBC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Virtual sessions
• Location: Northridge, California

The French Bulldog angle

French Bulldogs are often vocal and pushy around other dogs, and corrections tend to backfire on reactivity. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. Our French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.