Kayla’s Pet Services – Real Life Dog Training

Based in Castro Valley, California, Kayla’s Pet Services – Real Life Dog Training is a dog training business run by Kayla Michelle Mercurio. Kayla holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. The services listed cover private lessons, day training and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Kayla Michelle Mercurio
• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, day training, reactivity and aggression
• Location: Castro Valley, 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. With rewards and gradual exposure, a behavior consultant can change your dog’s emotional response to triggers instead of only stopping the barking. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Confirm current services and prices with the trainer before booking.