Kelsey Erin Rapp

Kelsey Erin Rapp is a dog trainer in Chatham, New Jersey. This trainer is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP). Services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, in-home training, day training and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Credentials: KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, in-home training, day training, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Chatham, New Jersey

The French Bulldog angle

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Prices and services change, so check with the trainer before you book.