Lead With Fun

Lead With Fun is a dog training business in Fairfax, Virginia, run by Jennifer Pennington. Jennifer holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services listed include private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and dog sports and tricks. Virtual sessions are offered.

At a glance

• Trainer: Jennifer Pennington
• Credentials: CDBC · CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, dog sports and tricks, virtual sessions
• Location: Fairfax, Virginia

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 and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.