Mindful K9 Training

Shannon Kelly runs Mindful K9 Training, a dog training business in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. Shannon holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) credential. Services listed include behavior consulting. Sessions can be done virtually.

At a glance

• Trainer: Shannon Kelly
• Credentials: CDBC · IAABC-ADT
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Behavior consulting, virtual sessions
• Location: Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

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. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

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