N2paws LLC

Based in Peculiar, Missouri, N2paws LLC is a dog training business run by Pat Hennessy. Pat holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), an IAABC behavior consulting certification and the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. They belong to the Pet Professional Guild, whose members agree not to use shock, prong or choke collars. Services include behavior consulting. Sessions can be done virtually.

At a glance

• Trainer: Pat Hennessy
• Credentials: CDBC · IAABC · CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Behavior consulting, virtual sessions
• Location: Peculiar, Missouri

The French Bulldog angle

Frenchies can be loud and pushy around other dogs, and corrections usually make reactivity worse. The goal with a reward-based consultant is to change how your dog feels about triggers through gradual exposure, not only to stop the barking. Our French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Confirm current services and prices with the trainer before booking.