Noel Hoffmann Dog Training and Behavior Consulting

Noel Hoffmann runs Noel Hoffmann Dog Training and Behavior Consulting, a dog training business in Putney, Vermont. Noel holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Their listed services include puppy training, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. Sessions can be done virtually.

At a glance

• Trainer: Noel Hoffmann
• Credentials: CDBC · KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, virtual sessions
• Location: Putney, Vermont

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

Many French Bulldogs are vocal and pushy with other dogs. Punishing that tends 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. Our French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

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