PAWSitively Obedient

PAWSitively Obedient is a dog training business in Hanover, Massachusetts. Trainers include Karen Lanoue-Lambrecht, Janice Virginia Gifford and Janice Gifford. Credentials on the team include the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) credential. Pet Professional Guild membership means a commitment to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include private lessons, behavior consulting and dog sports and tricks. Online sessions are an option.

At a glance

• Trainers: Karen Lanoue-Lambrecht, Janice Virginia Gifford and Janice Gifford
• Credentials: CDBC · IAABC-ADT · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, behavior consulting, dog sports and tricks, virtual sessions
• Location: Hanover, Massachusetts

Why this matters for Frenchie owners

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend to make reactivity worse, not better. Working with rewards and slow, gradual exposure, a behavior consultant aims to change how your dog feels about what sets it off, not just silence it. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

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.