Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training

Pet Harmony Animal Behavior and Training is a dog training business in Naperville, Illinois. Trainers include MaryKaye Kendrick, Allie Bender and Ellen Yoakum. Credentials on the team include the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), the IAABC Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) credential, an IAABC behavior consulting certification and Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. Listed services include private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and fear and anxiety. Virtual sessions are available.

At a glance

• Trainers: MaryKaye Kendrick, Allie Bender and Ellen Yoakum
• Credentials: CDBC · IAABC-ADT · IAABC · KPA CTP
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, virtual sessions
• Location: Naperville, Illinois

What this means for a Frenchie

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 force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory and the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory, checked October 2026. Prices and services change, so check with the trainer before you book.