pupDOGS Training, LLC

pupDOGS Training, LLC is a dog training business in Minnetonka, Minnesota, run by Susan Ward. Susan holds the CPDT-KSA (Knowledge and Skills Assessed) credential. As a Pet Professional Guild member, they’ve committed to training without shock, prong or choke collars.

At a glance

• Trainer: Susan Ward
• Credentials: CPDT-KSA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Location: Minnetonka, Minnesota

Why it matters for Frenchies

Because flat-faced dogs can struggle to breathe with pressure on the neck, vets commonly recommend a harness over collar corrections for Frenchies. No leash pops, prong or shock collars: reward-based training keeps pressure off the airway. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Credentials are shown as the trainer lists them in the Pet Professional Guild directory. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.