REAL K9 Training™

Based in Montrose, Colorado, REAL K9 Training™ is a dog training business run by Melanie Wonneberger. Melanie holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Fear Free certification. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Listed services include puppy training, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and service dog training.

At a glance

• Trainer: Melanie Wonneberger
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · Fear Free · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, private lessons, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, service dog training
• Location: Montrose, Colorado

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

Many French Bulldogs are vocal and pushy with other dogs. Punishing that tends to make reactivity worse, not better. A behavior consultant who uses rewards and gradual exposure can change how your dog feels about triggers, not just suppress the barking. Our French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Credentials from the Pet Professional Guild directory are as the trainer lists them. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.