Simpawtico Dog Training, LLC

Simpawtico Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business in Big Flats, New York, run by Ian Stone. Ian holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and an IAABC behavior consulting certification. Services include manners and basic skills, private lessons and group classes. Sessions can be done virtually.

At a glance

• Trainer: Ian Stone
• Credentials: CDBC · IAABC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, virtual sessions
• Location: Big Flats, New York

The French Bulldog angle

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. Our force-free French Bulldog training guide covers the basics.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, checked October 2026. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.