The Force Free Way Dog Training

Joanne Ometz runs The Force Free Way Dog Training, a dog training business in Berwyn Heights, Maryland. Joanne holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. They’re a Pet Professional Guild member, which means no shock, prong or choke collars in training. The services listed cover puppy training, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and service dog training.

At a glance

• Trainer: Joanne Ometz
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, service dog training
• Location: Berwyn Heights, Maryland

What this means for a Frenchie

Frenchies can be loud and pushy around other dogs, and corrections usually make reactivity worse. A behavior consultant who uses rewards and gradual exposure can change how your dog feels about triggers, not just suppress the barking. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. We show credentials as the trainer lists them in the Pet Professional Guild directory. Services and prices change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.