The Joy of Wagging

The Joy of Wagging, run by Mariah Klein, is a dog training business in Medford, Oregon. Mariah holds Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP) certification. As a Pet Professional Guild member, they’ve committed to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, day training, behavior consulting and reactivity and aggression.

At a glance

• Trainer: Mariah Klein
• Credentials: KPA CTP · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Puppy training, manners and basic skills, private lessons, day training, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Medford, Oregon

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs can be vocal and pushy with other dogs, and corrections tend 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 French Bulldog training guide explains why force-free methods work for this breed.

Sources: the Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner directory and the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. Check with the trainer before you book, since services and prices change.