Understanding Your Dog, LLC Training Center

Understanding Your Dog, LLC Training Center is a dog training business in Salisbury, North Carolina, run by Theresa Pitner. Theresa holds Animal Behavior College dog trainer certification. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services listed include private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety and separation anxiety.

At a glance

• Trainer: Theresa Pitner
• Credentials: ABC-CDT · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, fear and anxiety, separation anxiety, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Salisbury, North Carolina

Why it matters for French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs are bred as companions and many struggle when left alone. Separation anxiety needs a gradual, reward-based plan, often coached remotely, rather than crating or corrections. Read our force-free French Bulldog training guide.

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 change, so confirm directly with the trainer before you book.