Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth

Veterinary and Rehabilitation Center of Cape Elizabeth, run by Jocelyn Strassel, is a dog training business in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Jocelyn holds the Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) credential from the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). The services listed cover manners and basic skills and behavior consulting. Virtual sessions are offered.

At a glance

• Trainer: Jocelyn Strassel
• Credentials: CDBC
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, behavior consulting, virtual sessions
• Location: Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Why it matters for Frenchies

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. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the IAABC certified consultant directory, checked October 2026. Confirm current services and prices with the trainer before booking.