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Dog Trainer and Their Dog

BEST GOOD FRIEND

Training

In-Home Dog Training  That Works in Real Life

Owner-focused, private canine coaching for people who want training to make sense, feel doable, and actually last.

Private Dog Training in Charlotte, NC

I’m not just here to teach sit and stay.

I’m here to coach you — the owner — on how to lead with confidence, compassion, and clarity in your dog’s everyday world, so life together feels calmer, more connected, and more fulfilling for both of you.

Hey there! I'm Genna, your Canine Coach

Dog training isn’t just about teaching behaviors — it’s about teaching dogs how to live in our world.

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Whether you’re starting from day one or building on existing training, dogs learn through consistency, clarity, and guidance in the moments that matter most.

That’s where a lot of training falls apart — not because the dog can’t do it, but because the skills don’t always carry over outside of practice.

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My coaching focuses on helping owners apply training in real life: In the home. On walks. Around distractions. Through the various stages of canine development...

The principles stay the same, even as the dog grows and goals change.

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When expectations are clear and structure makes sense, behavior becomes easier to maintain, in a way that feels realistic, sustainable. That’s the difference between teaching skills and actually living with them.

Dog trainer with a puppy they are training and building a relationship with.

Training For Real Life

I offer private, in-home dog training and coaching designed to support dogs and their owners through every stage of life in their environment.

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My work is centered around real-life application — helping training hold up at home, on walks, and around everyday distractions.​ Coaching options include:

• puppy foundations and early guidance
• navigating adolescence and growing independence
• refining reliability, freedom, and off-leash skills
• tune-ups when things feel a little off

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Every dog is different and so is every home and routine.  Sessions are tailored to your goals, your environment, and your dog.

Real Dogs, Real Results:

After hearing about Genna through word-of-mouth, I’d confidently recommend her to anyone looking for training. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and helped our Remi go from pulling, choking himself, and lunging out of excitement on walks to staying in line, calm and non-reactive when he sees other dogs and people! The best part was that we saw results QUICKLY! We are thrilled with his progress.

Gina & "Remi"

Already Done Training

but feel like things need a tune up?

If your dog already “knows better,” but real-life and keeping up with training is feeling a little messy, my free CTRL + ALT + DELETE Reset Guide can help you and your dog regroup and refocus.​ 

 

Simple. Practical. Your roadmap for real-life relationship training with your dog.​

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