Charlotte NC

because it's not my dog...
it's your dog.

In-home dog training for the owner who knows that the training is up to them, but is looking for more than a dog trainer to make sure they're doing it right. This coaching is for the dog owner who doesn't just want a trained dog... they want a best good friend.

let's get to work!

Best Good Friend Training isn't just a name. It's something I believe in deeply, and it started with a dog named Bubba Gump.

Bubba was my oldest dog and my greatest teacher. He came to me afraid of the world, and what we built together over his lifetime shaped everything about how I coach today. The name comes from a line that always stuck with me — "Bubba was my best good friend, and even I know that ain't something you find right around the corner."

That's exactly it. A real relationship with your dog, one built on understanding and trust and showing up every single day, isn't something that just happens. It's something you build. And it's worth building right.

Genna, certified dog trainer in Charlotte NC, with a client's dog during an in-home training session

I'm Genna,

your
Canine Coach

My coaching isn't about performative obedience or barking commands from a franchise playbook that never gets to the root of your problem. It all starts with you and your dog. Where you are, where your dog is and what's actually standing between you and the relationship you're after. Because you're not just looking for a trained dog. You're looking for a best good friend.

And I know that ain't something you find right around the corner. But it's exactly what we're working toward together.

So, how can I help?

Puppy Training

Puppyhood can be a lot. From setting up your space before they come home to surviving the piranha phase and everything in between — this is hands on coaching through all things puppy. The foundation you build now is the dog you get later.

I Need Puppy Help!

Canine Coaching

Tune up or full journey and everything in between, it doesn't matter. My In-Home private canine coaching is for all stages, all dogs. We first chat about what your training goals or concerns are, and a coaching package is suggested for your needs. No one size fits all. We build a plan that actually fits your life.

Let's Get Started!

Off-Leash Coaching

Are you the adventurous type looking to share incredible memories with your best good friend? Perhaps you've always wanted to enjoy off-leash beach season, but don't know if you could trust your dog? Well now you can. Without sending your dog away for weeks or thousands of dollars, you can experience what safe and reliable off-leash training can give you.

Yes please!

Not sure what you need?

That's what the discovery call is for

Cindy & "Saba"

Real owners,

real results

We hired Genna to work with our dog when he was a puppy. We were planning to take him cruising the Bahamas on a boat. He needed to be socialized and e-collar trained. Genna did a fantastic job training Saba and working with us so we could continue and enhance the training. Since then, I have recommended Genna to our grown children for their dogs and to many friends. People often remark about how well behaved our dog is — I always give credit back to Genna!

Real life coaching tips - on the blog

Training tips, owner insights, and everything in between. Because the conversation doesn't stop when the session ends.

Let's talk dog

Not sure which service is right for you? Book a free discovery call and we'll figure it out together. Each coaching experience is tailored completely to your goals with your dog. Any issues, tune-ups, questions or even if you're starting from the very beginning with your best good friend, you'll have a coach in your corner.

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