BEST GOOD FRIEND
Canine Coaching
Private Dog Training & Owner-Focused Coaching
Personalized in-home dog training & owner focused coaching in Charlotte, NC to help you understand and confidently guide your dog through every stage. Because training your dog is more than just the obedience... it's creating a relationship with your Best Good Friend for life.
I’m not just here to teach "Sit-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 you both feel more fulfilled.
Hey there! I'm Genna, your Canine Coach
I work with real people and real dogs... the jumpers, pullers, barkers, and bolters — to help you build a calm, respectful, and fulfilling relationship with your dog. You don’t need to be a professional trainer to succeed — just your dog’s Best Good Friend.
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Unlike pricey board-and-train programs that separate you from your dog or feeling like you're learning performative obedience that you'll never use... my approach keeps you both connected. Training happens in your home, in your neighborhood, and in your real life — because that’s where the learning matters most.
I know your schedule is already full. That’s why I focus on teaching you how to be intentional with the time you already spend with your dog. Together, we’ll use everyday moments as opportunities for leadership, connection, and confidence — so you can stop feeling frustrated and start truly enjoying your dog again.
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Think of me as your guide through all things canine.
Hi, I’m Genna, your personal Canine Coach — here to help you and your dog become the best team you can be.
I adopted a cattle dog mix named Bubba Gump in 2014. After weeks of searching, I came across his profile through a rescue organization, and I don't quite know how else to describe it... but I needed to have him.
He was terrified of the world and in desperate need for confidence boosting... and as a very new dog trainer, I didn't quite understand the journey this dog would take me on.
Bubba was a challenge in all the best ways, and once I understood how dogs behaved, thought, and responded to the world around them... it taught me that training was not just teaching a Sit-Stay and a polite heel. It's about building a beautiful relationship between our dogs to make our world, their world, make sense and take it on with confidence, together.
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"Bubba was my best good friend. And even I know that ain't something you can find right around the corner." -- Forrest Gump
It All Started With My Own Dog...
Why Am I So Passionate About Helping Owners?
Let's make life with your dog
even better
Whether you're starting fresh with a puppy, tackling challenges with a "teen", or fine-tuning with an old friend, personalized coaching can make all the difference. You don’t have to figure it out alone — I’m here to support you every step of the way. If you're ready to build a better bond, boost your dog’s skills, and enjoy more ease day-to-day, let’s chat!
Click to go to the inquiry form to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward the partnership you’ve always wanted with your dog.