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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package
  • Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large
  • Giant
  • Herding
  • Sporting
  • Working
  • Hounds
  • Terriers
  • Doodles
  • Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • ✓ Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • ✓ Clickers
  • ✓ Food Rewards
  • ✓ Harnesses
  • ✓ Flat Collars

Training is conducted individually in the client’s home, with customized curricula based on the dog’s personality and the owner’s goals. Programs include one-time consultations, ongoing weekly sessions, and structured packages for behavior modification or puppy training.

Group classes are also offered in Holly Springs. Training emphasizes real-life application and owner education to ensure lasting results.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Clients are encouraged to call for a free evaluation to discuss customized training packages and rates.

Policies

Phone calls are returned promptly, and clients are encouraged to call between lessons with questions. Appointments are kept on time. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but professionalism and responsiveness are emphasized.

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Testimonials

“It is my pleasure to recommend Frank Verni as an excellent dog trainer. I have referred patients to Frank and Lori for over five years and have gotten excellent feedback from my clients. Their training methods are gentle and effective and the results have been consistently excellent.”
– Dr. Mitchell Kornet, DVM

“I went through training with my dog, Chloe, in the fall of last year. I was trying to get Chloe ready for the arrival of our new baby. I just had to thank you again for helping us. I gave birth January 19th of this year to our son, Aiden. Chloe is a great big sister and she is really attentive to him. She is very well-behaved and gentle with him. Thank you so much!”
– Robin Mobley, client Apex, NC

“I have referred Frank Verni of Best Paw Forward Dog Education for many years. Without exception our clients and their pets are better off after schooling. Their professionalism, expertise and customer relations has brought an impeccable reputation for excellence.”
– Wendy Scafordi, Wendy’s Professional Pet Grooming

About the Trainer

Best Paw Forward Dog Education, led by Certified Master Dog Trainer Frank Verni, provides in-home dog training services for families in the Holly Springs, Cary, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, and Southwest Raleigh areas. They specialize in solving common behavior problems such as jumping, pulling, barking, separation anxiety, biting, and aggression, while also offering puppy training, obedience, and socialization.

Their approach is personalized, with training conducted in the client’s real home environment to address specific challenges. They emphasize balanced, respectful training methods that strengthen the bond between dogs and owners.

Frank Verni has been training dogs since 1996 and is recommended by multiple veterinarians and rescue organizations. They offer free initial consultations and provide a 10% discount for adopted rescue dogs.

The business is actively involved in the community through events, volunteer training for rescues, and educational outreach.

They also offer group classes in Holly Springs and support programs like AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. Their team includes certified trainers and staff who prioritize professionalism, prompt communication, and humane methods. They educate clients on spay/neuter, vaccinations, and responsible pet ownership, and actively encourage pet adoption.

The business is not a facility-based boarding or grooming provider, but focuses exclusively on training and behavior modification in the home setting.

Accomplishments

Frank Verni is a Certified Master Dog Trainer (CMDT) through the National K-9 Learning Center. He is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator.

He is a member of APDT, IACP, NK9DTA, and The K-9 Circle. He has been recommended by multiple veterinarians and rescue organizations, and has received media coverage including NBC-17 and Cary News.

Best Paw Forward offers an annual scholarship for free training and donates services to rescue groups.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call for a free consultation and evaluation to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule an in-home training session.

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  • 28+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Closed

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • APDT
  • IACP
  • AKC
  • Accredited

Languages

  • English

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer
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