Training Your Best Friend LLC
Ranked #2 in Raleigh and #24 in North Carolina
Service area: Servicing Raleigh, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Youngsville, Knightdale, Zebulon, Cary, Garner, and Louisburg. Classes are held at a private location in North Raleigh and at Hollywood Feed Pet Store (Community Room) in Raleigh.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ leash
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training Your Best Friend offers a variety of programs including Basic Obedience (Level One and Intermediate), Puppy Kindergarten (Level One and Two), Public Manners, Canine Good Citizen, Reliable Recall, Mind Your Manners, Pet Therapy, Reactive Rover (Level One and Two), Fearful Fido, Puppy Agility & Obstacle Course, Agility/Obstacle Course, Nose Work, Rally Obedience, and Trick Dog Class Beginner. They also provide private in-home training, behavior consultations, and virtual training sessions.
Classes are typically 7-week courses, with the first session often being an orientation. They focus on practical, real-world application, building trust, communication, and cooperation. Weekly homework is provided to reinforce learning.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
$245 for a 7-week Basic Obedience session. Private lessons are available and are reasonably priced.
Testimonials
“Christie was an answer to prayers! She accomplished more in an hour than we had experienced with a well known Trainer’s 3 week Board and Train! Christie uses positive reinforcement training and she had immediate results with her demeanor and abilities. Our dog is a 10 month old Golden Retriever and we got her from a breeder. Unknown to us, the breeder had done no socialization with her. She was scared of everything to the point it was impacting her daily life. Christie gave us the tools to use to get her on the path to a happy and successful life. We can’t say enough about our amazing experience with Christie Fernandez and her company, Training your Best Friend, LLC. I don’t usually do reviews, but I want other people to know there is help for your dog with Christie and Training Your Best Friend. She is the Best!”
– Mary Bailey
“I took the Basic Obedience class with Christie. My dog is very vocal and can be crazy. I was so afraid he’d be asked to leave after the first class But he did amazing!! He turned out to be a really fast learner and Christie is great with the dogs and humans. Would totally recommend.”
– Tracey Fye
“I’m very appreciative to find Christie! I looked for a trainer that was AKC certified and positive reinforcement training. I recently moved to NC and sent Christie an email sharing my experience with my dog and the training and behaviorists I connected with to work through resource guarding and on leash reaction. After connecting with Christie, she recommended having my dog join an obedience class to socialize and be around other dogs. After a couple classes and trying this approach, she gained so much confidence and both matters were reduced! We are still working through them, but Christie is a great resource to ask questions or advice. Currently we are doing obedience class and my dog is having a blast! I will continue to take her classes and help my dog further become confident in herself and around others. Thank you, Christie!”
– Kaitlin Winchell
About the Trainer
Training Your Best Friend LLC is a dog training business dedicated to helping pet parents create the pet of their dreams. They aim to set dogs up for success by empowering owners with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to understand how their dogs learn, communicate, and grow.
The business specializes in addressing a range of behavioral challenges, including aggression, fear, and separation anxiety. They offer a comprehensive suite of educational programs and services, each tailored to meet the unique needs of both dogs and their guardians.
Through compassionate, science-based methods and positive reinforcement, Training Your Best Friend focuses on achieving lasting, meaningful results that strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Their mission is to help build a lifelong relationship founded on trust, respect, and joyful connection, enabling dogs and owners to thrive together in a balanced, happy, and harmonious home.
How to Get Started!
Clients can enroll directly in classes, with the first class often being an orientation that serves as a prerequisite session to prepare both the owner and dog for training. Behavior consultations are also available as one-on-one sessions to assess specific concerns and develop customized plans.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Evening
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet sitter