
We love to help people create the pet of their dreams
We recognize that every dog - and owner - is different.
Some dogs require more time to learn, others catch on
quickly,
and many suffer from behavioral problems that
can be an unending source of frustration.
That's why we offer a wide range of packages, tailored
to your pup’s individual needs.


Training Your Best Friend specializes in addressing a range of behavioral challenges, including aggression, fear, separation anxiety, and more. I offer a comprehensive suite of educational programs and services, each tailored to meet the unique needs of both dogs and their guardians.
At Training Your Best Friend, my mission is to empower pet parents with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to understand how their dogs learn, communicate, and grow. Through compassionate, science-based methods and positive reinforcement, I focus on achieving lasting, meaningful results that strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
Behavior Consultations are an integral part of my approach. These one-on-one sessions are designed to assess and address specific behavioral concerns you may have with your dog. During the consultation, we’ll work together to identify the root causes of the issue and develop a customized plan that aligns with your dog’s individual needs. With practical, positive strategies, I will guide you through every step of the process to ensure lasting progress and a more harmonious relationship with your dog.
I am dedicated to helping you build a lifelong relationship with your dog, one founded on trust, respect, and joyful connection. With personalized training and practical guidance, you and your dog can thrive together in a balanced, happy, and harmonious home.
I am committed to deepening the connection between pet parents and their dogs by promoting understanding, trust, and mutual respect. Upholding the highest standards of integrity, compassion, and excellence in every aspect of training and client support is my top priority.
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- 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!read moreread lessMary Bailey8/29/2024I 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.read moreread lessTracey Fye6/19/2024I’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!read moreread lessKaitlin Winchell5/29/2024
- We’ve done a couple of group classes with Christie and have had extremely positive results! She is extremely passionate and knowledgeable and you could easily see the difference in each dog’s behaviors over the course. She has a wealth of experience and she has our complete trust in our puppy’s development!read moreread lessHarrison Chabinsky5/22/2024Such a Pleasure! Christie was great to work with during the public manners classes. We first tried basic class but found it wasnt best fit for Charlie, she allowed us to move over which worked out great and could recognize it was better match for him and his current manners. I also appreciate she helps teach you working with your best friend directly, as I admit I had faults that likely got in the way more than anything trying to communicate with him. We will be back soon for next fall classes. We are very proud of our little graduate =).read moreread lessczorr19974/26/2024We could not have been happier with the experience that Christie provided for our baby girl. We started with a very shy, easy to startle puppy and ended up with a social and outgoing big girl! Our baby has learned how to be respectful and listen (for the most part, I mean she is still a baby) to us. Just the fact that the nipping has almost stopped is amazing. She now walks easily on a leash and we understand how to read her needs and body language. I highly recommend Christie and her positive training.read moreread lessMichelle Tennant4/23/2024
- We have 2/ 2 year old Pomeranians!! They were a challenge walking, trying to chase cars, barking at everything and simply wouldn’t listen!! We registered them in the basic obedience class!! The first day they were both nervous (several Great Danes). The second class they were both a bit more comfortable!! Christine interacted with Majesty(boy) he growled! She watched him for the remainder of the class! Before we left, she informed us he was fearful and thought her Fearful Fido Class would be a better fit!! She was right! He did much better!! Duchess(girl) will do just about anything for a treat!! Walks have been amazing since I no longer walk them together!! The little tips like that has made life easier for me and them!! We did the work and got results!!! We will definitely be taking more classes!!read moreread lessBonita Cobb4/05/2024Christie is amazing! We brought our 6-year-old dog Nyla to her Reactive Rover 1 course, and it's made a huge difference for her and for us. She's so much less anxious, she rarely reacts to other dogs, and we can get her attention back if she does. Christie does an amazing job with training, and she worked around nasty weather to make sure we could still do the whole course.read moreread lessIndigo Roper-Edwards4/01/2024