In-home dog training · Mooresville and Lake Norman, NC
And the family that refuses to give up on it.
Phillip Greene trains pit bulls, shepherds, Malinois and the reactive rescue nobody else wants to take on. In your home, on your street, at the lake. Fear-free, reward-based training tailored to the dog.
Lucky, the dog on the logo
Sound familiar?
Most people who call have already tried a class, a YouTube channel or a "balanced" trainer with a tool they didn't like. Some have been told to rehome the dog. Some have quietly stopped walking at the hour the other dogs come out.
"They want a magic pill. They want confidence over their pet's reactivity."
Services and prices
Prices are public because you shouldn't have to sit through a sales call to find out whether you can afford help.
15 minutes · Phone
Is this training right for you? Fifteen minutes with Phillip about your dog, your goals and whether in-home work makes sense. No pitch.
Book the callFree
45 minutes · In-home or on-location
A beginner session in your home to talk through what you need and watch how your dog actually behaves. You leave with a plan.
Free with proof of adoption within 6 months
What's included$125
per session
75 minutes · In-home or on-location
Continued education. Target-based training built around your specific goals, in the places the problem actually happens.
What's included$175
per session
Seasonal · Group, public places
Seasonal hikes, patios and parks where the skills get tested in real life, alongside other people doing the same work.
See the outingsFree
No packages yet. If you want a bundle after the assessment, ask Phillip; that's a conversation, not a form.
What's different
Big dogs
A 70-pound dog that lunges is a different problem from a 15-pound dog that lunges, and it deserves a trainer who isn't nervous around it. Phillip's own dog is a pit bull. Look at the photos.
Large breed training
Rescue first
Most behavior problems in adopted dogs show up in the first few weeks, right when people are most tempted to give up. That's the moment to get help, so it costs nothing.
How the adopter offer works
Vet before leash
Pain, thyroid, gut trouble and medication can all look like a training problem. Phillip asks the health questions first and will send you to your vet when that's the honest answer.
Why we start there
Real-world proof
Seasonal hikes, dog-friendly patios and parks where the skills get tested with distractions, alongside other people doing the same work.
See the outingsHow it works
Nothing is prepaid and nothing is automatic. Every step is a decision you make after the previous one.
See every pricePhone
You tell Phillip what's going on. He asks about the dog, the household and the vet. If he isn't the right fit, he says so and points you somewhere better.
45 minutes, in your home or on location. $125, free for recent adopters
He watches your dog where the problems actually happen. You get a plain-English read on what's driving the behavior and a plan you can start that week, whether or not you book another session.
75 minutes each. $175
Target-based training around your goals: the walk, the doorbell, the other dog, the visitor, the vet visit. You do the handling. Phillip coaches. Homework between visits is where most of the change happens.
Seasonal, free
Hikes, patios and parks with other clients. The skills leave the living room and meet real distractions, with Phillip there to help.
My experience with Lucky's K9 Solutions was outstanding. Their commitment to the breed, professionalism, consistency, and genuine care created a lasting foundation for my pitbull. They taught us how to build a lasting, stronger bond with our dog, Sakka! Years later, we're still not just clients; we're furry family forever.
The only review we've published so far, in her own words. More will go here as clients agree to share them.
Phillip and Lucky
Phillip has spent five years working with large and reactive breeds, first around Atlanta and now in Mooresville, and most of that time has involved a rescue shirt. Lucky is his own dog. The trail selfies aren't marketing; that's just where they are on a Saturday.
"With 5 years of experience in canine training, I specialize in fear-free and balanced training methods tailored to each dog's unique needs. My goal is to build confidence, strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners, and create lasting, positive behavior through clear communication, patience, and consistency."Read the whole story
Service area
In-home means in your home, whichever side of the lake you're on. Sessions also happen on your street, at a trailhead or on a patio when that's where the problem lives. There's no office to visit, which is the point.
Somewhere near those? Call. The answer is usually yes.
From Phillip
lake norman
Taking a big dog to the lake, the trails and the patios around Lake Norman without a scene. Heat, pavement, life vests, leash rules and the patio down-stay.
assessment
The $125 Initial Assessment Visit, minute by minute: the door, the questions, the house walkthrough, the leash walk, and the honest recommendation at the end.
pit bulls
Breed labels follow you to the vet, the park and the rental office. Honest talk about arousal, strength and management from someone who loves the breed.
Straight answers
Yes. Every assessment and every private lesson is in your home or at the place the problem happens (your street, a trailhead, a patio). There is no facility, no board-and-train and no group class. Phillip drives to you across Mooresville, Statesville, Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville.
The first phone call is free. The Initial Assessment Visit is $125 for 45 minutes, and it's free if you adopted your dog in the last six months. Private lessons are $175 for 75 minutes. Community Outings are free. Everything is on the pricing page; there are no packages to prepay.
It's most of what Phillip does. Leash reactivity in large dogs (lunging, barking, pulling toward or away from other dogs and people) is the main reason people call. The work starts with distance and management, then builds new responses in the exact places the dog struggles.
Phillip uses fear-free, reward-based training tailored to the dog. He starts with the dog's health and stress level, uses food, play and clear communication, and builds a plan around what your dog can actually do today. On the call he'll talk you through exactly what a session looks like so there are no surprises.
Because pain, thyroid problems, gut issues and some medications can look exactly like a training problem. Phillip asks about your dog's health history on the first call and in the assessment. When the honest answer is 'see your vet first', that's what he'll tell you. He doesn't diagnose; he just doesn't ignore it.
Next step
Tell Phillip about your dog. He'll tell you honestly whether in-home training is the right next step, and what it would cost. No pitch, no pressure.
Adopted in the last 6 months? Your assessment visit is free. How it works.
