What My Clients Say
We recently adopted a 2-year-old Shih Tzu which spent its first two years of life in a puppy mill in Minnesota. Our new dog was extremely anxious, clingy, untrusting of others, barely potty trained, and socially awkward in every situation. We knew we had our hands full but wanted to adopt our dog regardless.W e quickly signed up and Nikki was at our door a few days later. Nikki worked with us weekly and showed us everything we needed to do to help our new dog get past her issues. Nikki made training our rescue dog the enjoyable experience that it should be, and helped our new dog overcome her behavior problems and adapt to her new life with us. Our rescue has become a well-trained happy pet thanks to Nikki, she is simply incredible. She is the kind of person you easily welcome into your home and build a friendship with, as she is personable, kind, friendly, and respectful. As a Dog trainer Nikki is top shelf. She is professional, knowledgeable, patient and has a skill set to help tackle any issue.
If you have a dog with behavior issues, or if you think you would just benefit from a dog trainer, Nikki is the way to go, there is no chance you will regret it. Thank you Nikki, it's been a pleasure!!. We may get another rescue just to have you back!!!
We had the pleasure of working with Nikki as our dog trainer, and I cannot recommend her enough. From the very first interaction, Nikki's genuine passion for dogs and their well-being was evident. Her commitment to providing top-notch training services truly sets her apart.
Nikki's interactions with my dog were always warm and positive. She effortlessly created a bond with our furry friend, making the training sessions enjoyable for both dog and owner.
Her patience and understanding were remarkable, ensuring that our dog felt comfortable throughout the process.
One aspect that stood out about Nikki was her eagerness to share invaluable information and tips. She went above and beyond by providing us with a wealth of knowledge on various training techniques, behavioral cues, and practical tricks. Her expertise and guidance were instrumental in helping us understand our dog better and establish a strong foundation for ongoing training.
Moreover, Nikki's professionalism and reliability were exceptional. She was consistently punctual and accommodating, always working around our schedule. Her clear and concise training methods made it easy for us to follow along and implement the techniques effectively. Nikki's ability to communicate complex concepts in an understandable manner was truly commendable.
What truly made our experience with Nikki exceptional was her evident love and care for our puppy. It was apparent that she genuinely cared about the well-being and progress of every dog she worked with. This personal touch created a nurturing environment that fostered trust and accelerated our dog's development.
If you're looking for a dog trainer who combines expertise, passion, and a personalized approach, look no further than Nikki. Her dedication, knowledge, and genuine love for dogs make her an outstanding professional. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Nikki for the remarkable impact she had on our dog's training journey.
We were lucky enough to work with Nikki who helped turn our incredibly fearful and anxious dog O’Neil into a totally different dog. O’Neil used to not eat, would refuse to go outside with me, and was terrified of new people. He also showed resource guarding and was sometimes aggressive towards other dogs. Nikki gave us so much support and equipped us with all the tools we needed to help O’Neil overcome his anxieties. We are forever grateful to her for helping us understand our rescue pup. Thank you Nikki.
Jax our dog started training with Nikki at 7 months, he has learned sooooo much. Niki has helped him overcome so many obstacles! She is so passionate and always enjoyed meeting with him! If you’re unsure about getting your dog trained, I recommend 100%! Not only is she amazing but she honestly wants the best for every dog she meets! Thank you to Nikki as this training company wants the best for your dog!
Nikki is absolutely amazing! She changed my and my puppy’s life completely with so many tools and ideas that she provided us to help us build a stronger bond and improve my puppy’s obedience and potty training. With only a free sessions, she’s made such a difference in my puppy’s resource guarding issues (he doesn’t have that anymore!), heeling and recall. My relationship with my pup has also strengthened immensely since then. She’s such a positive person and has sooo much love for all dogs. When I was away on my trip she was texting me and asking for updates from us. She always made herself available via text for all kinds of questions or concerns and we truly depend on her for any issues or changes that come up. I cannot imagine anyone better or more suitable for our needs. I’m sure all the other trainers are just as qualified and helpful as Nikki and I would recommend Nikki to anyone wanting to work on the behavior and relationship with their fur companion in the house!
Nikki is knowledgeable, communicative, empathetic, and friendly. She is as good with humans as she is with dogs! Bindi loved her as much as we did! Nikki gave careful consideration to all of our circumstances. She followed up our meetings with texts, not only to reinforce what she had showed us but to see how we were progressing.
Under Nikki's guidance we learned different ways to help Bindi fit in to our family unit. Nikki helped us with basic commands, harnessing Bindi's abundant energy and love, even suggesting some adjustments on our furniture arrangement to help reduce Bindi's stress.
In addition, I am mobility impaired. A substantial portion of our training involved finding ways for me to be around Bindi without falling over her. Nikki was innovative and found workable solutions. She worked with both of us with the same care and consideration. The only difference was that I didn't receive any treats! Bindi and I learned how to be safe around each other, implementing techniques I would never been able to dream up on my own. I felt completely comfortable working with Nikki.
Bindi was very responsive to Nikki in all aspects of training. I would recommend Nikki in a heartbeat without reservation.
Nikki is an excellent trainer. My almost 2 year old rescue pup, Violet, was having a lot of reactivity and anxiety while on walks. Loud noises and seeing other dogs would set off leash pulling, barking and sometimes growling. After the training sessions with Nikki, Violet is completely enjoying walks and loves greeting other dogs along the way. She barely reacts to loud noises, and if she does she relaxes quickly and confidently. Nikki gave us great tools and tips to help Violet. Her training instructions were not only easy to follow but easy to implement. She helped Violet and she also helped me become a better pet parent. Violet and I are going to miss her, but we know other pet parents are going to be lucky to have her as a trainer as well!