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Nick’s K9 Services

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$250
Starting price

Specific behaviors to address

Responds in about 8 min

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About
I’m Nick, I’ve been around dogs all my life. Over the last 7 years I’ve worked with fosters, rescues, and other dog trainers to build and rehabilitate dogs. Through those experiences I’ve develop the tools and techniques that I use to successfully train and rehabilitate dogs. If you should choose to work with my team and I, our goal is to work with you to create a strong relationship between you and your dog and to help you develop a well mannered, obedient, and balanced dog.
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Hired 47 times

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3 years in business

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2025

Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size

Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Medium (26 - 40 lbs)

Large (41 - 70 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

Board and train

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Nicole C.

Mar 6, 2026

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We can’t thank Nick enough for the incredible difference he’s made with our dog, Neptune. When we first started training, Neptune struggled with crate training and some behavioral challenges, but Nick’s knowledge, patience, and dedication truly changed everything. He didn’t just train our dog — he taught us how to better understand Neptune and work with him the right way. The progress we’ve seen has been amazing. Neptune is now much more comfortable in his crate and his overall behavior has improved so much. You can tell Nick genuinely cares about the dogs and the families he works with. As fur parents, we’re incredibly grateful for his guidance and support. If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in your dog’s success, we highly recommend Nick. 🐾

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Elaine P.

Feb 26, 2026

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Nick was very kind and thoughtful and giving me the kind of advice. I need to travel with my dog. He was very patient and explained things very thoroughly. Should I have need of training experiences again, I will definitely contact Nick.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Maya B.

2 weeks ago

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Easy to communicate with, very effective trainer! I absolutely recommend Nick, he’s been a huge help in my new German Shepard. Working on leash manners, establishing boundaries, not rushing the doors and learning to settle. Am glad to have Nick on my team for support!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Trinity C.

Jan 3, 2026

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Nick is awesome! From the consultation over the phone to him meeting our dog for the first time, he was able to give so much info and pin point what we needed to work on. He gave pointers and feedback in depth going step by step on what to do. It’ll be work but we know with Nick’s help our dog will be 100% trained :)

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • House training • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Scarlett-Stella M.

Dec 9, 2025

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Nick is an incredibly honest, patient, and knowledgeable trainer. I brought my dog in for a consultation, and he took all the time necessary to listen to her full background and truly understand where we’re starting from. After play-testing her, he shared his analysis and insights in a way that felt thoughtful and professional. We talked through my goals, and he was not only understanding but also realistic, giving me a clear, rough plan of how we can work toward them. As a woman, it can sometimes be difficult to find a trainer who genuinely listens to the kind of goals you want for your dog and understands the approach you’re looking for. With Nick, I felt completely comfortable and confident. I’ll be moving forward with our training, and I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for a trainer who truly takes the time to understand your needs, your dog’s needs, and who is transparent about what it takes to achieve your goals.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Therapy or service dog training • My home, venue, etc.

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