Nickala S.
Nickala S.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Gentle rewards based pet care.
I have years of experience working in grooming, doggy daycare, at a vet clinic, and a credentialed dog trainer. As a graduate of the Academy for Dog Trainers and member of the Pet Professional Guild, I take low stress, fear free management and training seriously. I do not use aversives such as prong, choke, or shock collars, I do not use corrections. I do use food, toys, happy talk and body language to motivate and redirect behavior. Please tell me if your dog has dietary restrictions or if you have allergies to common dog treat ingredients. As an owner of dogs with chronic health concerns I understand that medical concerns can be complex and require strict adherence. Medications, injections or other special needs are fine with me. *Please note I do have a staircase in my home. Your dog will need to be comfy with either using carpeted and walled off stairs or with me carrying them.*
Qualifications
Ratings and reviews
It is amazing to know that our dog is in excellent t hands. Nickala has been amazing!
Nickala did a great job with my sweet girl! I will definitely be calling her again!
Nickala was great! Our dog was nervous at first around a new person, but she knew just what to do to gain his trust. I felt very good knowing our dog was in good hands!!
Only the best for my furrbabies!!! Nickala is amazing! My dogs love her and she knows dogs, their body language and behavior so well (I didn’t even know there was such a prestigious international academy for force-free, cruelty-free training and she’s about to graduate from it!) that I never worry when my dogs are with her. If there was ever a problem I trust her to know what to do. I can’t recommend her enough!!
Nickala is the only person I trust with my dog! My furry girl is older and has a lot of fears. Nickala is a great dog trainer that has helped me understand how to help her with her fears and helps my dog get the mental stimulation she needs on walks, without being afraid of anything new she comes across. My dog comes home happy and tired but not aching (her joints aren't getting any younger) and I don't worry while she's out having fun!! I can't recommend her highly enough!!
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Schedule
Having had to stop training due to my own health, I'm now primarily a work at home artist. This offers a great deal of flexibility in adapting to the needs of the dogs with me.
Where your pet will stay
Home characteristics
Safety, trust & environment
I have a (tolerant) senior dog, a cat and two fenced yards for your dog to explore. Doggy guests are treated like family and join us in play, sniffing and relaxing.
Pets
A typical day
Our days are pretty relaxed, not much foot traffic in the area. I quite enjoy playing fetch, tug or flirt pole with any willing and able dogs though.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbsTakes only 1 client at a timeNickala can host up to 5 pets per night
- Please write down any medication instructions and ensure bottles or bags are labeled correctly. Let me know if your dog has any behavioral concerns with humans, cats or dogs, handling, if they eat non-food items, etc.
- These prices are for 1 dog.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.
Prices may vary based on your selections. A booking fee of 11% will apply.