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Nicole B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients
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Nicole B.

5.0 out of 5 stars
2 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $90 per night

Highlights

Basic background check
17 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

Dog Trainer, 17 years experience

🚨 Not Your Average Dog Trainer 🚨 If your dog has been labeled “stubborn,” “reactive,” “too much,” or “untrainable” - I'm the trainer for you. I’m a canine behavior modification trainer with 17 years of hands-on experience working with: •Reactivity (dogs, people, environments) •Fear, anxiety, and confidence issues •Aggression prevention & rehab •High-drive and working breeds •Puppies that are already headed the wrong direction •Service and scent dogs •Dogs that “know commands” but can’t function in real life 🚫I don’t do gimmicks. 🚫I don’t do quick fixes. You've got to put in the work just as much as your dog does 💪🏻 🚫No dog is untrainable in my book I build customized training plans tailored specifically to your family and dog. I work with all breeds and issues in real environments — teaching emotional regulation, impulse control, and clear communication so behaviors actually change, not just get managed for the time that I'm there. I send you home with weekly detailed homework that is easily manageable for you and your family to work on until I return the following week. ✨ What I focus on: ✔ Behavior modification ✔ Teaching owners how to handle situations ✔ Structure, clarity, and consistency ✔ Long-term results that hold up outside the training session If you’re done wasting time, money, and patience and you want honest guidance and real progress — I’m your trainer. 🖤 Challenging dogs welcome. 🖤 Overwhelmed owners supported. 🖤 No judgment. Just results. 📨 Message me if you’re ready to put in the WORK and do this the right way for a happy, content, well behaved dog the rest of your dog's life 🐕‍🦺

Qualifications

2 repeat pet parents
64% response rate
Usually responds in around an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
17 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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3 ratings
Kathy H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 24, 2021

She was great. He really had a good time with her dog. She updated us often. Crackers loved her. She gave him a bath and haircut.

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Lyndsay F.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 26, 2021

I enjoyed having my dogs stay with Nicole. They were well taken care of and I did not have to worry. I got constant updates and my dogs were watched constantly.

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Rosee W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 20, 2021

Nicole is extremely good with our boys. They both love her! She took such amazing care of them! Our Creed ate something outside that made him very sick, Nicole knew exactly what to do and acted on it right away. She rushed him to the animal hospital and thankfully he pulled through with flying colors. We could not be more grateful for her and our minds are at ease when they’re in her care. She’s made our lives so much easier while we are planning to move out of state. We love and appreciate her so much and would “highly” recommend her to others! She had them trained to lay down in less than an hour! They came back cleaner even than when they left! ♥️

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Terry V.
Jun 20, 2021

I highly recommend Nicole for taking care of your dog whether it be for walking, boarding or training! She has been working with dogs for many years and has an innate sense of their needs. She truly loves what she does and she is a loving friend to them as well !

Nick M.
Jun 16, 2021

When I met Nicole I knew she trained animals for a living but I had NO IDEA!!! how much she loved them. Animals (mainly dogs) are her life. It’s amazing how she seems to connect with the animals. Because of that love and those connections, I’ve seen her teach animals things in very short periods of time. She will go above and beyond for her clients and their pets not only because she’s good at what she does, but because she actually cares. Nick M

Nicole H.
Jul 16, 2018

If you are looking for a dog whisperer...you found her! Nicole is absolutely amazing. <3 When she comes to our house all four of our dogs want nothing but her attention and lap to sit on. Your entire family, including your fur babies, will be happy from the moment Nicole arrives until she leaves. I would highly recommend her! Five stars! *****

Calendar and availability

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Schedule

Caring for pets is part of my everyday rhythm. I schedule walks, training sessions, and enrichment activities around their energy levels and your schedule. TYPICAL STRUCTURE INCLUDES: •Morning and evening walks or play sessions •Short, structured training or engagement exercises throughout the day •Consistent feeding and potty breaks •Observing and adjusting care based on each pet’s mood, behavior, and progress ❤️‍🩹 I treat every pet like a family member, making sure their care is predictable, consistent, and proactive.

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog, has cats
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

I provide individualized care for every pet, focusing on their behavior, comfort, and safety. Each dog gets structured attention based on their needs — from mental enrichment to physical exercise. ✅ I PRIORITIZE: •Monitoring stress levels and behavior cues •Preventing conflicts with other pets •Following routines for feeding, potty, and medication •Providing calm, clear leadership to help pets feel secure Whether in my home or yours, I make sure each pet feels understood, engaged, and safe — not just looked after.

Pets

A typical day

Every pet gets activities that match their age, temperament, and energy. Fun doesn’t just mean play — it means engaging their mind and body: •Recall and focus games •Structured enrichment activities (puzzle toys, scent games) •Walks with controlled exposure to sights and sounds •Gentle socialization with other pets (if appropriate) •Short training exercises to reinforce manners, impulse control, and confidence. I make sure pets are stimulated, happy, and calm by the end of their time with me — so they’re tired in a good way, not stressed.

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time
Nicole can host up to 2 pets per night
To provide the best care possible, it’s helpful for me to know key details about your pet before we meet: •Health and medical info (allergies, medications, injuries) •Typical daily routine (feeding, potty schedule, naps, walks) •Behavioral tendencies (reactivity, fears, triggers, energy level) •Social habits (with people, other pets, or kids) •Favorite activities, toys, and treats •Any special instructions or training cues you use The more I know, the better I can tailor care and training so your pet feels safe, happy, and confident — whether in my home or yours.
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.