Nicole V.
Nicole V.
Highlights
Pet care experience
Dog Training and Hiking Services!
Hello, my name’s Nicole and I’m a professional dog trainer. I care for dogs one at a time in a dog friendly neighborhood with trails, a fenced outdoor area and free potty bag stations. I have experience with Akitas, Labs, Huskies, Australian Shepherds, Beagles, Labradoodles and many more. Over my years petsitting, training and walking dogs I’ve established a routine to help dogs build confidence in new areas. I have experience with how dogs communicate and learn. If your interested in training your dog on long distance recall I can effectively and humanely train. One of my notable qualities is patience and I have a knack with timid dogs that often find it hard to trust. My strength is building confidence in the shy types and also have worked well with high energy dogs (such as labs, golden retrievers and dutch shepherds). I look forward on building a good foundation for you and your dog, whether on walks, in training or at your home.
Qualifications
Pets
Safety, trust & environment
I’ll give your loved one plenty of time to sniff around the house and get comfortable on their bed or dog friendly couch. I keep an eye on them to make sure they settle down and aren’t showing signs of nervousness. I’ll take your dog for a walk right away around the neighborhood to make sure they feel right at home and I’ll make use of their favorite toys to keep them active and enjoying lots of playtime as needed.
Ratings and reviews
Nicole is wonderful! My puppy will look forward to spending more time with her and Rafa!
This was our first time leaving our Maltipoo while we went back east for a vacation. Nicole was fabulous with our eight month old puppy. She is a certified dog trainer and it was very apparent through her care and knowledge of caring for our dog. She is also very loving and even sent daily pictures to ease my separation anxiety:) We will use her again!
Nicole was wonderful! She sent us lots of pictures and kept us up to date while she was watching Ollie for us. I appreciate how thorough she was during the meet and greet and ensured that Ollie was compatible with her dog, Rafa. Nicole is a dog trainer and animal behaviorist, so I knew Ollie was in great hands. Would def recommend Nicole to any of my friends that are looking for someone to watch their doggies!
Excellent care for our dog.
Nicole was great with Samwise for a dog board. She sent daily pictures and kept me appraised. She’s incredibly nice and I would definitely recommend her!
Annabeth had a happy Christmas break with Nicole. Lots of long walks and cozy naps. Nicole sent lots of pictures every day. I was able to relax knowing she was safe and happy.
Calendar and availability
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Schedule
I’m currently training dogs 3 days a week and at home 4 days, so there will be lots of quality time with your puppy or adult dog. I like to keep them on a routine so they know what to expect everyday, yet also make occasional trips to the local park or trails in the neighborhood.
- 0 to 15 lbs16 to 40 lbs41 to 100 lbsNicole can host up to 3 drop-ins per day
- If your dog has specific dietary or medication needs please let me know. I can accommodate based on request. It’s also helpful to know if your dog had separation anxiety, leash aggressive or not friendly with other dogs.