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Nicole V.

Rancho Bernardo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews
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A vacation home your dog will love!

Pet care experience

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 my home.

Reviews

Vladimir Z.
Dog Boarding • Oct 14, 2022
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Nicole is wonderful! My puppy will look forward to spending more time with her and Rafa!

Robin R.
Dog Boarding • Oct 02, 2022
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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!

Brendan F.
Dog Boarding • Sep 15, 2022
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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!

Goodman J.
Dog Boarding • Aug 12, 2022
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Excellent care for our dog.

About Nicole V.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nicole V. would like to know about your pet

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.

A typical day

I love to keep dogs stimulated mentally and physically, we’ll play games indoors and visit the local park. There are also trails all around are neighborhood and a grass lawn to play in and smell around.

Services

Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$20per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY

Nicole can host

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Spayed and neutered dogs
No females in heat
Takes only 1 client at a time

Nicole can watch in your home

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs

Availability

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.

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About Nicole V.

Communication

5 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under 12 hours
90% bookings with photo updates

Skills

8 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

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.

Home

Lives in an apartment
Does not have a yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Information Nicole V. would like to know about your pet

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.

A typical day

I love to keep dogs stimulated mentally and physically, we’ll play games indoors and visit the local park. There are also trails all around are neighborhood and a grass lawn to play in and smell around.

Location

San Diego, CA

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Nicole V.

Rancho Bernardo, CA

5.0 out of 5 stars
•11 reviews