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Nick's Dog Training

Northeast Ohio, OH, USA

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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NICK'S DOG TRAINING: Experts in behavior modification (leash reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety), obedience (basic, advanced, off-leash), service dog training, competition skills development, and puppy foundational training for puppies/dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds.

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11 February 2025

There's really no accurate way to say in a review just how much i am greatful for the freedom and security ive gained having Colby spend time with Nick he's known sand worked getting him prepared for service work. Being in a wheelchair makes things a challenge my puppy brings me things picks stuff up when I drop it guids my chair when I can't push when i can he is right there and I wouldn't have the abilities and possibilities open to me now if not for him You can see all the lives he's changed for the best on his media. And I hope for the people reading and deciding you will never regret a moment of the time you will have with your pup nicks dog training will make those moments possible to happen More...

9 February 2025

Nickis the best! So professional and great with myself and my dogs. Great results, couldn't be happier!

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Thank you Jen, it was a pleasure working with you and your dogs. We appreciate the positive feedback and we are glad we were able to help you create such a positive result.

7 February 2025

Nick is our third trainer and as the saying goes, third time is a charm! Nick is the only one who seemed to get through to our dog. It is a constant work in progress but we had to learn some things as well as our pup. We had never had a reactive dog before. Nick was referred to us by a friend and we consider it one of the best referrals ever! More...

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Thank you Nora. It was a pleasure working with you and Scout in our dog training private lessons program. We appreciate the kind words and positive feedback!

15 January 2025

Nick taught me quite a bit about what to do with an unpredictable stray that we took in. The dog was aggressive with strangers and we feared that big trouble was on the way. Nick trained us to train the dog, who now is doing so well that people say "that's a good doggie." I can safely recommend Nick! More...

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Thanks Kip for the feedback and for trusting us with Romeo’s training. It was a pleasure helping you and your family through our Dog Training Classes in Cuyahoga County. Feel free to stay in touch and keep us posted on your continued progress!

25 December 2024

Nicks training methods worked wonders with our Beulah. She went from being terrified of other dogs, to happily playing with dogs after just two sessions. We couldn't be more satisfied with the results, thanks to Nick. More...

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Thanks for the review, Rick. It was a pleasure helping you and Beulah and watching her gain confidence!

14 December 2024

I would really recommend Nick to help train your dog with any training. He understands dog language, how they think which helped me understand why my dogs do what they do. My dogs behave better now.

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Thank you so much Vicki for the positive feedback and the review. It has been my sincere pleasure helping you and your dogs. I look forward to seeing your continued progress and Sonny passing his AKC Canine Good Citizen test!

2 December 2024

Nick was very professional and candid about what our dog needed… and what our role in the process was. After one visit.. our dog was completely different. She went from being disobedient to following our commands and listening to us. We went from a very stressful household to a calm one. Nick was worth every penny we paid. We were so frustrated and burned out… he truly “ saved the day.” Our visitors are astonished at the progress and the comment we get over and over is “ she’s like a different dog.” Thanks Nick. You will always be top dog in our book! ❤️ More...

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Thank you Jan for trusting me with Patch's training. It was a sincere pleasure helping you and your family.

17 November 2024

I just want to take a moment to share my experiences with Nicks Dog Training. I must admit I was a little skeptical because I came across Nicks Dog Training in a Facebook ad but I took a chance. Nick came to my home and after meeting and speaking with him, I was sold. Nick is sincere and forthcoming, a straight shooter. He was very patient with my dog Rocky (and with me.) Nick was very flexible with my schedule and the time he spent with us. He was very respectful of my time and a great communicator. Nick is a man of his word and to me that is priceless. His training methods were simple and easy to follow. I saw immediate results after the very first session. My neighbor's caught a couple of our training sessions and inquired about his services. Nick even graciously shared a few tips with my neighbor and his dog. My dog had a big problem running after people or other dogs. Not anymore. I highly recommend Nick's Dog Training to anyone interested in training their dog to listen and obey. It was very reasonable and well worth it. More...

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Maurice - thank you so much for the kind words, I am flattered and appreciative! Great job to you and Rocky. I am so happy everything worked out and that we were able to create such a positive outcome together!

11 November 2024

5 Stars – Outstanding Dog Training Experience!

I can't thank Nick enough for the amazing transformation in my dog’s behavior! From the very first session, it was clear that Nick is not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely passionate about helping dogs and their owners. He took the time to understand my dog's unique needs and tailored the training to ensure success.

The techniques were clear, effective, and easy to follow. My dog is now much more well-behaved, and responsive, and I feel more empowered as an owner. Whether it was leash training, recall, or behavioral issues, Nick provided practical solutions that really work. The sessions were always fun, engaging, and supportive, which made the experience enjoyable for both my wife, me and our dog.

I highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to strengthen their bond with their dog and address any behavioral challenges. It's been a game-changer for us!
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Thank you Craig, it was a pleasure helping you get Archie trained. Enjoy his new training and your new relationship with him.

20 October 2024

***** great dog trainer. I have a black mouth mountain kur/lab mix. Overactive, overly excited, jumper, pulled on leash when we walked. . very strong 70#dog. Nick had him walking nice in a very short time. No more jumping on people when they come to visit. No more jumping on the fence after other dogs in our backyard. He is amazing. He met one of nicks dogs to interact and he did good. He has so much patience, skills to help any dog! He gets 5 stars from me. I’d recommend him to anyone! Just see for yourself give me him a call. I was totally amazed at his work. Thanks Nick! 😊🐕🦮 More...

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Hi Christine, my pleasure, glad I was able to help you and Boss. Thank you so much for the positive feedback.

20 October 2024

Nick helped us with Bruno and Emma. Bruno is just an unruly adolescent in much need of structure. Emma, on the other hand is our almost perfect rescue. We don’t know what happened in that first year of her life before we adopted her, but she probably had no contact with other dogs and wasn’t easy for me to try to socialize her. I guess I needed an e-collar too! Nick provided us with the tools to help her and enough guidance to give me confidence. I know now that she is in the right path to being the perfect dog. More...

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Thank you so much for the positive feedback, Olga! It was a pleasure helping you, Emma and Bruno. I am so pleased that I was able to help you create such a positive outcome for the dogs and for your relationship with them. Maybe I’ll see you at the dog park sometime. Take care!

20 October 2024

We have a beautiful rescue dog, Emma, who didn’t like other dogs and was stubborn and dominant. Nick has helped her so much I now feel we are finally having the perfect dog she deserves to be.

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17 October 2024

My heeler was a leash puller, excessive barker, and got into the trash a lot. Working with nick helped us learn how to curb the unwanted behaviors. Now he can walk off leash with me and we can have company over with no stress! This was a great experience for us and Zuko! More...

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Glad it all worked out, great job with the training and thank you for the feedback!

5 October 2024

We had tried training our golden retriever/German shepherd as a puppy. We enrolled her in some group classes, but they just didn’t do the trick. By the time she was fully grown, she had become a hyper girl who had developed some bad habits, such as intense leash pulling, jumping on guests at the door to say hi, and some other unwanted behaviors. She was strong and hard to hold back, so we didn’t take her out as much as we wanted for walks and adventures.

Then, I stumbled across an ad for Nick's Dog Training and decided to give him a call. We are so glad we did! Luna is now able to follow our directions and commands with ease, and she has learned that her good behavior has allowed her to join us on more adventures! I also never imagined I would be able to trust Luna off-leash, and we can confidently do that now, which is amazing. Nick was very helpful and worked with us in a variety of environments, ensuring that whatever our goals were for Luna were met. He’s experienced and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for professional dog training!
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Thank you Lauren for the feedback and for entrusting me with Luna’s training. It was a lot of fun working with you and your family. Enjoy Luna and her new training, especially the off-leash freedom and outdoor adventures!

5 October 2024

We had tried training our golden retriever/German shepherd as a puppy. We enrolled her in some group classes, but they just didn’t do the trick. By the time she was fully grown, she had become a hyper girl who had developed some bad habits, such as intense leash pulling, jumping on guests at the door to say hi, and some other unwanted behaviors. She was strong and hard to hold back, so we didn’t take her out as much as we wanted for walks and adventures. Then, I stumbled across an ad for Nick's Dog Training and decided to give him a call. We are so glad we did! Luna is now able to follow our directions and commands with ease, and she has learned that her good behavior has allowed her to join us on more adventures! I also never imagined I would be able to trust Luna off-leash, and we can confidently do that now, which is amazing. Nick was very helpful and worked with us in a variety of environments, ensuring that whatever our goals were for Luna were met. He’s experienced and I highly recommend him if you’re looking for professional dog training! More...

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3 October 2024

Nick has been a blessing for our family. After only 5 weeks he was able to train our 15 month old pitbull. Our pup no longer jumps on people or pulls when walking. We've even been able to take her off leash which is something I never even imagined possible. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking to train their dog quickly and effectively. More...

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Thanks Erina! It was lots of fun working with you and Snickers during our Dog Training Lessons. I am glad we were able to create such a positive outcome… enjoy the training and your new ability to take Snickers out in public with you (anywhere and everywhere) with the comfort of knowing she will be on her best behavior :)

28 September 2024

Nick performed a miracle with my dog Bennie. Unfortunately Bennie had serious behavioral issues that we couldn’t take him to groomers, veterinary or have him boarded when we take trips. We were at our wits end and didn’t know what to do. We love Bennie and didn't want to give him up. Luckily a neighbor referred me to Nick. He was patient and terrific with Bennie. After 5 sessions Bennie’s behavior improved dramatically that he became more social with people, the excessive barking and pulling on the leash stopped and eventually he was able to be groomed by a regular groomer. My sister and I are so grateful to Nick. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone having behavioral issues with their dog. You will definitely see results!! More...

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I am so glad I was able to help you create a positive outcome for Bennie. Enjoy your new relationship with him and please keep me updated on his continued progress.

27 September 2024

I am so thankful that I found Nick to work with my 2 dogs and my family. Not only did we learn typical training, we also learned how to deal with the aggression between our dogs. Nick is compassionate and very knowledgeable with the different canine behaviors and how to address each accordingly. I HIGHLY recommend Nick's Dog Training regardless if you need help with aggressive behavior, or just unwanted behavior or habits; Nick can help you! More...

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Hi Michelle. Thank you for trusting me to help you with Rocky and Apollo. It was a pleasure working with you and your family and I am glad we were able to create a positive outcome for you and the dogs!

27 September 2024

Nick was nothing short of amazing for our dogs! You can absolutely tell that this is his passion. If you’re on the fence, please take the plunge. It was worth every penny, but you truly need to do your “homework” to remain successful in his programs. He was wonderful and I can’t say enough great things. He was also very flexible with our crazy work/family schedule. He absolutely has my recommendation to anyone looking to train their dogs, no matter the age! More...

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Pleasure working with you and your family, Liz! Thank you for your time and trust and thank you for the positive feedback.

19 September 2024

Nick’s Dog Training is the Best!
We have a 7 year old German Shepherd. Many friends/ family said he was too old… Well Nick proved them wrong. He walks without pulling, no mor chasing cars when waking! He is a happier dog! We highly recommend Nick! More...

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It was awesome working with you and Duke. Glad I could help. Enjoy the walks!

18 September 2024

I have nothing but positive things to say about the training received from Nick.
My Walter is a very reactive dog. He barks and becomes aggressive whenever anyone or any other dogs are in the vicinity. He jumps at the doors and windows and barks loudly whenever he sees someone else outside. Nick helped us shut down this behavior almost immediately.
He is also a playful puppy and likes to jump up on company and inside visitors. He doesn't know his own strength or size at 80 pounds. This is also a behavior we immediately worked on and were able to correct quickly.
Leash walking and pulling were also things we worked on, related to his reactivity. And while we are still working together on this issue, it is 100% better than when we started. Walter is still learning to walk "in heel" (I'm learning too) but is amazing with loose leash walking. His reactivity is also so much more controlled.
Nick is patient and kind. He not only helped my Walter, he helped and instructed me immensely with my anxiety with this reactivity. I was afraid to walk my dog, afraid he would injure me with his strength, afraid he wouldn't listen or he would react negatively to others. I am no longer afraid and my relationship with Walter has improved beyond being just a mom dog inside the house.
I know that Walter and Istill have work to do together, but Nick helped lay a strong foundation for us to build upon.
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So glad I was able to help you improve your relationship with Walter. He is a great dog and it was a blast working with you both! Keep me updated on your progress.

17 September 2024

our one year old heeler was reactive and pulling outdoors. Just a few weeks with nick and his guidance ans zuko walks well outdoors (on and off leash) and is good at ignoring outdoor stimulants that he used to be so reactive too!!! thanks nick!!!

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16 September 2024

Nick completely changed my dog Hanks quality of life and my anxiety level!!!
Prior to Nick's training I was literally too anxious to take Hank around the block or anywhere else for that matter.
Since completing the training (which was very quick) I take Hank almost everywhere with me. He is a completely different dog!
My daughter thought I was crazy for hiring a trainer. But when we went out of town and Hank was swimming and having a blast with the kids , she looked at me and said "the training was worth every penny!"
I definitely agree, the training was honestly priceless!!!
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Hi Christine! I am so happy I was able to help you and Hank, he is a great dog and he is in great hands with you in his new “fur-ever” home! Thank you so much for entrusting me with his training. Please stay in touch and keep me updated on your journey together. It was a pleasure doing Dog Training Private Lessons with you in Cleveland, Ohio.

16 September 2024

Nick completely changed my dog Hanks quality of life and my anxiety level!!! Prior to Nick's training I was literally too anxious to take Hank around the block or anywhere else for that matter. Since completing the training (which was very quick) I take Hank almost everywhere with me. He is a completely different dog! My daughter thought I was crazy for hiring a trainer. But when we went out of town and Hank was swimming and having a blast with the kids , she looked at me and said "the training was worth every penny!" I definitely agree, the training was honestly priceless!!! More...

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