Transformative Dog Training Testimonials

I reached out to Nicole because my dog had developed leash reactivity, and I didn’t have the tools to address that issue effectively. Nicole helped me enhance my skills as a handler while focusing on obedience training, which greatly improved my dog’s comfort in situations that once caused her stress. Now, my dog enjoys more freedom and accompanies me to many places I previously wouldn’t have taken her, resulting in her being much happier and less anxious. Nicole possesses a wealth of knowledge about dog behavior, and my dog gets very excited to see and work with her! I highly recommend working with Explorers (formerly Wild Hearts) for anyone interested in fostering a well-behaved and joyful dog!

The best decision I made for my dog was bringing him to Nicole. Not only did she demonstrate that he could be a well-behaved dog, but she also taught me how to maintain his good behavior through effective obedience training. He's a heeler mix prone to fearful aggression, and I had tried various trainers and training techniques for months without seeing any positive results until I found her. She was able to guide me in understanding my dog's behavior and outlined the steps I needed to take to ensure he remains well-socialized, relaxed, and under control. I highly recommend her to anyone struggling with dog behavior issues, as well as to those who are welcoming a new dog or puppy and need assistance with socialization and training.

We were struggling with our girl Maggie and her dog behavior related to reactivity. We were worried that she wouldn’t be able to be around other dogs at all, but we began working with Nicole to see if we could ease some of her issues. We started with Board and Train, followed by private lessons. Nicole is a wonderful dog trainer who helped us reach a point where Maggie can be on or off leash and ignore other dogs (and even wildlife)! Maggie loves attending Academy days with Nicole, where she gets plenty of time to hang out and play with other dogs. Thanks to Nicole's expertise in obedience training, Maggie now has excellent recall even amidst a lot of distractions. This is especially important for us since we enjoy off-leash hiking on unfamiliar trails. I'm thrilled with everything we’ve learned from Nicole, and I’m so pleased with Maggie's transformation into a well-behaved pup! I definitely recommend working with Nicole for all your dog training needs!

After all the frustrations training my Siberian Huskies to demonstrate good dog behavior and recall on command, I enlisted the help of Nicole. GAME CHANGER! I worked with Nicole for 1 1/2 years, as she patiently taught me effective obedience training techniques for my 2 young, independent-minded Siberian Huskies using an e-collar. They now enjoy so much freedom on the trails with me every day and at home. While on our extended summer trips to the Yukon and Northwest Territories of Canada, camping, hiking, and even paddleboarding, we constantly receive compliments on how well our dogs behave. Our dogs now have the freedom to be full participants in all we do and are the best traveling ambassadors anyone could ask for.

Nicole was incredible with our dogs and our entire family. We found ourselves in a crisis as our dogs began to fight, creating a household on edge. She expertly analyzed their dog behavior, corrected their bad habits, and taught us how to be better owners through effective obedience training. It takes someone truly special to accomplish what she did with such care and skill. Nicole is incredibly responsive, providing updates through videos and texts about our dogs' progress during their training. I’ve never encountered a trainer so devoted; she has truly become a blessing for our family.

Working with Nicole was such a pleasure. She was patient and an excellent teacher, guiding us through effective obedience training. Thanks to her, we were able to enhance our dog's behavior to a level that makes everyone jealous when we go out in public because Tex is so well-behaved. We would highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for help with dog behavior; she is simply the best!