"Nicole's calm, patient, and reassuring manner has helped us tremendously. She has a wonderful ability to observe, instruct, and reassure while keeping the training fun for us and our dog. In both private lessons and group classes we are impressed with her ability to not only define issues but to offer solutions we can follow through on. We are so grateful for her help!! - Becky
"Working with Nicole has absolutely built up my confidence with training our dog Bodey! He is a nervous pup and before using her training suggestions I was hesitant to bring him to so many places. He has gained confidence, social skills with other dogs and people, and most importantly Nicole brings a positive vibe with a focus on what your dog CAN do. We still have room to grow but I feel so much better about how I can handle it." -Lauren
"Nicole is a phenomenal trainer and her approach to shaping our dog's behavior is super effective! Her coming to us also let us get our k ids involved more than a group class for puppy kindergarten might have. AND, when we did group classes, our kids were welcome and engaged in the experience as well. Our family highly recommends Nicole! We have several friends who have benefitted from her trainings with their pups too!" - Molly
“We have used Nicole with both of our dogs over the past 11 years. She is truly the dog whisperer. Her training style is really about training us dog parents. Her techniques have helped us deal with jumping and walking. When we successfully use them the dogs are model dogs. I can’t recommend Nicole enough. Her patience and demeanor is paramount and our dogs respond quickly. ” -Jen
"As a new dog owner, the training sessions with Simply Canine were a lifesaver. Nicole gave me the skills, strategies, and confidence I needed to best care for my pup. Ginger and I also love the group classes because we get to brush up on our training in a supportive and encouraging environment. I highly recommend Simply Canine!" -- Laura
"Simply Canine Training (Nicole) changing our life! Our dog would not get in the car and was terrified of car travel. We tried every single training method and nothing worked. It was really scary since we couldn’t take him in the car even to the vet and also felt bad that he couldn’t enjoy outings like hikes and walks. Nicole came over and did an hour training session and completely fixed our issue. It honestly felt like a miracle. Now our dog travels in the car whenever we need him too and does not appear anxious in the car anymore. His leash walking is also hugely improved (and he is a big 80lb puppy)! Highly recommend Simply Canine without any reservation at all. You won’t regret using this dog training company. Also, extremely reasonably priced and more effective than higher priced training options including the ones where you drop off your dog for a few weeks. Nicole is an amazing dog trainer!!!!!! -Joanna
“My wife and I got our first puppy Benny, (coonhound/shepherd mix) in May 2023. He was very nervous on walks, in and around cars, and was constantly jumping and nipping at us at home. During our first consultation, Nicole explained some of the behaviors she was seeing and what may have caused them. Over the course of several one-on-one sessions, Nicole gave us the confidence and knowledge to continue training Benny into the loving, confident, and independent dog he is today! We continue to attend her groups classes where she is very calm, patient, and understanding with us and all other dogs that are there. We also love her group classes because it is a great way to socialize Benny with other dogs and humans in a trusting environment. We cannot recommend her enough!” -Dylan & Maddy
"I started working with Nicole when Moose was a little over a year old with some stubborn behavior habits (jumping, leash pulling, puppy tantrums, etc). From individual training to group classes with Nicole, Moose has made tremendous progress and not only listens but has also learned so many new commands. I now know how to best control his crazy lab behavior & I am able to walk him/take him on so many adventures that would not have been possible without Nicole’s help! The controlled setting of group classes are perfect for socialization with other dogs while navigating real life challenges we come across daily. We learn something new each class & have so much fun in the process!"- Danielle
"Nicole is simply the best. She will take the time to ensure you and your dog are getting the training you need. Yes she will be training you and trust me you need it. Whether it’s me, my 11 year old daughter or 7 year old son Thor will walk perfectly, no pulling or nonsense and react based on our commands. Nicole has trained all of on how to implement and reinforce training. Anyone can train your dog but if you want lasting results, work with Nicole to train yourself and have the pup that eveyone says “your dog is so good how do you do it”". -Steven
“It has been a privilege to have Nicole and Simply Canine caring for our beloved Aussies for 14 years. Her expertise and compassion has enabled our Aussies to be even more awesome !!! She is beyond a 5 star recommendation!” -Kristine
"We first contacted Nicole in 2022 when we brought home our rescue puppy Otis. He was very fearful to even walk out our front door and did not have great walking manners. Otis had such a positive response to Nicole we were amazed at the progress he made in such a short time. Now 2 years later, Otis is much more behaved when walking and he even joins Nicole twice a week for dog walking which he loves. We are so happy to be apart of the Simple Canine family!" -Tiffany & Dan
"Nicole helped us train our Labradoodle when he was 5 months old. She came to our house for his evaluation and gave us immediate ideas on things we needed to be doing differently. The improvements were dramatic. We've since had 6 additional in-person training sessions, all of which were useful. Nicole doesn't train the dog, she trains the trainers (us), which is important. I can't recommend a trainer more highly." -Tim
Dog Whisperer, One With Dogs, Talented and In-Tune with Dog Parents, are just a few of my favorite nicknames for Nicole. From the moment you and your pooch begin working with Nicole, your relationship with your dog(s) will grow. She offers easily understood guidance, practical and incredibly useful solutions to training your pet (and their humans) to be in the real world. From taking walks to traveling, to every day life to enrichment experiences, to sleep training to potty training, Simply Canine Dog Training is your go to coach for a well balanced, secure, well behaved bestie!-Celeste
"Nicole is the most amazing dog trainer you will ever find for your dog! My Great Pyrenees Sherman went from an uncontrollable puppy to the most well behaved dog in little over a year! Nicole’s group training classes have made a huge difference in Sherman’s social skills with other dogs and people. Thank You Nicole for all you have taught us!!!!" - Barbara
"We cannot recommend Nicole enough! She has been incredibly kind, and most importantly, patient with our very energetic Labrador puppy (Miss Rosey). Nicole consistently goes above and beyond by dedicating extra time to each session, ensuring all questions (even the crazy ones) are answered. What truly stands out is her ability to handle the added chaos of our two young children, who are always eager to join every training session. Despite the distractions, Nicole remains calm and professional, creating a positive learning environment for everyone involved. We are so grateful for her dedication and expertise – I’m truly amazed how Rosey reacts to Nicole’s presence. We would be lost without her!" - Miss Rosey's Family
"I highly recommend Nicole and Simply Canine Training! Our family cannot thank Nicole enough for the training she provided for our Australian Bernedoodle, Teddy. She is a true professional who is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and patient. Teddy is a well behaved, socialized, playful and happy dog! The training and techniques that we learned were so helpful and easy to reinforce when we were in the thick of training Teddy. After all, it is up to the owners to teach and train our pets on a daily basis. But first, we, the owners, have to learn from the best. And the best trainer out there is Nicole! You will not be disappointed if you decide to work with her and you will be able to enjoy your dog at home, on walks, and anywhere you go!" -Kristen
"We highly recommend Nicole to train your dog. Nicole came to the rescue with our two and a half year dog old Sophie. She is the third dog we have owned and never before have we needed professional training until we adopted Sophie. She is an Australian Cattle dog mix who are notabl smart and strong willed. Nicole sat with us for a session and recommended several changes in the way we were managing Sophie’s behavior. We have been implementing her suggestions and Sophie’s behavior is much improved. Sophie is not yet a perfect dog, but we are optimistic that with regular and consistent follow up to Nicole’s recommendations, she will become the dog we know she can be." -Donna
I have two dogs with two very different personalities. One is anxious and protective, the other is fearful and reactive. Both needed a strong trainer who could deal with these tough personalities. That's where Nicole came in. She has been a true leader for both dogs helping them in all situations. When we did one on one training she always set us up for success. Nicole is smart, understanding, and patient. She is a calm leader to the dogs and to the humans. We love the group classes now that we can be good dogs (and humans). I would recommend Nicole to any and all dogs that need training from puppies to old dogs that may need to learn new tricks. Thank you Nicole!! -Alyssa & Alby
