Nicole has done a great job working with our family and our puppy Teddy! We have gone from dog novices to confident dog owners and love having our well-trained Teddy as part of our pack!
Thank you, Brian! Teddy has come a long way, and I'm so glad you guys are feeling more confident as his leaders.
Phyllis .
9 days ago
— Bronx, NY
Nicole has been a very important part of my new puppy experience. I contacted Nicole prior to my puppy pickup day and she has been a wonderful part of my training. Her in home visits have been instrumental and she is so responsive in between visits to provide guidance and support. My puppy loves her and is so excited every time he sees her. If you live in the area she supports I highly recommend her training experience.
Thank you, Phyllis!! It's been a joy guiding you and Toby through all things puppy, and I am excited to see him continue to grow and learn :)
Jessica
17 days ago
— Hartsdale, NY
I adopted my dog on a Sunday and hired Nicole the next Friday! My rescue was dealing with separation anxiety after being in a shelter then multiple foster homes. Her crying and barking whenever I left was tough for both of us, not to mention my neighbors living in my apartment building! Nicole helped me with this issue, taught me how to crate train so she viewed it as a comfortable spot to relax in. I also purchased a ring camera so I can check in which was her idea. Lainey is now so calm and quiet when I leave, she just curls up and takes a nap!
My dog was also good on the leash but she's gotten even better with the training and group walks!
Thank you, Jessica! It has been a pleasure to see Lainey make so much progress. I am thrilled that she is so relaxed when you're out, and it's always great to see her strutting her stuff at the group walks :)
PJ D. .
51 days ago
— White Plains, NY
Nicole is amazingly knowledgeable about dogs and very well prepared. We did several “mother dog” and recall exercises with my hyper 5 month old puppy, Jojo, and the response was immediate! I actually had a much easier than usual afternoon and evening with Jojo as a result.
Thank you for the great review PJ! It was great to see how Jojo responded in the first session, and I am excited to see how she progresses as we continue to work together!
Barry Lee H.
11 months ago
— Hartsdale, NY
I rescued Sherman when he was 11 months old. We have been together 6+ years. He initially had terrible separation anxiety.
Constant Howling. I tried to reason with him by talking to him-"Man, work with me on this." He obviously did not understand.
I then went to the web and found Bark Busters who paired us with Nicole. Through a Behavioral Non Invasive Approach(No Electric and No Choke Collars)- the howling got under control. Nicole has been very helpful to us through out the years and is great on follow-up. Sherman and I highly recommend her. By the way, I have found that about 80% of Nicole's training is for the dog parent with the balance 20% for the dog(No Joke).
Thank you, Barry, for the great review! It is always a pleasure to work with you and Sherman, and I have enjoyed seeing him grow and mature over the years. You've done a great job at implementing the program and course-correcting when things have gotten off track, and Sherman is so relaxed because of it!
Julie M.
17 months ago
— Tuckahoe, NY
I can't say enough positive things about Nicole and the Bark Busters program. My dog has been transformed. I was worried Brody was too old for training/retraining to make a difference but I decided to give it one more shot. What a change! We have gone from my being on constant alert for other dogs on our walks so that I could change directions and/or wait behind a car so Brody didn't see the dogs to actively seeking out other dogs to continue training Brody. They are now barking at him to try to get him to react and he just cooly walks on by. Same thing with the doorbell and people coming over. He now doesn't even come downstairs or to the front door if the doorbell rings. This is vs. going nuts if he heard a car door shut on the street. The program is an investment, but it is SO worth it! Thank you Nicole for giving me the dog I always knew Brody could be.
Thank you for the great review Julie! It's been incredibly cool to see and hear about Brody's transformation, and I know that he is benefitting from the great job you are doing at reinforcing with practice and sticking to the program.
Priscilla K.
21 months ago
— Lake Peekskill, NY
Nicole is amazing! I've learned more in two sessions with her than I have in all the years I've been working with my GSDs. Billy (pictured) was always on high alert, very reactive, and generally a nervous Nellie. Now, with Nicole's expert guidance and genuine understanding of dog behavior, Billy is able to relax and feel safe and confident -- which makes me feel relaxed and confident too. I can't recommend her highly enough! I love the Bark Busters system!
Thank you so much for the great review, Priscilla! It is a pleasure working with you and Billy. He's such a smart and responsive pup, and you guys have a great rapport (which is getting better by the minute as you faithfully implement the techniques). Great job!!
Samantha P.
22 months ago
— Larchmont, NY
My older dog Luna has always been a bit territorial and was never good with strangers coming to my house. It was always very stressful having people over. When I adopted my second dog Bacon back in September, I wanted to start training to make sure things didn't get out of control with multiple dogs in the house. After only a few weeks of training, I saw tremendous success with Luna inside the home! Something I never thought was possible. The whole experience so far has been excellent!! Nicole is very responsive to my emails and is always available to give advice and feedback. She is very understanding of each dogs individual needs and gives suggestions and different approaches to training when needed, which I love! Like people, we all learn differently and she finds what works best for you and your dog and will set you up for success. Very personable and friendly when she comes to my house. She gives praise when deserved and correction when needed. If you do your homework and put in the work, she WILL help you get results. I am very pleased with the progress and changes I have seen so far and am excited to continue working with her in the future! She is the best!
Thank you, Samantha, for the great review! It has been amazing to see Luna's transformation from the first day we met. That would not have been possible without YOUR dedication to the process and to daily practice and reinforcement with both of your dogs. Luna and Bacon are lucky to have a mom who is willing to put in the time and effort to build that relationship with them!
Kat L.
23 months ago
— Hartsdale, NY
Nicole has been AMAZING with training our Frenchie from when he was just a puppy and has since come back for two follow ups when we needed a refresher because we had gotten lazy and again when we had a baby and we got REALLY lazy with the dog training (plus more people were around and no one was following the "rules"). Our pup responded to her immediately and completely changed his behavior as soon as we started implementing her teachings. Let's be honest - WE were the ones that needed the training and retraining. Since the last visit (post baby) - he is the best trained and most well-behaved that he's EVER been and is generally just calmer and more pleasant as a result - our friends and family can't believe it. Nicole has also always been readily available via email and the materials she shares are wonderful resources to come back to and share with grandparents, nanny, etc. We can't recommend Nicole's services enough!!
Thanks for the great review, Kat! Always a pleasure to work with you and Quincy and to see him becoming the best pup that he an be!
Nicole A.
2 years ago
— New Rochelle, NY
I rescued Ziggy at 5 years old and his history was unknown. I wanted to make sure I created a safe environment for him while I was in and out of the home. My initial Zoom call with Nicole started the process. Not only did she provide me with actionable items that she taught and practiced with me on the call, she provided education around the way dogs communicate and why it’s important to established leadership. I saw a MAJOR improvement in Ziggy’s attention to me, calmness and getting comfortable with the crate and house training after that initial call. Nicole was available via email and provided materials to help keep me on track. 10 out of 10!
Thanks for the great review, Nicole! It was great to also meet Ziggy in person and to be able to help you work through and resolve his separation anxiety so that you can enjoy leaving your house now!!
Brian H.
6 days ago
— Rye, NY
Nicole has done a great job working with our family and our puppy Teddy! We have gone from dog novices to confident dog owners and love having our well-trained Teddy as part of our pack!
PermalinkPhyllis .
9 days ago
— Bronx, NY
Nicole has been a very important part of my new puppy experience. I contacted Nicole prior to my puppy pickup day and she has been a wonderful part of my training. Her in home visits have been instrumental and she is so responsive in between visits to provide guidance and support. My puppy loves her and is so excited every time he sees her. If you live in the area she supports I highly recommend her training experience.
PermalinkJessica
17 days ago
— Hartsdale, NY
I adopted my dog on a Sunday and hired Nicole the next Friday! My rescue was dealing with separation anxiety after being in a shelter then multiple foster homes. Her crying and barking whenever I left was tough for both of us, not to mention my neighbors living in my apartment building! Nicole helped me with this issue, taught me how to crate train so she viewed it as a comfortable spot to relax in. I also purchased a ring camera so I can check in which was her idea. Lainey is now so calm and quiet when I leave, she just curls up and takes a nap!
PermalinkMy dog was also good on the leash but she's gotten even better with the training and group walks!
Couldn't recommend Nicole enough!
PJ D. .
51 days ago
— White Plains, NY
Nicole is amazingly knowledgeable about dogs and very well prepared. We did several “mother dog” and recall exercises with my hyper 5 month old puppy, Jojo, and the response was immediate! I actually had a much easier than usual afternoon and evening with Jojo as a result.
PermalinkBarry Lee H.
11 months ago
— Hartsdale, NY
I rescued Sherman when he was 11 months old. We have been together 6+ years. He initially had terrible separation anxiety.
PermalinkConstant Howling. I tried to reason with him by talking to him-"Man, work with me on this." He obviously did not understand.
I then went to the web and found Bark Busters who paired us with Nicole. Through a Behavioral Non Invasive Approach(No Electric and No Choke Collars)- the howling got under control. Nicole has been very helpful to us through out the years and is great on follow-up. Sherman and I highly recommend her. By the way, I have found that about 80% of Nicole's training is for the dog parent with the balance 20% for the dog(No Joke).
Julie M.
17 months ago
— Tuckahoe, NY
I can't say enough positive things about Nicole and the Bark Busters program. My dog has been transformed. I was worried Brody was too old for training/retraining to make a difference but I decided to give it one more shot. What a change! We have gone from my being on constant alert for other dogs on our walks so that I could change directions and/or wait behind a car so Brody didn't see the dogs to actively seeking out other dogs to continue training Brody. They are now barking at him to try to get him to react and he just cooly walks on by. Same thing with the doorbell and people coming over. He now doesn't even come downstairs or to the front door if the doorbell rings. This is vs. going nuts if he heard a car door shut on the street. The program is an investment, but it is SO worth it! Thank you Nicole for giving me the dog I always knew Brody could be.
PermalinkPriscilla K.
21 months ago
— Lake Peekskill, NY
Nicole is amazing! I've learned more in two sessions with her than I have in all the years I've been working with my GSDs. Billy (pictured) was always on high alert, very reactive, and generally a nervous Nellie. Now, with Nicole's expert guidance and genuine understanding of dog behavior, Billy is able to relax and feel safe and confident -- which makes me feel relaxed and confident too. I can't recommend her highly enough! I love the Bark Busters system!
PermalinkSamantha P.
22 months ago
— Larchmont, NY
My older dog Luna has always been a bit territorial and was never good with strangers coming to my house. It was always very stressful having people over. When I adopted my second dog Bacon back in September, I wanted to start training to make sure things didn't get out of control with multiple dogs in the house. After only a few weeks of training, I saw tremendous success with Luna inside the home! Something I never thought was possible. The whole experience so far has been excellent!! Nicole is very responsive to my emails and is always available to give advice and feedback. She is very understanding of each dogs individual needs and gives suggestions and different approaches to training when needed, which I love! Like people, we all learn differently and she finds what works best for you and your dog and will set you up for success. Very personable and friendly when she comes to my house. She gives praise when deserved and correction when needed. If you do your homework and put in the work, she WILL help you get results. I am very pleased with the progress and changes I have seen so far and am excited to continue working with her in the future! She is the best!
PermalinkKat L.
23 months ago
— Hartsdale, NY
Nicole has been AMAZING with training our Frenchie from when he was just a puppy and has since come back for two follow ups when we needed a refresher because we had gotten lazy and again when we had a baby and we got REALLY lazy with the dog training (plus more people were around and no one was following the "rules"). Our pup responded to her immediately and completely changed his behavior as soon as we started implementing her teachings. Let's be honest - WE were the ones that needed the training and retraining. Since the last visit (post baby) - he is the best trained and most well-behaved that he's EVER been and is generally just calmer and more pleasant as a result - our friends and family can't believe it. Nicole has also always been readily available via email and the materials she shares are wonderful resources to come back to and share with grandparents, nanny, etc. We can't recommend Nicole's services enough!!
PermalinkNicole A.
2 years ago
— New Rochelle, NY
I rescued Ziggy at 5 years old and his history was unknown. I wanted to make sure I created a safe environment for him while I was in and out of the home. My initial Zoom call with Nicole started the process. Not only did she provide me with actionable items that she taught and practiced with me on the call, she provided education around the way dogs communicate and why it’s important to established leadership. I saw a MAJOR improvement in Ziggy’s attention to me, calmness and getting comfortable with the crate and house training after that initial call. Nicole was available via email and provided materials to help keep me on track. 10 out of 10!
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