CLIENT FEEDBACK
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Video Testimonials from Clients
These clients graciously offered to do video testimonials to say, in their own words, what their training experience was like.
Dann & Myles
Primary training goal: Prepare Myles, a big bully mix who doesn’t know his size, for a new baby.
Format: Virtual training
Year: 2024
Jenn, Kevin & Angus
Primary goal: Learn how to safely introduce their newly adopted dog, Angus, to new people.
Format: In-person training in Baltimore
Year: 2025
Screen captures of client comments
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![Social media comment from a virtual dog training client in Italy recommending Nikki and saying the training "completely changed me and my dog's life for the 1000% better"]()
Virtual clients in Italy
Virtual private lessons for a super social adolescent dog with leash reactivity.
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![Social media comment from an in-person dog training client in Baltimore recommending Nikki and saying "she helped me understand Otto and his big emotions so much more"]()
In-person clients in Baltimore City
This separation anxiety case turned out to be more advanced than we thought, so I referred them to a specialist. I was delighted to discover that Melissa and Otto still got a lot out of working with me!
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![Screenshot of a message that says "I felt like I was better equipped to listen and honor her boundaries! With that one call I left as a better foster/pet parent!"]()
Consultation call
60-min consultation call to discuss a new foster dog’s behavior.
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![Screenshot of messages with a client who stated that the training helped her get over the hump with developing her dog's food motivation, understanding her dog, and forming a bond and relationship with her dog.]()
Virtual clients in Oklahoma
Virtual private lessons for an adolescent dog with major GI issues which complicated his behavior.
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![Screenshot of a client message saying "the improvements she's making are so clear!! Thank you so much for all the work you're doing with her"]()
In-person clients in Baltimore
Private 1:1 training walks for a very large reactive dog.
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![Screenshot of a social media comment from a virtual training client saying "I can't emphasize enough how much harder our lives would be without you—our doggo most of all!"]()
Virtual clients in California
Virtual private lessons for a young, complex bully mix with stranger danger and lots of sensitivities.
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![Screenshot of client message saying how much of a difference our training walks make.]()
In-person clients in Baltimore City
Private 1:1 training walks for a city dog who is leash reactive to other dogs and to men.
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![Screenshot of a social media caption saying how much she learned about dogs and training.]()
In-person clients in Baltimore
Private lessons for an adoptable dog with stranger danger.
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![Screenshot of a client comment saying "You are so positive and compassionate in your support and guidance and I do feel like we've accomplished a lot in just these 6 days."]()
Virtual clients
Special 1-week daily virtual training program focused on advancing leash reactivity training.
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![Screenshot of a social media comment saying "Nikki has helped my dog (and me???) be significantly less bonkers in only 3 individual sessions."]()
In-person clients in Baltimore City
Private lessons to improve behavior with guests, leash reactivity and scavenging.
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![Screenshot of client message saying "I have noticed a big improvement since she has started walking with you. Today we went by three dogs and two were big pitties and she did nothing!!!"]()
In-person clients in Baltimore City
Private 1:1 training walks for a leash reactive dog living in the city.
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![Screenshot of client comment saying "All your suggestions have been so spot on and useful. You are very talented and I'm grateful to have worked with you the past 6 days."]()
Virtual clients
Special 1-week daily virtual training program focused on advancing crate training.
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![Screenshot of a social media comment saying that Nikki "worked with our super anxious rescue and helped him become Bentley the Brave. I highly recommend Nikki as an awesome trainer."]()
In-person clients
Private training for a nervous/anxious dog.
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![Screenshot of client comment saying "I can't say enough how great you were... Never thought my dog would be as good as he is now."]()
Virtual clients in Pennsylvania
Virtual daily training to prepare a dog who doesn’t know his size and has some stranger danger for life with a new baby.
What about public reviews?
When I moved back to Baltimore and established my dog training business here, I intentionally skipped setting up Google Reviews or a location on their map. Here’s why:
The most abusive trainers I’ve personally known (and witnessed) have hundreds of 5-star reviews and a 5-star rating overall. Almost no one (sometimes absolutely no one) has left a bad review for those trainers. I suspect this is because these trainers are also intimidating and manipulative with their human clients (again, I’ve witnessed this).
The day I discovered those 5-star reviews was the day I quit encouraging public reviews. If I can’t find the most important information in public reviews—the bad experiences that you most want to avoid—why in the world would I continue to trust them?
I’d rather my clients find me through my Instagram content or referral because choosing a trainer who can help your dog change their behavior is about so much more than reviews. It’s about finding a trainer who matches your values and priorities, and someone you enjoy working together with.
Ideally, my potential clients will browse my content and website and think: “THIS! This is the kind of training/trainer I’m looking for!” You’ll get the best results if you choose a trainer you align with. I hope that’s me, but if not, I hope you keep searching. <3