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Nikki and Her Dogs is a dog training and behavior modification service for folks living in the Baltimore area and worldwide.

I teach and personally utilize positive, ethical, force-free training principles.

This is a judgement-free space where all are welcome.

Service area for in-person training: All of Baltimore City and Baltimore County, and select parts of other Maryland counties. Please inquire.

Service area for virtual training: Worldwide!

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Get to know me on Instagram! @nikkiandherdogs

You do not owe anyone access to your dog. Folks may behave as if you do, but you don’t. Hold firm.

Also, there is a difference between being polite and being friendly. Being friendly invites further conversation, and if you have a sensitive d

It’s very telling that so much of the lingo is masking an uglier reality:

“Pressure” (force)
“Communication” (punishment)
“Leader” (corrections officer)
“Low-level” (a half-truth)
“Correct

Not gonna lie, I’m nervous about sharing this. I often talk openly about my dog training journey, but this aspect of it can strike a nerve for a lot of folks. 😬

I really want to be clear here:

I am not excusing punitive training methods or

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The letters "AI" (for artificial intelligence) with the "no" symbol overtop of it, signifying that there is no AI on this website.