I found out one of the more difficult foster dogs I had over the years was adopted by Nick and Joy and was flourishing so I followed Get it Done Dog Training (GIDDT) on Facebook for a few years to continue seeing the pup. When I was preparing to adopt an anxious dog that was beyond my level of training I immediately reached out to GIDDT. Boy am I glad we did. I needed more training than the dog did (be prepared to put in the work). So worth it though. Our dog is amazing now and bonded to us. Such a relief to have a well behaved dog. He still has anxiety, but he manages it well. He waits outside of the coffee shop for me while I run in and get food, can sit with me at restaurants, and can now be left out of his kennel when we are gone! Most importantly, he is now happy!! A word of advice to those just starting training, there is a learning curve. When commands don't seem to work for you that the dog does for Nick, keep practicing and record yourself working with your dog so Nick can tell you how to improve. It gets easier and soon you and your dog will get compliments from everyone you walk by. I hope to see you at advanced group training sessions after Covid gets out of the way! read more

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We found THE best dog trainer! Nick worked wonders with our fearful unpredictable pup. We love Get It Done Dog Training and more importantly so does Gozo. We went through training with our dog (we needed it more than he did!)and I love that we can call anytime for a free refresher now that Gozo has been trained and Nick will come out and work with us. Also, Maria, who does the boarding scheduling is so friendly and helpful as well. We would never board Gozo anywhere else. He is happy to go there and I think he would be happy if Nick came home with us. read more

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Absolutely Recommend My shepherd/Lab puppy Chopper was 72 pounds of uncontrolled energy at 8 months. No one enjoyed being at our home. Enter Get It Done Dog Training -Nick came to my home, evaluated Chopper, soon began training and CHANGED OUR LIVES! Chopper now listens, obeys commands, no longer attacks the fence because of the dog next door, and is a very happy and content member of the family. Nick is incredibly knowledgeable, professional and goes above and beyond to solidify a great relationship between you and your dog. His assistant Maria is kind, also very knowledgeable and super-efficient in facilitating the training process. I'm eternally grateful to Get It Done Dog Training which met and exceeded my expectations. read more

The best investment I ever made for my puppy was getting him Trained with Nick at Get It Done Dog Training. Joshua was 6 months when I got him trained and now he is 9 years old and he has still maintained his obedience training and commands. He is so well trained that I can take him anywhere with me. He is also off leashes trained and I can go hiking in the hills and he stays with me and does not chase the coyotes. Nick is like the dog whisperer, he can tell what your dog is going to do before he reacts! The dogs love Nick and he loves them. He has follow up sessions and also training camps every month for his clients to get them to the next level with their dog handling skills. You will never regret the investment that you made at Nicks Get It Done Dog training! I would do it all over again if I got a new dog! read more

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I'm so grateful for Get It Done Dog Training! My mom and I have 2 Australian Shepherds and they were crazy puppies! I was literally getting hurt with them. I had a busted lip and chipped tooth when we dropped them off for their training program. These pups have come a long way and have become better, more confident, and we'll behaved. They don't pull on their leash anymore and drag me. Nick taught me to be their Alpha, he has transformed our relationship with these boys. I used to be worried that they would be too rambunctious for my mom to handle but since they have been to training with Nick at Get It Done, I don't worry about her getting hurt with them. She has full influence and dominance with them when I am away or at work. We tell everyone about Get It Done Dog Training. They really do GET IT DONE. Thank you Nick, Maria, and Joy. I can't imagine what it would have been like if we didn't meet Gail and her shepherd Josh. Thank you Gail, for referring us to Nick and the team. read more

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Nicholas and Joy have a ranch style home in Ramona with lots of space/acres to train. Exceptional training and expertise make GET IT DONE DOG TRAINING the very best. You won't be disappointed In addition, after they train your dog, they have periodic refresher clinics open to all their clients for free. Jimmy read more

Where to begin... a little background: my wife and I adopted a sweet 3 year old blue nose Pit/Staffie named Ranger last year and had him work with a great trainer from OC. But we had stalled progress and I saw some regression as far as Ranger's dog aggression went. That said, I met Joy (co-founder/owner) in 2014 when she took my classes at a gym I worked at in the past. I had no idea Joy and her husband, Nick, were dog trainers. Fast forward to 2019, once I saw what G.I.D.D.T. was able to do at their program, I reached out to Joy and asked about getting Ranger enrolled. Nick and Joy have 4 dogs, two are blue nose Pitties one of which looks an awful lot like my boy. The point I'm making is regardless of dog breed, size, or demeanor, Get It Done Dog Training does exactly as the business name states - They Get It Done! Make no mistake, there's plenty of work to be done by the owners. Dogs, especially my own, are eager to please their owners. Dogs aren't computers or machines that can be programmed and handed off to their owners with the expectation they'll adhere to the"program." They'll listen to you if YOU the owner are humble and willing enough to learn how to communicate with them properly. Yes, it will be challenging and yes it may take time BUT it'll be worth it. So far, it's only been one day since Ranger has been home. However, sticking to the guidelines Nick wrote out made it easy to keep me and my boy on track to effectively communicating and trusting each other. I'll be sure to update this review months from now and share the progress I as a human have made with the help and guidance of Nick, Joy, and their whole pack. I've always believed and continue to believe there's rarely a problem with a dog, but almost always a shortcoming on the dog's human counterpart. If you want to learn how to become a better leader for your dog, look no further because G.I.D.D.T. can show you the way. read more

An extremely disappointing experience. Nick, one of the trainers, was more of a salesman than a dog trainer. Constantly interrupting my conversation, and making belittling comments about how bad of an owner I am or how much he knows about training and how little I know. could not have been a more annoying experience. And to top it off, Nick didn't even listen when I told him what training my dog specifically needed. Instead, he only tried to train her on other things that I didn't even ask for. and he totally failed at everything when I got her back. A complete waste of money! I'd for sure look elsewhere. read more

My dog, Murray, and I were trained by Nick. His training and teaching has completely transformed my dog from a skittish fearful dog to a more social confident dog. With the tools he's given me, I am able to give Murray the structure and discipline he needs as well as allowing me to enjoy and bond with my dog. Thank you, Nick! I have also entrusted them to board Murray when I was out of town. Murray was happy and well-adjusted to their pack. Nick and Joy are always professional and cares for my dog like it was theirs. read more

I've never written a Yelp review before but feel compelled to do so here. If you're thinking about getting your dog trained, please read this. I first want to emphasize that nobody asked me to write this review. I'm an honest-to-god paying customer, my dog was trained by Get It Done, and this is the truth of my experience. Short version: Nick and his team are magicians with dogs, and my experience with everyone at Get It Done was completely excellent. If you have a dog, and you want it to be well-trained, a joy to be around, this is the best money you'll ever spend. I'll say it one more time: this is the best money you'll ever spend. **** Longer version: I brought my dog, Twiggy, to Nick and the folks at Get It Done Dog Training in the fall of 2018. Twiggy was about 9 months old at the time, and a complete rascal. She was a good-natured pup, but had a range of behaviors that weren't ideal. For example, she could be leash aggressive, growling (playfully?) at other dogs, and lunging as we passed by. No bueno. She would run away from me when she was off leash on hiking trails. She would, uh, eat her own poop sometimes. (Yuck.) And...after 2 weeks with Nick, that stuff was GONE. All of it. OVER. Magic. ** I found out about Nick and Get It Done from a woman at a nearby park here in LA. I would see her walking her Aussie Shepherd off-leash, on a perfect heel. The dog adhered to her beautifully. I asked her what her secret was. She gave me Nick's number and said, "It's the best money you'll ever spend." So...I thought about it. And eventually, I sent an email to Nick, talked to him a bit, and...took the plunge. I signed Twiggy up for the Advanced Obedience Course. I wanted her to be able to walk off-leash, on a perfect heel, just like the dog at the park. No lunging. No growling. No running away. I gotta admit, part of me was a little skeptical. Two weeks with the dog, and Nick is going to have her fully trained? (Answer: yep.) Here's the thing: Nick is a certified Master Trainer. He has trained, literally, hundreds and hundreds of dogs. Service dogs. Police dogs. Problem dogs. You name it. He has a very rare skill set and range of experiences. Know this, too: it's not super-cheap. But it's *great* value. You're paying for a very valuable service, and you should think of it as an investment. In my view, I got *way* more than my money's worth. Also know that you, the person/owner/guardian, *do* have to be willing to do some work as well. Nick and his team can train your dog beautifully--and they will--but in order for the dog to obey *you*, you have to learn how to communicate with it and enforce the commands, etc. So a simple way of thinking about what to expect: 1.) Your dog goes off with Nick and GIDDT for roughly 2 weeks. During this time, your dog will be trained beautifully and fully. 2.) When this is done, you should expect to work with Nick for about 5 to 10 sessions (about 60 to 90 minutes per) to learn the "language," both verbal and physical, so that your dog will respond to you and know you're in charge. 3.) On your own, you have to be willing to spend about 15 minutes per day, every day--especially there at the beginning--working through the drills/commands that Nick and his team will show you. 15 minutes a day. That's it. It's totally doable. This is what I did with Twiggy. She now heels beautifully off-leash (even in a busy city), holds her spot command, sit, stay, goes to her crate, responds to non-verbal hand commands, and so on. It's truly incredible. Having a dog with whom you have this kind of rapport is *so* much better than having a dog who bugs the crap out of you (and everyone else). Most dogs live a decade or more. Do you really want to spend those years being frustrated and pissed off on a regular basis? Get your dog trained. It's the responsible thing to do. It will improve the quality of your life--your relationship with your dog will bring you great joy. And it will *definitely* improve the quality of your dog's life. Dogs who know how to behave are *loved* by people. They get petted more. They get praised more. They're way happier. Twiggy is literally the happiest dog in town. When we walk (again: perfect heel, on-leash or off), she wags her tail as she goes. It's like a cartoon. ** Last but not least: Nick and his team *love* dogs. Twiggy was well-treated and suffered not even the slightest ill effect. In fact, her psychology and attitude have been greatly improved. She now knows what to do, and who the leader is. That's my two cents. And whatever you do, please ignore any trolls in this thread. They don't know what they're talking about. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better, more skilled (group of) trainer(s) than Nick and his team. I give them my very highest and most heartfelt recommendation. -Brad read more

Full Disclosure - The owners are friends of ours. In fact, they were friends before we asked them to train our dog. With that out of the way, we adopted a sweet pitbull/akita/chow mix from Pit Bull Rescue San Diego. We had him for sometime when we decided that our relationship needed to be better. This is not to say he was not well-behaved, but the typical annoyances were there: barking in the yard, barking at the doorbell, etc. Nic and Joy were awesome in training him. Their goal isn't to just train your dog (without treats! like the other pet-training joints that graduate you with a cute certificate), but to help establish a command structure through which is a means to communicate: voice commands, hand gestures and proper dog leash work. There is focus on not only training the dog to respond to you accordingly, but to also train you as the owner/master to make sure you establish your role in the relationship and that your commands are given consistently. Also, every few months, they hold workshops where you can brush up on your communication skills and meet other dogs and share stories! Hiring them was one of the best things we've ever done. With Huey, the family is fully assembled and integrated as a pack! They can also do other behavior or specialty training that one might need. But I will defer you to contacting them because they have skills. read more

"If you love your dog, train your dog!" I now honestly understand, and wholeheartedly agree with this statement. Before I met Nick and Joy from Get It Done Dog Training, I was struggling so much with my husky puppy, and was at my wits end. Normal puppy classes just weren't cutting it, and I was making a lot of mistakes with my dog that I was completely unaware of. But through Get It Done Training, our lives have completely been transformed for the better! The training is hard work, and takes repetition and consistency, but it is so worth it. Getting my dog trained by GIDDT is one of the best decisions I've ever made! read more

There are not enough great things I can say about Get it Done Dog Training. We have a sweet Bully named Tater taught who is lazy and at the same time full of so much puppy energy. He is 1 year old as of Dec 2. His breed naturally makes him a stubborn puppy. GIDDT took him for 2 one week training session and I think is having a harder time training me. I love that I can walk this strong muscle dog and he no longer walks me. He obeys commands and stays where he is told. He is far from a perfect dog but what puppy doesn't make mistakes (or owner). I love the individual and group sessions with Tater tot. Nic and Joy have touched my life in ways I could never put into words. read more

Update: It's been about 2 years since we first sent our girls to GIDDT, and they're still doing great. I never would have thought they would be freely wandering around the home with their alpha/aggression issues from the past, but here we are. They are still so much more calm since Nick trained them (and us) on proper pack structure. Though I have to say one of the many perks of the team is that Nick and Joy stay there for us, even now. If we ever have a behavior issue that we need help with (The neighbor getting a new dog that would constantly attack the fence and rile up our pups, for example), all it took was a call and Nick would come out and show us how to work the girls through it. I cannot recommend GIDDT more! Do not bother wasting your time with any other trainer if you want relaxed, well-behaved dogs. read more

We have had three dogs trained by Nick, at GIDDT. Two huskies and a toy Aussie. Anyone who knows or has huskies, know they are high maintenance! Nick is like a dog whisperer! He is an amazing trainer. However, you get what you put in, if you don't work with your dog when you get home, you won't have a fabulous experience. Others comment about how wonderfully trained our dogs are and unlike other dogs you see in public, I can completely trust my dogs to not be distracted by other people or animals and stay by my side the entire time. My toy Aussie is still a puppy and in progress but my husky is glued to me and won't leave me, best trained dog ever!! read more

Nick has been a life saver with helping with my 2 year old German Shepherd. We have been to 2 other dog trainers and nothing seemed to help. My dog is super protective and anxiety ridden. Nick taught us how to control his anxiety and have a dog that actually listens. The follow up classes have also been super helpful to maintain our dog's obedience. Nick and Joy have been a pleasure to work with. read more

Our black lab puppy went to Nick for on and off leash training, as well as some behavior modification 5 years ago. He came back a totally different dog! After 5 years Xavier still maintains his training and his bond with Nick. Any time we have needed Nick, since Xavier completed his training, he has made the time for us. I have never met anyone, who Nick has actually worked with, who was displeased with his work. This is a great company and the trainer is the best you will find in San Diego! I will never take my dogs to anyone else. read more

Nicholas and Joy at Get It Done Dog Training are awesome. We got our dog, Hailey, from them after they fostered her for over two years. Hailey has been fully trained, on leash and off leash, and is a great addition to our family. Nicholas and Joy care for their clients and their dogs. Nicholas does not just train dogs, he makes certain the family is trained as well. They have great workshops to continue the training and are always available for questions and help. I highly recommend them if you want or need your dog trained. read more

Met with Nick; he talked more than he listened, but he had good references so we moved forward and his admin sent over the contracts. There were 5-6 documents in total, all multiple pages. One in particular seemed troubling: On the indemnification paragraph, specifically "property damage" which would include injury and death to our dog "even if Get it Done Dog Training was negligent". I asked for assurance that my dog will not be harmed through neglect. Instead, I got a call from Nick telling me that he would no longer be willing to work with me. When I asked why, he said it was because I said I was uncomfortable with the contract language and he can't work with anyone who is uncomfortable. To be clear, although I asked if it was possible to amend the contract language, I never insisted on it, and even told him so, thinking there was some sort of misunderstanding. I was flabbergasted. It's so bizarre. Why would he refuse service because of a question? All I can say is READ YOUR CONTRACTS people. If your dog is harmed or dies while in their care, you have absolutely NO recourse. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Nick and his team (Joy & Amanda) are absolutely amazing. My husband and I have a Belgian Malinois, Riley (if you know the breed, you know they need to be trained or else you're in trouble - very high drive and will run all over you). She's a sweet heart, but I was going a bit crazy with her as a puppy. She listened to my husband, but not me. She would pull you down the street when you went on walks. She was a nervous Nacy out in public... We had quite a few issues & Nick fixed them all and more. I found Nick through another one of his clients when I saw a girl with her 8 month old Husky just being perfect as ever. I was shocked to see that a puppy could obey the owner, sit and watch her, while she was away from him. I immediately got Nick's information and off we went. I was a little nervous to send my beloved pup with someone I didn't know for 2 weeks, but after meeting Nick I knew she was in perfect hands. From the moment Nick meets your dog you can tell he has such a strong connection to dogs - he knows what he is doing. Throughout the 2 weeks, he sent us videos of Riley and kept us updated every step of the way. When we got her back, I was sure it was someone else's dog - I was actually able to walk HER down the street without her walking ME! She would lie down when we told her to go to her spot and not move until we released her. And she started to finally trust me and listen to me and my husband. Finally! The best thing about GIDDT is that they have weekly trainings (one on one or group) and monthly workshops... for life! It does take a lot of work on your part (training the owner is harder than training the dog), but if you put in the time and are consistent, you will be so happy with your dog (and vise versa)! We have been with GIDDT for over a year now and enjoy Riley so much - she's my best friend. We are able to take her in public anywhere we go (and constantly get told how good she is for being a 1 1/2 years old). If it wasn't for Nick, Joy, & Amanda, we would probably still be going crazy. It's comforting to know that I can pick up the phone anytime I have an issue and they will be there for us, they are like family. 100% the best money ever spent!! Do yourself a favor and call them. You have such a better relationship with your dog when your dog respects & trusts you. Nick will show you how to do that and more! read more

I would highly recommend GIDDT to anyone. Nicholas has been nothing but kind and loving to our almost two year old golden retriever. Working with him has been a pleasure and the results have been unbelievable. The relationship I now have with my dog is out of this world and I owe it all to GIDDT. read more

We adopted our GSD from a rescue, our 4th one. While he was the perfect angel when we took him out for a test drive at the rescue, once we got home, his true self came out. A friend recommended Git it Done and Mojo came back from training a new dog. It is more than just "training" your dog. As an owner, you need to be trained too. I have learned so much! Mojo knows me as his alpha now. Dogs read your emotions and a well trained owner and a well trained dog go hand in hand. You need to know what to do given scenarios that you will be exposed to with your dog. The long term dedication to you and your dog's success never stops. They truly care. read more

My pitbull (Ares) was highly anxious and hyperactive. I couldn't take him anywhere for fear of him causing a scene by jumping on people or barking at other dogs, it was a mess. My veterinarian recommended Get it Done Dog Training and I couldn't have been happier with the results. This training is a game changer. I can now take Ares out anywhere and its a completely carefree experience. Both myself and my dog are happier for having completed the training! read more

I brought my dog to Nick when my dog was about 13 months old. My dog was not potty trained or anything like that. He was an Australian Shepherd puppy. I was in no way a dog handler or ever had any experience with owning a trained dog. I was so impressed with Nick after I got mty dog back. The dog was potty trained crate trained command trained and also off leash trained. He was like a little Porshe. He knew how to do everything. I on the other hand had to learn how to handle him. Nick spent time with me for that whole month everyweek going over the fundamentals and painstaikingly showed me what I was doing wrong. He offered workshops everymonth for new dog handlers and even weekly group and private sessions for me to come to in order to learn the leashwork, commands, how to correct my dog and how to encourage my dog with praise to get the results that I wanted. He also taught us about bonding with our dogs as new dog owners and the philosophy of why he wanted us to do the things that he was teaching us. Hte best thing about this whole training is that the dog does not learn with treats. It is all about commanding respect and how to get the respect from your dog so that he knows that you are the Alpha and wants to obey you. Everytime I had an issue with my dog, I called Nick and he was right on the money, the dog responded to Nick's instructions. He is the best, and I highly reccomend Get IT Done dog Training to anyone that wants a well trained dog. Nick always says, if you love your pet, train it! NIck is the best, you will not be sorry believe me! read more

I was referred to Get it Done Dog Training by my daughter's riding instructor several years ago. We had adopted our dog from the Humane Society. Sugar was sweet as can be with people, but dogs was a different story entirely. Her first trip to the veterinarian was embarrassing, she would not stop barking, snarling and growling. They put us in room asap. It was heartbreaking that I couldn't take my dog out in public because she turned into a monster if there was another dog in sight, even if that dog was a block away. Nick came to our house to access Sugar. We completed the contract and scheduled a time for her training. Nick had her for two weeks. Before he would release her back to us, he trained our family (2 parents & 4 children) on proper handling and commands. I'm sure training us was just as challenging as training our dog. Nick was patient and worked with us until we all understood and showed proficiency. He was very patient. When Sugar came home, I couldn't believe she was the same dog I had sent with Nick just 2 weeks earlier. Wow...amazing! She is still the amazing, sweet, loving dog he returned to me almost 3 years ago. Now when I take Sugar to the vet, we sit in the waiting area, with other dogs, the staff all come to pet her and bring her treats while she lays quietly at my feet. What a difference! Thank you Nick and Joy, you guys are AWESOME! Public life with Sugar is 100% do-able now. read more

Since we got our family member Maximus (a Rottweiler) we knew we have to get him into a training class, not any kind, a great one. We did our research online, media advertising, vet brochures, but nothing convinced us until one day we saw at the vet office a German shepherd with his handler and watched how great he behaved and listened to his person, then we entered to Dr. D office and mention to her how impressed I was with the dog's training, she told us...that's Nick Williams, he's a professional dog trainer and works amazing with dogs, she gave us his info and as soon as we got home we called him. He immediately respond and answered all the questions we had and the next day he came to a free evaluation. Afterwards we talked about Nick, the company, his training and his care and love for dogs, he carefully explained everything about his training packages and gave us his honest recommendation for our dog. We couldn't refuse going with him after our conversation since the moment we felt the confidence that he will brings us back a brand new dog, with a well structured commands, not only for Maximus but for the whole family to train us to ensure that the structure will never be broken. By going with Nick and his staff of GIDDT you can not make a bad decision regarding your dog and his ability to be trained. read more