So very grateful for Angela and Nikolett at Naughty to Nice Dog Training. When we introduced our labradoodle, Marlo, to his first class, he was sweet and eager to learn. He soon evolved into a ball of energy with increased enthusiasm and decreased focus. Angela welcomed him with such patience, kindness, and skill. She helped us understand how to channel all that puppy energy in the right direction and ease our concerns when we felt frustrated -- and we felt frustrated A LOT. With guidance and consistency, Marlo not only earned his STAR Puppy Certificate but also his Canine Good Citizen certification--something we honestly doubted would ever happen. What we appreciated most about Naughty to Nice was how supported we felt as new puppy parents. They celebrated every milestone with us and gave us the confidence to continue building on Marlo's learnings. Marlo indeed went from naughty to nice all thanks to this incredible team. read more

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Toshi, my 14 week Shiba puppy and I came to Nikolett and Angela for a 1:1 private session after our puppy was having some biting issues and harness/grooming aggression. He overall is very eager to learn and was doing well with his early obedience training but definitely runs the house. Within ONE HOUR, Toshi was able to tolerate the harness, and for the FIRST TIME since he came home, he let me brush him for a minute straight without biting me!!! We got so many great tips and a list of homework to work on until our second private session later this week before we start our AKC STAR Puppy classes (already secured the date!) I cannot thank them enough for their tips, their kind words and efforts towards Toshi and I am confident to believe he will be a great dog with the right tools. read more

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I rescued a chihuahua that was very nervous and a runner! These ladies are real pros. They are caring and knowledgeable. After one session, my chihuahua is doing better. They gave me the tools to work with him. We covered all of my questions and concerns to help with my dog and make sure he is safe in our country type backyard. They make a great team, and I highly recommend them. read more

Can't recommend enough! Angela and Nikoletta are super knowledgeable and all around awesome people. They have given great tools and advice for my parents reactive dog, (who is already doing so much better) as well as my dog. They are very kind people who truly care about the well being of the dogs. Highly, highly recommend to anyone looking for a trainer! read more

Nikolett was great. I have always done my own training and when a recent rescue dog we adopted last year developed some dangerous barking and chasing habits she gave us the exact tools to deal with it and it worked instantly. Very impressed with this training and how it addressed a number of different concerns for us for our pup read more

These trainers are seriously the best! I cannot say how much we appreciated this training for our Golden-Doodle! I had Trainer Angela visit my home for a 1:1 session. She was business from the moment she entered the house; solely focused on Ariel's attention and in minutes, yes minutes--Ariel stopped jumping up on a visitor as they came through the door! Trainer Angela also had several techniques to correct some of the puppy behaviors. Ariel has done amazing with those commands. I also enrolled our 11 month old puppy in the social class and again, in one session, she is already so much better! Trainers Angela and Nikolett are kind, warm-hearted and also straight to the point. They apply their training with a firm, yet loving approach and they are of the best trainers around! I recommend Naughty to Nice to all pups and their parents-even if your fur baby is a bit older--you will notice a positive difference right away! read more

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Nikolett and Angela are amazing! We did the good citizen course and also had an in-home session. Both were really great! Our pup learned so much during group classes. Also, in a single session at home, he learned so much! Their assistance and insight is great and the written instructions they provide as a future guide are also a great resource. read more

We had our first session with Nikolett and Angela and it was great! They are both very knowledgeable and helped us gain control of our two very reactive mini poodles. Our dogs felt comfortable with Angela after just a few minutes! We look forward to continue to working with them and learning all the skills we need to succeed! read more

The trainers that I had, both in person and over Zoom, were phenomenal! My pup has been demonstrating some selective hearing and they came up with techniques to work through that. They were thorough in person and thorough with the "homework" they sent post session. They also advised getting a leather leash and spiked collar (don't worry, it doesn't hurt the pup). The in person trainer demonstrated how we know it doesn't hurt the pup by having a thick towel on my arm while wrapping it with the collar; I felt nothing! I am excited to utilize their services and gain further wisdom with raising a pup. read more

She recommended I use a shock collar and also made some snide remarks when I told her I got my dog from a breeder. 2 stars because her training worked but scared my dog read more

Nikoletta is absolutely amazing. She transformed our stubborn English bulldog Theo (tough bread to train) in 2 weeks! He no longer jumps on us, chews our shoes, or attacks anything we drop on the floor. Because of Theo's craziness, our 3-yr old was terrified of him. Nikoletta balanced kindness and tough love to help our dog be more calm, responsive and safe. We couldn't be more happy and if I could give 10-stars, I would. Thank you Nikoletta- you are an incredible trainer and we are lucky to have found you! read more

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I would like to add an extra 5 star review for Naughty to Nice Dog Training (even though I've already reviewed them; I wanted to add to it). I went a bit puppy crazy when it came to training & not only did I sign up for the usual puppy class but we did the socialization class AND the Good Canine Citizen course... I need to tell all that Nikolett & Angela have been such a pleasure! Working with them for the past 10 weeks+ (since I had done several in home sessions with Nikolett as well) have made puppyhood so much easier. Not only have their classes been educational but the ladies are sweet, answers your questions fully (via email or text) and make the classes so enjoyable; during the Good Canine Citizen where there weren't many of us, the interactions were light, fun and totally engaging, while still ensuring that we as pup parents & our pups were learning. If you've got a new pup or dog & can't decide on who to go with for training, reach out! You won't be disappointed. read more

Nikolett and Angela are wonderful. They are great trainers and intervened with our puppy just in time. Thank you both again for your help.

Nikolett is AMAZING! She helped me train my Shichon (Shih Tzu and Bichon Frise mix) dog Rocky. We were having problems with him nipping at my daughter when he didn't want to be bothered. Also, we were having challenges with him coming to us on command. We saw wonderful results only after a few sessions! Nikolett had an immediate connection with our dog and I quickly saw how my dog respected her from the start. Thank you so much Nikolett for all that you have done for us and I will definitely be going to you for future dog training! Nikolett is THE BEST!!!! read more

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Nikoletta helped us take our rescued pup from a wild and untrained temperament to one of the best-behaved dogs. When we first got Klondike he was unmanageable and often came across as somewhat aggressive. I thought we had made a terrible mistake and my own confidence plummetted. She came in and not only helped us get him trained, she also made me realize that I could do this and I needed to step up and be the Alpha! I didn't think I could do it, but she inspired me so much and I am beyond grateful. Klondike is the BEST dog and does all his commands, walks well on a leash, plays well with other dogs and is just starting agility training. I can't recommend Nikoletta enough! She's officially part of our pack! read more

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Nikolett is AMAZING! I originally hired her to help me with my new very shy and fearful rescue pup. She came to my home and not only began to help me with her but also my yappy 6 year old Chihuahua, who I had accepted as just a typical yappy dog. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? She is like a whole new dog! We went from stressful walks to quiet, enjoyable for all walks! And this all happened amazingly fast! I'm so happy I called her, she has made an amazing difference with our pups! I highly recommend her, you won't be sorry! I am even going to continue with group classes for my puppy. Everything she has taught me and my dogs is truly invaluable for any dog owner! read more

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Barkley highly recommends Naughty to Nice for their love and concern for the students and their skill and knowledge in how to train us. I just completed the first puppy class where I learned lots of important skills and how to be nice. My humans are happy with what I learned too. read more

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We're so thankful to have found Nikolette to help train our two husky pups! Just two sessions so far and it has made a huge difference in our pup's behavior and our ability to handle them- they're big and very stubborn! Nikolette is so knowledgeable and very thorough. She is prompt and dependable. She's the best! We highly recommend her! read more

Nikolette is absolutely the best!!!!! She has helped us with our Samantha from the time she was 10 weeks old. She is a dog whisperer and has taught us many gentle ways that we can teach our Samantha. Our family of five all participate in Nikolette's training and have all benefited from her knowledge. I highly recommend Nikolette for dog training. She is the best of the best. I recommend 1 hour sessions and take notes!!!! She gives you a lot of info and is an encyclopedia of knowledge on dogs. We love her!!!!! read more

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Nicoletta has been awesome!!!! Her pooch training is both stern and sweet all at once. My little Lupita has been a stubborn one but has managed to learn how to ring a bell when she wants to use the potty, is getting better with anxiety and has taught me tips and tricks to get her into tip top shape! Training a small puppy has its challenges and I have deeply appreciated all the advice and corrections! I highly recommend her training. Being able to have someone come to your home and see everything that's going on is so incredibly nice and useful. Trust me when I say you NEED this! read more

Saw immediate results after the first 1 hr zoom call and looking forward to our puppy training class. Nikoletta is wonderful- obviously very knowledgeable, lots of experience training and at a vet clinic. Love the post session written summaries/homework so don't have to take notes and remember everything. She's even helping with our other older dog's naughty habits. Money well spent... read more

We needed some help with our 8 month old golden doodle with heeling, jumping up and chewing on plants. Nikolett came over to our home and assessed our pup and the situation. She made some suggestions with clear instructions, couple pieces of training equipment and got us on track. All her advise has worked. She also referred me to a great groomer also! I highly recommend Naughty to Nice dog training! read more

So thankful to have found Nikolett. She has helped us so much with the training of our new puppy. Was feeling overwhelmed with getting him to be a well behaved pup. She is teaching me how to train my sweet dog. She is also very reliable and on-time, two things that are very important to me. She is a joy to work with and we always look forward to her visits. read more

I adopted a young Aussie, who showing reactivity towards other people and dogs. I felt hopeless and was starting to feel like I couldn't give my Aussie the adventure, exercise, and play he deserved. I spent a lot of time researching various trainers in the Bay Area and picked Naughty to Nice immediately because of how empathetic, knowledgeable, and reassuring Nikolette was on our very first phone call. She found a way to squeeze me into her schedule immediately and within the first ten minutes of training, she was able to get my Aussie to heel, walk with a loose leash, and be tolerant of kids and dogs at the park. She had so much confidence in him that we even walk through a pet store, met another dog, and got treats from "strangers." I couldn't believe how much progress was made from a single 1 hour session. Since then, we've had a few classes with Nikolette and Angela. They are incredible, and my pup adores them. I appreciate how flexible and accessible they have been throughout this process. They put together programs, schedules, and homework based on your specific needs. I'm looking forward to continuing training! read more

Nikolette is fantastic!! She's professional, innovative and gets great results. She's compassionate and listens to our issues then comes up with a great suggestions to help raise our furry daughter! We love our pup so much and it's reassuring to know that Nikolette is there for us to help bring her up to be obedient and well mannered. read more

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Nikolett is a great dog trainer. She help us with Roxy "la cachorrita" and we glad we found her.. She is passionate about her job. Thank you again Nikolett! read more

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Quick response & got started with puppy training the very next day! Nikolette is amazing!! I actually got over a lot of anxiousness when we got home our 10 week old golden doodle pup. She was very informative, always reachable, has flexible schedule. One on one training sessions was the best thing I planned for the puppy. My pup has caught on quicker! I'd def recommend this training service to my friends/family! read more

Nikolett is amazing! She is so good with my 1 year old Bernese Mountain Dog, Finn! Since we began working with her, Finn is now walking politely on leash as well as being overall more responsive to many training cues. Not only is she a great trainer, she is also a lovely person. So glad we found her! read more

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As others have recognized, Nicolette does indeed train me to deal with behavior of rescue dogs... I am a unique situation with 5 dogs in my pack. The individual dogs seem to all join in with the most bratty dog of the moment and support each other's bad behavior. She is giving me tips on how to handle that! I contacted her primarily to deal with my most recent rescue who is very fearful of other people...particularly men! She took Spencer and I to dog friendly Pleasanton, and promoted interaction using a no pull collar... making progress! Nicolette has the skill to promote a better life with your dog! read more

Nicolette is our little Aussie Labradoodle trainer. She has an excellent understanding of our fur baby. We highly recommend her. Linda and Bob read more

Well let me say i am so lucky to have met a trainer like nikki, my trainer before nikki was the worst experience i ever had and my 3 month old Belgian malinois was a very bad puppy but more then anything as a handler i did not know what i was doing, from the first day we met she asked me what was my goal and i told her my goal was to get the my dog basic training obedience and after i wanted him to start him in K9 protection training, as soon as my dog was obedience and trained ready she took my her colleague K9 trainer for the next level of K9 training i wanted for rocky my dog.. thanks again nikki!! Rogelio read more

I had Naughty to Nice Dog Training come in to help train me with my 3 month old puppy. I've only owned medium to big size dogs but never a small dog until now. I have a mini long-haired dachshund. I know smaller dogs can be a bit more challenging to train. Once I had an hour session with them I gained the knowledge in order to train my puppy and the tools they gave me worked. My puppy is now 6 months old and is still learning everyday. I still have a ways to go with her but know the key is being consistent with your training daily and you will have a good dog that people will enjoy to be around. I recommend Naughty to Nice Training. read more

After training with Nikolett, I started to see a change for the better with my energetic, yet lovable pit mix, Sammi! I felt better knowing that she is knowledgeable in not only dog training, but dog health in general. With just one look at Sammi, Nikolett informed me that Sammi was overweight. I had no idea I was over feeding Sammi and made immediate changes. Sammi lost the weight and is happier now! Nikolett told me the steps I can take to help Sammi with her constant energy and jumping problem. Just after the first hour with her, I knew I had more than enough info to start Sammi on the right track. Within a week I started to see a difference!! I would highly recommend Nikolett as she is patient and gives you all the info you need to help your dog! read more

Nikolett A has been an amazing asset to my family and pets. She is educated, talented, honest, and so fun to work with. During the Time me she helped me my pets' behaviors, she was literally the highlight of our day. I find myself recommending her to so many people in need of help with their pets. read more

I would say 95% of dog training lies in the ability to train the OWNER!! And, sometimes the owner THINKS they know best when in fact they don't. So that is where Nicoletta excels. She knows dog behavior, and really listens to the owner. Given a chance the owner is shown the error of their ways and the dog succeeds. If the owner is a bit stubborn, Nicoletta listens to the owner and somehow works a in a program that meets the dogs needs and the owners. We have one nipper and one PTSD survivor. We were besides ourselves on what to do. One teleconference and two meetings and we are good to go. Both rescue dogs are able to come, sit, stay and heal. Our little PTSD girl is more secure now that we know how to help her. Our boy is calming down, and we are feeling more confident in allowing him to be close to strangers. We got the homework, did the homework and got more than our money's worth. All the best to Nicoletta and her family. Bruce and Eileen read more

Nikolette is the best! She has transformed the 3 wild dogs in my house to well behaved boys. She is so kind and patient with my families silly questions and doesn't give up on you or your dogs. She truly is dogs best friend :) read more

We own an 8 month old purebred Pembroke Welsh corgi. When we bought him from a Houston breeder, he was only 3 month old. We were having a hard time handling him. We sent him to a few group trainings and a few private trainings. Nothing worked until we hired Nikolette from Naughty To Nice Dog Training. Nikolette is amazing. She only did one training session and she immediately pointed out issues and gave us recommendations. She turned our naughty dog into a sweet and lovely dog. I highly recommend Naughty To Nice Training. PW read more

I have a 1 year old Papillion puppy. He is a very friendly social dog. He loves all other 4 legged friends...although he is only 7 lbs..he thinks he is a big boy. His struggle is being shy and timid around people. He backs away if someone tries to pet him. Nikolett worked with us and showed us some easy techniques to help him feel more secure with others. We had planned a 10 day board and train while we were on vacation but unfortunately covid 19 spoiled our plans. I continue to work with him but it is much harder given our stay at home circumstances. I hope to regroup with Nikolette when we can reschedule our trip. She is great to work with and I am confident she can provide you with helpful skills to help your furry friend live their best life.....Give her a try..you won't be disappointed. read more

Nikoletta has done a great job with our new rescue pup Fox, we adopted Fox from Taiwan and he is an exuberant guy, but also fearful in certain situations. Nikoletta picks him up from my work and takes him out for a nice walk and does training while they are out. She has been working on his heel, recall, and confidence around other dogs. I would definitely recommend Naughty to Nice Dog Training to anyone looking for training help with their dog or dogs! read more

Nicoletta has been wonderful with all of us.. we we first time dog owners and it's wonderful to have someone to guide us along the way. She has helped us get potty training and play biting under control, and "leave it" command is working too! Looking forward to more training sessions... we feel as if she would be a great person to help care for our dog when we are away instead of using a kennel. read more