We put Racker in a board and train with Kassandra over a year ago after he became reactive. I call her the German shepherd whisper as he came back a calm confident dog. We kept up with training honestly not every day. This weekend I was hiking alone with Racker in the hills above LA. I tripped and fell down a mountain breaking 3 bones. I was unable to climb up the rocks to make it out and had to be rescued by fire fighters and paramedics. They had to hike in and carry me out. All I could think of is how horrible it was going to be because Racker would become reactive and act aggressive in the situation. Instead because of his training he stayed in down the whole time. He barked once when they stabilized my leg and I screamed. After they picked me up he calmly let someone lead him out with me. If you are on the fence about training do it! You never know when an emergency will happen. The guys all praised how well behaved Racker was. I cannot thank Nick and Kassie enough. You really changed our life read more

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Before contacting Nick at Elevated Canine I thought my stubborn Schnauzer would never go outside again because he was so reactive towards people and other dogs. Neptune and I went through the Standard Package training and it has been an amazing experience. My only regret is that I didn't start the training sooner. I feel like I have a new confident dog. I take him for walks every day, he's crate trained and he can hang out in the front yard without running away. Nick and Kassandra are great trainers, very well organized and extremely knowledgeable. The studio is always clean and a very comfortable place to bring you dog. I recently got a new puppy and have been able to apply what I learned to him and he is doing great as well. Training is such a great investment into your dog and makes a world of a difference. I recommend Nick and Kassandra at Elevated Canine to everyone with a dog. read more

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Nick and his team are amazing!!! I took my 1yr old Frenchie as he was hyper and had some aggression issues. Nick and his team corrected the behavior. My pup is such a sweet and calm dog now. The process was easy, we received updates as promised and even got answers whenever we had random questions or missed our little guy during his 8week stay. My dog also is super sensitive to food and had some issues but Nick made sure I felt comfortable throughout the process and went above and beyond for us adapting his food several times and ensuring our dog was taken care of even going in on his days off. Worth every penny!!! Thank you Nick and Team read more

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We met with Nick for an evaluation of my grandpa's Belgian Malinois. His dog was a gift from my grandmother just before her passing and we were concerned given her breed and his age. After talking to Nick about our expectations and our ideas for her training we immediately felt at ease. We were a but disappointed because our Sassy was a bit skittish after the car ride from Tehachapi, but I mean it was to be expected. He was thorough and gave us direct answers. She is scheduled to start her training 4/27 and I hope to leave another great review upon her completed training. read more

So thankful to have found Nick! Before Jolene's 4 week board and train she was terrified of the leash, refused to get into a car, was generally extremely timid around people, and defensive around other dogs. Since training she gets complimented on her leash obedience everywhere we go! Jolene and I continue to work on off-leash training, but Nick gave us a strong foundation to build from. We had some issues since picking Jolene up, and Nick has continued to be an awesome resource. Nick goes above and beyond to fit clients into his schedule (my schedule is insane) and takes time to address concerns with me whenever I reach out. Training your dog is an investment that keeps everyone safe and happy, and we are so stoked to have Nick to help us on our journey! read more

I don't even know where to begin with my experience with activated Canine. My dog was afraid of everything she wouldn't walk on a leash and would barely leave the house. My dog Molly gave Nic a run for his money and caused him a few sleepless nights but he never gave up on her. He would text me with questions and was always open to me texting him I got updates regularly good and bad sometimes. I just finished my first 25 minute walk at the park with many distractions and I had absolutely no issues at all. Molly listens to commands and is a total joy to be around now. I would give Activated Canine 1 hundred stars out of 5 if I could. I highly recommended Activated to anyone. read more

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I reached out to Activated Canine twice via email regarding my 5 month old mini Aussie. No response either time. Will look elsewhere.

My husband and I couldn't be more thankful for Nicks services. Before nick, I had an unruly dog who didn't listen to anyone and did whatever he wanted. Now, things are totally different. My 12 month old German Shepherd is like a brand new dog. I honestly never thought my dog could be trained to be this well behaved, but I was proven wrong. He doesn't run out of open doors, he comes to me whenever he is called and walks on/off leash with no issues. Nick has changed my life for the better. I highly recommend him, cannot wait for our in home session. I'd also like to add that nick kept in constant communication with me and kept me in the loop for everything going on read more

Nick has worked miracles with Charlie and his humans! Our first session, Charlie was lunging at Nick and his dog. He was so reactive and I held back tears! On our fifth session, we took him to a very busy park, filled with dogs and people. He was a dream! He walked past other dogs, bikes, screaming children, etc. like it was nothing! He was relaxed and I again held back tears but this time they were happy tears! We now take him to the park and walk him around our neighborhood without feeling anxious that he might get out of control. Thank you for all of your work Nick! read more

Nick is a great dog handler and trainer; he is very calm, and professional. Archie our Aussie/German shepherd mix was newly rescued when we brought him to Nick. Archie lacked basic training and socialization skills. Nick has helped Archie gain confidence through training. Archie is now so eager to show off his new skills. His transition from Nick's to our home has been easy these past two weeks because of Nick's guidance and training. read more

I've been trying to train my dog for the longest time. I can't even take him on a proper walk without him going nuts. A few minutes with Nick and what a big difference. read more

Nick is amazing. He kept us informed while our dog was away at board and train. Before our Rottweiler would bark at other dogs, pull aggressively on the leash, lunge at people. She is very sweet but her nervous energy was out of control. She is so well behaved now. We continue to work with her and even after our board and train Nick continues to check in her. I would recommend him to everyone. read more

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Nick did a great job in teaching my mini schnauzer. He taught him to focus on me and to pay attention to commands when he is stressed. He also greatly lowered the anxiety my dog would have when he is out in public. I would definitely recommend this trainer and would bring back any dogs I would have in the future. read more

K9 Solutions is the real deal when it comes to dog training. I have a seven year old stubborn dog and Nick the trainer was able to train my dog in brief period of time. I was completely satisfied for his training. Highly recommended! read more

I'm so glad that we found Nick! He is very knowledgeable of the work he does, as well as proud of what he does, and it shows! We have a 1yr old GSD, and the amount of improvement from our first session is AMAZING! I definitely recommend contacting him. I promise you will not be disappointment. read more

Can't say enough great things about Bakersfield K9 Solutions! We have a training class at our pet store for 5 weeks and every person going through the training has had great things to say. I've heard and seen dogs changing from day 1! We've also referred customers to Nick with dogs that have had behavioral issues and the results have been the same - Excited, satisfied customers! Some have even continued their training to more advanced off leash training! We will continue to recommend and use Nick! Keep it up! read more

If you are looking for a dog training professional in Bakersfield, CA I would highly recommend Bakersfield K9 Solutions. The modern real world dog training for obedience, commands and behavior modification worked great. If you have a puppy that needs dog training that is the best time to contact a pet trainer. read more

I had the toughest time with my dog. After taking classes at Petco I still felt overwhelmed. But after the first session with K-9 solutions I noticed a significant improvement in my ability as a dog owner, and this translated to my dog being the good boy he is now. Very grateful, recommend to anyone seeking a dog trainer. read more

Bakersfield K9 Solutions is the best choice for anyone looking to professionally train their dog. I highly recommend them

Activated Canine is the BEST. We brought our huge, stubborn Great Dane to Nick because our dog ignored us so bad we literally thought he might be deaf. By the time we finished the private classes we had a great puppy who was completely Activated! Nick has a well defined method that is simple to learn and easy to apply. If you have a dog that doesn't obey and needs training, go to Activated Canine! You will not regret your decision, guaranteed! read more

BK9Solutions is the place to go for your dog training needs in the Bakersfield area. Nick is well versed with helping families instill great manners with Fido. Thank you Nick! read more

We received Radar back from his boot camp with @bakersfieldk9 , he is off to a great start and like he said training your dog to be a great dog is a lifestyle. Here's Radar on his morning discipline . read more