Equilibrium Canine

I can’t recommend Nick enough. My friend sent her dog for a board and train and afterwards, her dog was the most well behaved dog I have ever met! I sent our 18 month old golden retriever to do a board and train with Nick for the last month. My dog is 70 pounds and before he went to Nick, he would become very frustrated and jump on me and bite at me. This was incredibly overwhelming and made it feel unsafe to walk him by myself. Nick was very clear about his approach and helped my dog understand what is expected of him. Through his work with Nick, my dog learned so much and I still can’t believe everything that he knows! Most importantly, Nick has helped me start to rebuild my relationship with my dog, be very clear about what I expect from him and follow through. Nick is patient, firm,

I first started working with Nick after moving back with my then 8 month old dog. She's a an extremely sensitive dog who came from the streets in the middle east, and had a hard time adjusting to life here. I trust very few trainers and people in general to look after my dog, but Nick is one of the absolute most trustworthy trainers. The methods he uses to train are extremely humane and he genuinely loves the work that he does. He takes each dog's needs seriously, and adjusts his training style to meet the dog where the dog is at. He takes the time to bond with the dog, and build a real relationship to gain the dog's trust. It's amazing how fast he's able to do this. Nick was able to help tremendously with her anxiety, lead work, and adapting to her new environment. In addition, I had m

We sent Piña (P), our rescue from Puerto Rico, to a 7-week board-and-train with Nick and couldn’t be happier with the experience. He’s a quirky and amazing dog, but was very anxious and had an overwhelming number of triggers. We live a very active life, and our goal has always been to have P join us on our travels and adventures, but as his triggers continued to escalate, it became unmanageable. Through patience, compassion, and enthusiasm, Nick helped build confidence and calm in P, while giving him the tools to navigate the world without fear. During the handover session, we immediately saw results in areas that had previously been extremely challenging for him. Now, he’s able to move through those situations easily and calmly. Nick is extremely considerate in his approach with each do

Nick is an exceptional trainer. In just a few weeks of board and train, he made real progress with my rescue pup, Hettie. Hettie is extremely sweet, but would get (too) riled up to play -- or as Nick would say, "spicy." He bonded with her right away and clearly understands how to work with each dog’s unique needs. When I picked her up, her overall demeanor was noticeably calmer. I feel a deep sense of trust toward Nick and his whole approach to training. I confidently recommend him to anyone looking for dog training.

Millie stayed with Nick for a 4-week board and train program and the results far exceeded my expectations!! Millie is a sweet girl but extremely environmentally sensitive and has a number of triggers: bikes, scooters, strollers, sudden movements, loud noises, etc. and struggled with stranger danger at times. Living in the city and walking her was nearly impossible as we encountered her triggers at every turn resulting in her becoming fearful, shutting down, and attempting to flee the area. Nick truly understood Millie’s needs and tailored the board and train to be focused on exposure to the world and her triggers. Millie went from being unable to have an enjoyable experience outside to confidently walking around the commotion of Boston Common on pick-up day! Now she encounters her trigge