Nick Ryan, B.A., Dip.CBSTHead Trainer
Nick helps clients raise puppies to be the best they can be, and he supports people in need of relief from their dog’s behavior difficulties through custom-tailored training programs. His interest lies in how to solve dog behavior problems through the use of humane, science-based approaches to dog training. Also, he believes in a proactive approach to raising puppies that minimizes common problems and produces well-rounded, confident canines.
Although Nick grew up training and living with dogs from a very young age, his first formal study of animal learning and behavior came while earning his Bachelor's degree. After college, he began hiking client dogs in off-leash packs through the the mountains of Montana. Over the years, he continued to refine his training skills and study the techniques and methods of other top trainers. Currently, he advances his education through the behaviorology department at the Companion Animal Sciences Institute.
A Commitment to Education
- Diploma Animal Behavior Science & Technology, Companion Animal Sciences Institute, 2020
- Diploma Canine Behavior Science & Technology, Companion Animal Sciences Institute, 2019
- Perception Modification – Kayce Cover, 2018
- The Behavior of Dogs - Kenneth M. Martin, DVM, DACVB and Debbie Martin, DPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS, 2017
- Fixing the Unfixable: A New Look at Separation Anxiety - Malena DeMartini and Gine Phairas, 2015
- Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0 - Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP, 2014
- Real Solutions to Canine Behavior Problems - Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, 2012
- The Art & Science of Canine Behavior - Patricia McConnell, PhD, 2011
- Canine Fear-Based Behaviors - Dr. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, 2011
- Treating Dog-Dog Reactivity- Patricia McConnel, PhD, 2010
- Canine Fear Aggression and Play - Jean Donaldson, 2008
- Constructional Aggression Treatment for Dogs - Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, PhD, 2008
- Backcountry Pack Walking, 2005-2006
- B.A. Psychology, University of Montana, 2004
Nick Ryan, B.A., Dip.CBSTHead Trainer
Nick helps clients raise puppies to be the best they can be, and he supports people in need of relief from their dog’s behavior difficulties through custom-tailored training programs. His interest lies in how to solve dog behavior problems through the use of humane, science-based approaches to dog training. Also, he believes in a proactive approach to raising puppies that minimizes common problems and produces well-rounded, confident canines.
Although Nick grew up training and living with dogs from a very young age, his first formal study of animal learning and behavior came while earning his Bachelor's degree. After college, he began hiking client dogs in off-leash packs through the the mountains of Montana. Over the years, he continued to refine his training skills and study the techniques and methods of other top trainers. Currently, he advances his education through the behaviorology department at the Companion Animal Sciences Institute.
A Commitment to Education
- Diploma Animal Behavior Science & Technology, Companion Animal Sciences Institute, 2020
- Diploma Canine Behavior Science & Technology, Companion Animal Sciences Institute, 2019
- Perception Modification – Kayce Cover, 2018
- The Behavior of Dogs - Kenneth M. Martin, DVM, DACVB and Debbie Martin, DPDT-KA, KPA CTP, LVT, VTS, 2017
- Fixing the Unfixable: A New Look at Separation Anxiety - Malena DeMartini and Gine Phairas, 2015
- Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0 - Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP, 2014
- Real Solutions to Canine Behavior Problems - Pat Miller, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, 2012
- The Art & Science of Canine Behavior - Patricia McConnell, PhD, 2011
- Canine Fear-Based Behaviors - Dr. Nicholas Dodman, BVMS, 2011
- Treating Dog-Dog Reactivity- Patricia McConnel, PhD, 2010
- Canine Fear Aggression and Play - Jean Donaldson, 2008
- Constructional Aggression Treatment for Dogs - Jesús Rosales-Ruiz, PhD, 2008
- Backcountry Pack Walking, 2005-2006
- B.A. Psychology, University of Montana, 2004
Transform your dog and improve your life with a personal dog trainer
Be confident with your dog
Learn what tools and techniques you should be using with your dog in every situation.
Feel proud of your dog
Impress your friends and neighbors with your dog’s excellent behavior.
Stop apologizing for your dog
Enjoy living with an obedient dog that enjoys listening.
Transform your dog and improve your life with a personal dog trainer
Be confident with your dog
Learn what tools and techniques you should be using with your dog in every situation.
Feel proud of your dog
Impress your friends and neighbors with your dog’s excellent behavior.
Stop apologizing for your dog
Enjoy living with an obedient dog that enjoys listening.
A Better Dog in 3 Easy Steps
1. Schedule an Appointment
Fill out our contact form or give us a call
2. We Design a Custom Plan
We'll create a plan to get you the dog you've always wanted
3. Let's Execute that Plan Together
We'll train your dog and give you a plan to reach your goals
A Better Dog in 3 Easy Steps
1. Schedule an Appointment
Fill out our contact form or give us a call
2. We Design a Custom Plan
We'll create a plan to get you the dog you've always wanted
3. Let's Execute that Plan Together
We'll train your dog and give you a plan to reach your goals
Transform your Dog
We work with clients and their dogs on location so we can fix the problems they struggle with. Our personalized approach lets us transform even hard-to-control dogs into easily manageable dogs that are enjoyable to be around. Better yet, our clients transform too.
Transform your Dog
We work with clients and their dogs on location so we can fix the problems they struggle with. Our personalized approach lets us transform even hard-to-control dogs into easily manageable dogs that are enjoyable to be around. Better yet, our clients transform too.
Transform Yourself
Before starting our personal dog training program, clients often felt stressed and anxious because their dog was out of control. Or they felt embarrassed because their dog wouldn’t listen.
But time and time again, we see clients’ confidence with their dogs dramatically increase. They feel confident with their dog because they know what to do in any situation and how to do it. They feel proud of their dog now behaving so much better than the other dogs in their neighborhood. Better still, they feel at ease and in control with their dog even in those situations that seemed impossible before.
Transform Yourself
Before starting our personal dog training program, clients often felt stressed and anxious because their dog was out of control. Or they felt embarrassed because their dog wouldn’t listen.
But time and time again, we see clients’ confidence with their dogs dramatically increase. They feel confident with their dog because they know what to do in any situation and how to do it. They feel proud of their dog now behaving so much better than the other dogs in their neighborhood. Better still, they feel at ease and in control with their dog even in those situations that seemed impossible before.
Life with an out-of-control dog is too stressful
Dogs that don’t listen are frustrating. Who needs the extra stress? Life with your dog could be so much easier.
Life with an out-of-control dog is too stressful
Dogs that don’t listen are frustrating. Who needs the extra stress? Life with your dog could be so much easier.
5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Listen– and what you can do about it
Download our Free PDF and learn how to get your dog to listen.
Download “5 reasons your dog won’t listen– and what you can do about it” to get a head start transforming your dog.
This PDF contains the 5 reasons most of my client’s dogs don’t listen and tells you what you need to do to fix the problem.
5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Listen– and what you can do about it
Download our Free PDF and learn how to get your dog to listen.
Download “5 reasons your dog won’t listen– and what you can do about it” to get a head start transforming your dog.
This PDF contains the 5 reasons most of my client’s dogs don’t listen and tells you what you need to do to fix the problem.
Our Clients Get Results
It feels great. It’s a totally different world. I love walking them now. We know how to correct their behavior if they break any sort of command on the walks. They’re just much better dogs. They’re fun to be around. These dogs are just completely different. And I probably would have given them back to greyhound rescue if we didn’t hire you. We were very close to doing it. They were that nuts!
We would highly recommend Nick. We are new puppy owners and by the time Nick completed our session we felt much more at ease. Our puppy responded to Nick right away and we now have the tools to begin to train our puppy.
I was a little skeptical that he was beyond help. And the end result was maybe that you were going to tell me that you couldn’t do anything or that you couldn’t achieve what I wanted to get done. And here he is… He’s beyond my hopes here. I’m pleased beyond words. He’s a different dog, a brand new, different dog. He’s gentle, he’s calm, he’s assured of himself.
Our Clients Get Results
It feels great. It’s a totally different world. I love walking them now. We know how to correct their behavior if they break any sort of command on the walks. They’re just much better dogs. They’re fun to be around. These dogs are just completely different. And I probably would have given them back to greyhound rescue if we didn’t hire you. We were very close to doing it. They were that nuts!
We would highly recommend Nick. We are new puppy owners and by the time Nick completed our session we felt much more at ease. Our puppy responded to Nick right away and we now have the tools to begin to train our puppy.
I was a little skeptical that he was beyond help. And the end result was maybe that you were going to tell me that you couldn’t do anything or that you couldn’t achieve what I wanted to get done. And here he is… He’s beyond my hopes here. I’m pleased beyond words. He’s a different dog, a brand new, different dog. He’s gentle, he’s calm, he’s assured of himself.