OkayCharlie!

Dog training with knowledge, skills, and heart

Trust on both ends of the leash

At OkayCharlie! we blend knowledge, skills, and heart in our dog training. Our approach nurtures a trusting and joyful bond between you and your dog, focusing on kind and efficient practices to strengthen mutual trust.

Welcoming a new furry family member brings excitement and challenges. Envisioned cuddles, fun hikes, or leisurely strolls might be overshadowed by leash pulling, lunging, jumping, potty training mishaps, or constant barking. These issues can disturb the peace at home and limit your outdoor activities. At OkayCharlie! we address these issues head-on, enriching the mutual trust and bond with your dog.  

How we help

We equip you with knowledge and practical strategies to develop a lively, trusting connection with your canine companion.

  • For puppies up to 6 months old.

  • Teaches manners and basic skills.

  • Builds social confidence.

  • Tackles typical puppy behaviors like nipping, chewing, house training, and jumping.

  • Lays a strong foundation for a happy, cooperative team with your pup.

Puppy Prosper

  • For dogs over 6 months or new rescues.

  • Build confidence and address barking, jumping, begging at the table, leash manners, and counter-surfing.

  • Transforms leash pulling into polite walking.

  • Keeps dogs attentive and engaged in various settings and strengthens recall.

Real Life Manners

  • Transforms stressful walks into confident and pleasant experiences.

  • Helps dogs stay calm instead of barking or lunging.

  • Covers loose leash walking and skills to manage unexpected situations.

  • Develops understanding and trust by interpreting your dog’s body language.

Behavior Challenges

Ready for a joyful, trusted connection with your dog?

Join us at OkayCharlie! where trust on both ends of the leash guides our training.

Dog training
in and around Berkeley

Serving Berkeley, North Oakland, Albany, El Cerrito, Kensington, and surrounding areas, I offer convenient, tailored training right at your doorstep.

„Calling all squirrel barkers! If you've got a doggie who drives you nuts barking at squirrels, I know where to find help! Dizzy Gillespie, my 4 1/2-year-old mini poodle… no way could I stop him barking at squirrels, yet, Nicole, our trainer, has the cure. When Nicole arrives, he grins a mile wide & he's ready to make us proud. We have much more to learn & I know we couldn't have asked for anything more or a better teacher for our dog-human journey. She brings joy to the training & our lives and I say this with all my heart.“

– VALERIE, CLIENT OF NICOLE

Let’s talk!

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Initial Consultation

After completing an intake form, join us for a session lasting 60 minutes. We’ll answer your questions, identify the best training path, provide tips for immediate relief, and follow up with a customized plan.

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Discovery Call

Schedule a free 15-minute call to discuss your goals and how we can achieve them.

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Schedule Trainings

Book your sessions according to your package’s timeframe and begin your journey toward positive change.