Home Dog Training & Puppy Training in Westchester, New York

Home Dog Training in Westchester County, Putnam County, & East Bronx!

Welcome! I am Nicole Martel, your local Bark Busters dog behavioral therapist and trainer, servicing clients from New Rochelle to Rye and up to White Plains, Tarrytown, and Mount Kisco.

I've always loved dogs and been fascinated by how they behave and interact with us. I first became familiar with Sylvia and Danny Wilson’s methods for dog training years ago when I hired a Bark Busters trainer help me with my own dogs. My household had gone through a lot of major changes and stresses in a short period of time, and it was taking its toll on my dogs’ behavior. I will never forget my first lesson, because it changed the course of my life forever.

Since then I have successfully trained over a thousand dogs to be well-behaved companions for their families and have helped dog owners overcome a variety of frustrations - from typical puppy misbehavior (nipping, jumping, and chewing) to incessant barking, leash pulling or reactivity, door charging, to severe cases of adult dog aggression, separation anxiety, and sibling rivalry.

As the 2018 Bark Busters U.S. Trainer of the Year and 2018 Finalist for U.S. Office of the Year, I have continued to hone my craft and maximize the successful results that I am helping my clients achieve.

What sets Bark Busters dog training services apart?

• Training happens in the comfort of your own home. With dogs, behavioral issues originate in the home, so it is critical to begin training there, where your dog will be less distracted and more comfortable.  
• I train dog owners not dogs. Once I teach you to communicate with your dog using body language and voice tones, you will be able to tap into his natural instincts to help your dog feel safe so that he can relax and is not likely to misbehave. 
• You will likely see some immediate results. By the time we finish our first training session, you will have already begun to see your dog respond. Practice and consistency is key. Reinforcing the techniques during your normal daily routines will allow your relationship with your dog to continue to grow.
• I use only humane, dog-friendly methods. When you communicate in your dog’s native language of body language and voice tones, there is no need for treats or clickers. I also never use harsh or physical methods such as prong collars, shock collars, e-collars, pinning, or alpha rolling.
• Any dog, any age, any size, any breed, any issue. Because all dogs speak the same language, our dog training system works for any dog, any breed, any age, any issue! Even old dogs can learn new tricks. 
• Your training comes with a Lifetime Guarantee of Support. My clients have my support for the life of the dog if new issues surface as the dog matures and ages or if old issues resurface.