Articles by Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA
Nicole Ellis, CPDT-KA
After a childhood of horse-riding and pet obsession, Nicole Ellis studied with top animal trainers working with everything from exotic animals, such as bears and big cats, to household pets. During her studies, she realized her true mission was training other humans in strengthening their human-pet bonds. Alongside her rescue Bichon / Poodle mix, Maggie, she uses positive reinforcement training to teach pets new skills and healthy behaviors. Ellis stars as a celebrity dog trainer on The Pack (Amazon Prime) and travels to hospitals and nonprofit orgs with Maggie to educate. Maggie was also was the inspiration behind Ellis’s book, Working Like a Dogopens in a new tab.
![Small black puppy chewing on a Kong toy.]()
behaviourWhat to Do (and Not Do) When Your Puppy is Teething
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind
When those little razors start biting, keep these tips in mind
![Woman training small dog.]()
behaviourWhat’s the Point of Trick Training?
It turns out ‘shake’ is good for more than just impressing other dog parents
It turns out ‘shake’ is good for more than just impressing other dog parents
![nicole ellis with two dogs]()
shoppingCelebrity Trainer Nicole Ellis’s Top Dog Essentials
Everything you need to keep your pup safe and engaged (so you can focus on that Zoom meeting).
Everything you need to keep your pup safe and engaged (so you can focus on that Zoom meeting).
