About Socialized Dog Training

Training for a better life with our best friends

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What does Socialized mean? Socializing in the dog training world does not mean that your dog is the coolest dog at the dog park, although I’m sure they are. To be socialized is to experience all the world has to offer, and not be surprised or caught off guard by it. Socialization best happens when the dog is still a puppy. if we show them the world and associate it with good things they learn there’s nothing to be scared of. While it's best done with puppies, even older dogs benefit from socialization.  Some dogs haven’t had the best go at life so they still need to experience new things. Old dogs can learn new tricks.

At Socialized dog training, we understand that we are asking a lot of our dogs. We want them to live in a human world with human rules. That’s why we practice being proactive, patient, and plan for the future. with peace of mind knowing your dog's good behaviors will last 10+years. Let's make that the best 10+ years ever.

Nick believes that socialization is a must for all dogs, that’s why he named his company after this training process. At socialized dog training we focus on training a well rounded dog that understands the fundamentals, can be your partner in crime and an all around companion.


Nick’s Story

Founder of Socialized Dog Training

I’ve been around dogs my whole life, we were a military family traveling across Europe with a chihuahua. Later I would  rescue animals from unfortunate situations and started learning about training. From then on I fell in love with dogs and the training process.

While I was living in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, I met my Heart Dog, Bucky. Who was very reactive. He needed a lot of love and patience. Some would say he was Not Demure or Mindful. After 3 years together I can say he is the best dog anyone could ever have.

What began as a passion project with my own dog and friends and family's dogs has evolved into something more. I’m proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead.


A man with a green cap, gray t-shirt, and tattoos on his arm sitting on wooden steps with two black dogs, one sitting and one lying down, in front of a light-colored wall with a red fire department sign.