OUR SUCCESS STORIES

  • “Nick and Hannah are amazing and you can tell right away that Nick knows what he is doing when it comes to any type of dog training. Our 2-year-old Doberman is currently in boarding training and is showing so much progress already and its only been 1 week. I cannot wait to see the dog she has become after the full stay.” - Laura

  • “I have watched Nick build, learn, and care for so many animals in the last 5 years, but you can tell dogs are his true passion. The blood, sweat, & tears he puts into it every day always amazes me and shines through in the dogs he gets to help along the way. Between school & self teaching he really is an amazing trainer & decoy. He has truly honed his skills and strives to stay up to date on all methods & facts. He is beyond patient & always takes the time to learn and understand why & what the dog feels & needs to become more confident & the perfect companion for its family.” - Hannah

  • Nick is great to work with! He’s very knowledgeable and patient and has a true passion for the craft and care of the dogs. If you need someone willing to go the extra mile and help you with your pup nick is the guy!! - Nicole

  • Amazing decoy and dog handler! Provides great care for his personal animals and others! I personally have been working with Nick for about two years now and I couldn’t have asked to meet a better person. Very caring and passionate about what he does and always willing to give a helping hand. You can’t go wrong working your dog with Nick! - Alisha

  • “After my wife and I lost our first pitty we said we weren’t getting another but we ended up getting one and we said we wanna get him trained. After some research I came across ugly Dogge bullies. I sat and talked with my wife and we chose to do the board and train! Bronco was only 2 months but Nick didn’t hesitate to take him in and teach this little boy! Nick is absolutely hands down the best! Very informal and works with the dogs so well! My wife and I are so happy we chose to send him! He will go back in a few months to get some more training but the amount he learned in 2 weeks at just 2 months amazed me!” - Amber

  • “I have a pretty aggressive and possessive German Shepherd. I only feel comfortable boarding him with Nick, due to Nick's experience with working dogs and aggressive breeds.

    These days I rest easy going out of town knowing Nick's taking care of my dogs in my absence. I've been boarding with Nick for over a year now and it's always been excellent.

    Additionally, I've been training with Nick for over a year in competitive dogs sport (PSA). Nick is disciplined, consistent and dedicated. He's a great teammate and training partner, putting in the work.

    I can't recommend Nick enough.”

  • “Nick is great with dogs, no doubt about it, but he is very dedicated to training. That is a special thing about Nick; he doesn’t give up on things. If there is an issue, he will work the problem until he finds a solution. He has a solid foundation as a balanced trainer: bitework (handler & decoy), detection, tracking, obedience and probably some areas I am unaware of as well. You can trust that Nick will treat your pet like his own and get you the results you are after.” - Timothy

  • “Nick is beyond amazing with his knowledge about working dogs. I’ve been to various trainers who were not able to properly work my dog.. instead they were shutting him down. My dog has improved tremendously with only a few protection sessions and I’m so grateful! I love having a trainer that actually takes the time to bond with the owners dog… my dogs all get so excited to see him because they know they are doing something fun! I can’t recommend him enough.” - Max

“Great communication, got pics of my dogs everyday, they came home very well be haved and well mannered ...4 real they on they way back for a weekend visit 4 that's how much we trust n appreciate Nick n his family with our kids..lol....def get 5 starz from us.” - Junior

“We can’t recommend Nick enough. He has helped us learn how to properly and responsibly use an e-collar with both of our dogs, always emphasizing balance and rewards instead of fear or force. The education and hands-on guidance gave us confidence, and the results speak for themselves. Our dogs are thriving, engaged, and clearly understand what’s expected of them.

We have two very different dogs, and Nick has been exceptional with both. Our German Shepherd is timid and shy, and Nick has been incredibly patient in building trust, allowing her to progress at her own pace while teaching us how to support her training at home and in public. Because of this, she’s becoming more neutral, confident, and comfortable around distractions.

Our other dog is a Dutch Shepherd that we intend to title in PSA. We always enjoy our training sessions with Nick, and the opportunity for structured bitework has been an incredible outlet for her. It’s helped build confidence and balance in her training so she remains a fun, confident dog to own and a pleasure for friends and family to be around.

What truly sets Nick apart is his depth of knowledge and his ability to explain the why behind the training. He takes the time to educate us at every step of the process, making sure we fully understand how to apply the training correctly and consistently. He’s always readily available to answer any questions we have, whether it’s about day-to-day training, new situations that come up, or specific concerns with either of our dogs. He has made the entire experience feel incredibly supportive and empowering.” - Danielle

Nick is a phenomenal trainer, training partner, decoy and all around great human.

Cheerio and I are lucky to train with him on Sunday’s. Each session Nick always brings his A game to keep Cheerio and the other dogs safe. He is constantly growing and improving his skills as a decoy, handler and trainer. Highly recommend Nick for you training and boarding needs!





“Nick is a tremendous decoy and dog trainer. Pet dog to protection dog, this man can do it all.” - Corey



“Nick is a fantastic trainer. The team he works with is also fantastic! He offers a large variety of training packages. I would highly recommend him If you are looking for quality training and will take great care of your dog!” - Brandon




Nick and Hannah are amazing!!! Our new pups were with them for 3 weeks and it was the best decision I ever made !! I highly recommend taking your dogs here for any type of training they need and Nick will 100% get them together and obedient for you! I will always board my dogs here from now on! They are the best people ever and I highly recommend” - Robyn




“SO HAPPY to have found Nick for my Dutchie! He has helped us so much with training and my boy has learned so much in a short time. If your looking for a good, reliable trainer, call him!




Nick is very passionate about his work and will bring the best out in ANY dog. Whether it is pet obedience, solving behavioral issues, or highly competitive obedience/protection sports— he’s got you covered. Nick is a GREAT Trainer and a GREAT Teacher- you’ll learn a ton from him. - Paul

“Nick was able to watch my pup on short notice! Took time with her every day I was gone, and sent me photos so I didn’t miss her too much lol! My dog is skittish and she warmed up to Nick super quick! He’s great with dogs and I’ll definitely board with him again when I go out of town!” - Monica



“Nick is an amazing trainer and decoy. With life experiences, to training with the best in the industry. He takes a psychological approach to training verse a single/one size fits all training plan.” - Sherman


“Nick Lamson of UDB is the epitome of reliable and knowledgeable when it comes to all of my training needs. After coming from a trainer who drained my dog’s desire to work and took all the joy out of training, Nick helped show both me and my dog that training can be fulfilling, engaging, and fun again. He puts thoughtful care into building a strong training foundation that truly sets both handler and dog up for long-term success. Nick has turned my off-breed Labrador into a dog who not only holds his own alongside typical bite-sport breeds, but who genuinely loves the work. My dog is always excited to train and clearly enjoys working with Nick. I’m incredibly thankful to be able to call him not just my trainer, but my friend.” - Lola

“Nick is a straight up stand out guy. I really trust him and love how he care for my dogs why I was in Puerto Rico.” - John




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