LONG ISLAND, NY & NORTH JERSEY
Dog training for the life you share.
Obedience, leash manners, and reactivity training with Nick Messina. One trainer, a plan for your dog, and support that comes home with you.
Check AvailabilityGlen Head, NY · Mahwah, NJ
One trainer.Nick, from the first conversation.
Three dogs, max.Small-group boarding with structure.
You stay involved.Progress videos and ongoing follow-up.
THE RIGHT HELP, FOR YOUR DOG
From the first consultation to everyday life at home, you work directly with Nick.
01 / CONSULTATIONFor every new client. Meet Nick, talk through what is happening, and get a plan for your dog.
A behavior evaluation and a training plan built around your dog. This is the first step before booking a stay.
02 / BOARD AND TRAINFor dogs who need daily training with Nick, with ongoing follow-up for you.
Your dog stays with Nick and trains daily. Typical stays run 2 to 4 weeks, with the length confirmed after the consultation.
03 / BOARDINGFor dogs who need a place to stay with daily exercise and personal attention.
No more than 3 dogs at a time. Daily exercise and training sessions, plus photo and video updates every day.
For dogs who need help with listening and walking on a leash.
A plan for obedience and leash manners, with ongoing follow-up training to help you keep working at home.
For owners who need help understanding and working on their dog’s reactions.
A consultation to evaluate the behavior and build a plan. Nick confirms whether the program is a fit before any stay is booked.
HOW IT WORKS
You know the next step. Your dog gets a plan built around what they need.
Nick meets you and your dog, evaluates behavior, and talks through your goals.
Together, you map out the training. If a stay makes sense, Nick confirms its length after the consultation.
Your dog trains with Nick. Near-daily progress videos keep you involved as the work happens.
Continue the plan with ongoing follow-up training and your part in the daily practice.
THE TRAINING APPROACH
It starts with understanding your dog. Nick evaluates their behavior and builds a plan for obedience, leash manners, or reactivity.
During a board-and-train stay, your dog trains every day. You see the progress through videos, so the work does not happen out of sight.
At home, your part is to keep practicing the plan. Ongoing follow-up training helps you continue that work with Nick.
Check AvailabilityBOARDING & BOARD AND TRAIN
Nick works alone. He takes no more than 3 dogs at a time, so the group stays small and the day stays personal.
Get moving. Daily exercise is part of every stay.
Build the routine. Structure and daily training sessions give the day a purpose.
Stay connected. Photo and video updates every day bring you into your dog’s day.
SIMPLE PRICING
A consultation first. A plan that follows.
$200/ consultation
Meet Nick, evaluate your dog’s behavior, and build the plan.
For every new client$100/ day
Your dog stays with Nick and trains daily.
Typically 2 to 4 weeks, confirmed after consultation$100/ day
Daily exercise, structure, and photo and video updates.
Small-group care, no more than 3 dogsEvery new client starts with the consultation.
FROM THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW
Meet Zala and Leon.
Here is what their people had to say.
Belgian Malinois
“And we have a beautifully well behaved dog to show for it.”
If you are in search of a dog trainer, hire Nick Messina of Gold Coast K-9. He is brilliant and thorough. I truly cannot recommend him enough. My husband I sent our 5 month Belgian Malinois to Nick's board and train program and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. We also continue to work with Nick to keep up and stay on top of it. It has been so much fun for all of us. And we have a beautifully well behaved dog to show for it.
Pug
“He has only been home a couple of days and our lives are calmer.”
Gold Coast K9 and head trainer Nick is the Real Deal! We sent our dog Leon to him for training because our house was complete chaos. Nick was calm, knowledgeable and professional. He took our dog for several weeks and when he came back we had a well behaved pet!! Nick is the BEST!! Choosing him to train our dog was the BEST DECISION WE EVER MADE!! He has only been home a couple of days and our lives are calmer. There is no more destruction of furniture and our dog is very happy. We could tell throughout the process that Nick was making headway. He would send us videos to keep us informed almost daily. I recommend Gold Coast K9 to any dog owner!! He is first rate!! I had interviewed many trainers before making the decision to move forward with Nick. I know without a doubt that I made the best decision by hiring Nick to train our dog Leon!!! He has a special connection with the animals and his expertise is second to none!! Thank you Nick and Gold Coast. You are a true professional we are so grateful for your help!! You have changed our lives!!! I highly recommend using Nick to train your dog!! You won't regret it!!! I can't say it enough the BEST!!
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW
Every dog is different. The consultation is where Nick gets to know yours.
Check AvailabilityThe consultation is $200. Nick meets you and your dog, evaluates behavior, and builds a plan. Board and train is $100 per day, and boarding is $100 per day. Every new client starts with the consultation.
Tell Nick your dog’s breed and what you need help with. He evaluates your individual dog during the consultation and will tell you whether the program is a fit.
Include your puppy’s age in your request. Nick will discuss the right starting point during the consultation. Rabies, DHPP, and bordetella vaccinations must be current for a stay.
The plan depends on your dog and your goals. Board-and-train stays typically run 2 to 4 weeks, with the length confirmed after the consultation. Ongoing follow-up helps you keep working on the plan at home.
Reactivity is one of the behaviors Nick works on. Describe what happens and when, including any aggression, in your request. Nick evaluates fit during the consultation before a stay is booked.
Rabies, DHPP, and bordetella must all be current for boarding and board and train.
No more than 3 dogs at a time. Nick works alone, so he keeps the group small.
Nick sends owners near-daily progress videos during training, and photo and video updates every day during boarding. Ask Nick during the consultation about watching a session and how you will take part in follow-up.
Nick will say so during the consultation, before any stay is booked.
Nick works in Glen Head, NY, on Long Island, and Mahwah, NJ, serving North Jersey and the surrounding areas. The exact address is shared after booking. Pickup and drop-off are by appointment.
MEET YOUR TRAINER
One person.
In your dog’s corner.
I’m Nick Messina, the person behind Gold Coast K-9. When you call, come in for a consultation, or work on training, you’re working with me.
I work alone, so I only take a few dogs at a time. Keeping the group small lets me give each dog personal attention and keep you involved in the progress.
My work covers obedience, leash manners, reactivity, board and train, boarding, and the follow-up that helps you keep going at home.
Nick MessinaCheck AvailabilityA LOOK AT LIFE HERE
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR DOG
Tell Nick a little about your dog and what you need. He replies within 24 hours.
Glen Head, NY
Mahwah, NJ & surrounding areas
The exact address is shared after booking.
Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm
A few quick questions. Then Nick takes it from here.
Demo only. Try it with sample details. Nothing is sent.
Prefer to talk? Call or text (516) 882-4862.