Gold Coast K-9 Inc
Service area: Serves Mahwah, Ramsey, Montvale, Upper Saddle River, NJ, and Long Island, NY.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- In-Home
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Terriers
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Gold Coast K-9 offers intensive board-and-train programs lasting several weeks, combined with in-home follow-up sessions to train the human guardians. Private lessons are available for ongoing support. Training includes daily video updates, personalized behavior plans, and emphasis on communication, play, and long-term relationship building. Programs are customized based on the dog’s needs and owner goals.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed. Services include board-and-train programs, private lessons, and consultations with follow-up support. Clients receive daily video updates during boarding programs.
Testimonials
“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 and 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.”
– Zala The Belgian Malinois
“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!!”
– Leon the Pug
“We began lessons with Nick and our 12-week-old pup. Our whole family participated. We then decided to send our pup to stay with Nick for a few weeks because we weren’t confident we could train him to where we wanted. Nick did an incredible job. He sent us videos regularly so we could see progress. When the training was done, Nick came to our house to train us. Our pup came back so well trained, and now we are trained too. We all feel confident and relaxed with our big guy.”
– Parents of 7-month-old pup
About the Trainer
Gold Coast K-9 Inc., led by head trainer Nicholas Messina, offers personalized dog training services focused on building strong communication and healthy human-dog relationships. With over a decade of full-time experience, Nick specializes in behavior modification, obedience, and board-and-train programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs and the owner’s goals. He emphasizes understanding dog behavior, play, and parenting pets with empathy, avoiding harsh or militaristic methods. Services include in-home training, board-and-train programs, and follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success. Gold Coast K-9 also provides pet boarding and daily video updates during training. The business serves clients in Mahwah, Ramsey, Montvale, Upper Saddle River, and Long Island, NY.
Nick’s approach centers on honoring both the dog’s and owner’s needs, helping families achieve calm, confident, and well-mannered dogs through consistent, positive guidance. Clients report dramatic improvements in reactivity, anxiety, destruction, and leash manners, with many continuing weekly support after initial programs.
Additional services include dog walking and pet boarding, making Gold Coast K-9 a comprehensive resource for dog owners seeking lasting behavioral change.
Accomplishments
Nicholas Messina has been training dogs full-time for over 11 years and has helped countless families achieve lasting behavioral change. He is recognized by clients for his deep expertise, daily communication, and ability to transform reactive or chaotic dogs into calm, well-mannered companions.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients contact Gold Coast K-9 to express interest in services such as board-and-train, private lessons, or consultations. An initial inquiry is made through the contact form or phone, followed by personalized guidance on program options and next steps.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
7:30am-7:30pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog walker
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer
Location
78 Todd Dr N, Glen Head, NY 11545Listing Tools for Trainers
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