"A Tired Dog, Is A Good Dog"
Our Mission
“Train Your Dog The Positive Way”
At Bella's Kanine Training, we feel very strongly that a successful relationship is created between dog and human by building trust, respect and understanding. We believe in and use positive and empathetic training methods that enhance the communication between handler and dog.
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We do not use or tolerate inhumane punishment-based methods, as we feel that this type of punishment breaks down the relationship between dog and handler and in itself, escalates mistrust, fear and aggression.​
My name is Nichole Petrie and I grew up in Sothern California surrounded by dogs my whole life. I trained my first dog at the age of 5. A pure bred Chow Chow who I named Shera. From a young age, my parents have always encouraged me to work with animals. They were a large part of my influence and decision to go into the Animal Industry as an advocate, supporter, and Dog Trainer.
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In 2007 a 6 week old Golden/Lab mix puppy named Bella came into my life. I started with her training and one year later, I adopted Buddy an American Standard Black Lab. Once Buddy completed full rehabilitation and training with myself, I soon started to fully train and rehabilitate my family and friends dogs. During that time, I adopted a broken and battered Pitbull, named Ranger, who was the bait dog in a dog fighting rink. He was quickly welcomed in our pack with Bella & Buddy fully rehabilitating him to be a fully trained, well balanced dog and companion for a young family who then adopted him from me.
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In April of 2009, I applied for Animal Behavior College Dog Training/Behavior program and was accepted. I am ABCDT Certified and a Certified Pet Nutritionist (2017).
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​My passion for guiding my clients to learn leadership roles and to better communicate with their dogs is what drives me. I do not breed discriminate. I am committed to helping your pack grow into harmony with love, trust and respect.
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Accomplishments:
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2020 Dog Trainer of the Year Best Of Award
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2024 Rochester Community Awards voted best Dog Trainer
​Bella officially retired from training in January of 2016. She helped many families over her 9 years. She brought a smile to everyone that met her.
In May 2016 she was diagnosed with cancer of her spleen and liver.
On November 7th 2016, Bella lost her battle with cancer. She passed away at home surrounded by her pack in the arms of her loving mom Nichole. She was an amazing dog and she helped so many dogs and humans on the importance of living in the moment.
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Buddy officially retired from training July 2016 at the age of 9. He spent his retirement lounging on the couch and enjoying his time getting lots of cuddles and sun bathing.
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On July 11th 2023, Buddy passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving mom Nichole. Buddy was the most handsome man with the strength of loyalty to his mom for 16 years.
Bella & Buddy are now together forever with their 14 pups. ​
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Freyja Rose - Yellow Labrador
She comes to us from a previous client who could not provide her with the training and care she needed. She has been a wonderful asset to the pack and has done well training and rehabilitating dogs. At 5 years old, she is filled with joy and energy that brings a smile to everyone's face.
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