Walk Hike Play

"Nicole and everyone at Walk Hike Play are amazing! Nicole worked with a foster dog of mine, taking him on adventures on Fridays. She integrated him into her pack of dogs and helped him grow confidence in himself and built his trust in others. She is the 2nd person he ever trusted enough to pet him, second only to me, and that says so much! She didn't shy away from his challenges and truly understands dog behavior and how to work with shy, scared dogs with patience. He was a flight risk because he was so scared, and she ensured safety protocols were in place at all times. During his time with her, he stated to show his silly side while he was on adventures with Nicole and her pack, which warmed my heart so much. This was a little dog found living under a freeway overpass with a pack of dogs, who never knew what it felt like to be loved until he came to me. Nicole really helped take Chaco's socialization to the next level during a time of COVID when it was hard for me to get him out to have new experiences. I don't trust easily when it comes to who I allow to work with my foster dogs, but I trust Nicole implicitly. Not only that, but she would send me amazing photos and videos throughout the day, which always made me so happy to see him happy. Now Chaco is finally ready to be adopted and Nicole was a big component to his success, giving him a great start to his new journey in life. I'm sad that I am moving out of her zone because I would otherwise sign my own dog up for her services. If you are lucky enough to be in Nicole's area, don't walk - RUN as fast as possible her way! Your dog will be so happy you did! Oh, and she is also hilarious and makes me laugh with her rundowns of the day. Nicole is a national treasure and every dog she interacts with is better for it."

"Nicole & Walk Hike Play are the best. Nicole has taken wonderful care of our dog Marty for over 3 years now. Nicole is super responsible and reliable and always ensures that Marty is safe and having the best time. She always wipes his paws after rainy walks before he comes into the house and his water bowl is always refilled. Marty met his best friend Smokey as part of the Walk Hike Play pack and I've never met 2 dogs who have more fun together. I highly highly highly recommend Nicole and Walk Hike Play to anyone in the Kirkland area who is looking for peace of mind with their dogs or cats."

"Nicole has been walking my Arthur in a pack for over two years and I don’t know what I’d do without her! Arthur enjoys his pack walks and has learned new manners and to be calm when out his buddies. Nicole treats Arthur as her own and I couldn’t be happier!"

"Nicole is simply one of the best dog walkers out there! I have a challenging rescue dog who is a less than perfect walker. Nicole has gently worked with her for several years to build her confidence around street noises and other dogs. She’s wonderful!"