Nickel City K9
"Real Training for the Real World"
About Me
“I am not only your Trainer, but also your Friend. Therefore, I provide you with Real Training for the Real World and am here to guide you.”
Please permit me to introduce myself;
My name is Charlie Mercieca. I am a professionally trained and certified canine educator, behaviorist and ethologist in addition to being the owner/operator of Nickel City K9. It is with sincere pleasure that I welcome you.
I received my formal education and qualifications through intensive, thorough training in all avenues of Dog Training and Behavior from Master Dog Trainer Mr. Harry Kalajian of Montreal’s Executive Dog Center.
However, preceding this, my work with animals goes back many years and stems from my childhood.
Being the youngest of five children with an extreme age gap and living on a farm many miles outside of our nearest centre, my absolute best friends were the animals that lived on our property, most specifically, our dogs we have owned and cherished throughout the years.
With these canine pals I found true friendship. Always by my side, never judging nor holding grudges, some of the best times I have had were with my cherished sidekicks and because of it and the natural repore we had, being able to communicate with and train them effectively came naturally.
I did not know it then, but a trainer was born and my canine friends and the experience I gained working with them helped to mold me into the man I am today.
I may not be where I am today without the many dogs I have had the pleasure of sharing my life with.
There are too many dogs to name here. However, I would like to dedicate this website and my life’s work to all of them.
Services Include:
Obedience-Protection-Behaviour-Dog Walking/Training Packages
Behavior Consulting
Accommodating Your Lifestyle
If your animal needs help with a specific physical or behavioral issue, Behavior Consulting with Nickel City K9 may be a great option for you. Sessions can be done in the comfort of your own home, with personalized plans to fit your pet’s needs and your lifestyle.
Dog Walking
Time for Your Pet
My Dog Walking work involves an intimate understanding of your animal’s natural and individual history. Your pet has plenty of potential to learn and understand commands, and my techniques will lay the foundation for you to build upon. I combine your needs and wants with the natural attributes of your pet, all the while, stimulating their mind while teaching them to walk properly on lead. Obedience Training and Walking at the same time! Contact us for Walk and Train packages.
Victor Hugo
“Perseverance, secret of all triumphs”