Practical, patient training for you and your dog. Work with Nick May on everyday skills, household habits, and a stronger connection, one rewarding moment at a time.
Nick has been around dogs everyday since 5 years old, when his first dog, a golden retriever named Nilah, joined his family. His love and knowledge of canines has only grown from there. Starting his journey in the dog industry working in kennels and doggy daycares before learning the art and science of dog training through hands-on experience. Now with over 10 years of full-time training experience, Nick brings versatility to his training style, firmly believing that every dog is different, and that there is no one-size-fits-all training method.
Nick adapts each session to your dog and your goals, with a calm approach and practical steps you can work on together.
Build on the moments your dog gets right, making practice engaging and useful in everyday life.
With more than 10 years of experience, Nick brings personal attention to each dog and owner.
Find the right support for your dog, from a first evaluation to ongoing training and care. Explore 2026 rates and what’s included below.
30 minutes
Your home or chosen location
A 30-minute visit to your home or chosen location. We talk with you while observing your dog, not a lesson, but a clear reading of what approach will work best moving forward.
Your $30 evaluation fee is credited toward any training or boarding costs.
Individual nights to 4+ weeks
Nick’s home
Training and boarding in Nick’s home, not a traditional kennel or facility. A small number of boarders means a less stressful stay, more individual attention, and more opportunities for enrichment and play.
Every stay includes a follow-up lesson and basic training gear. Three-week and longer packages include an extra follow-up lesson.
1 hour
Your home or a dog-friendly destination
Custom sessions for you and your dog. Nick finds the methods that work best and gives you the skills to keep making progress between lessons.
30 minutes
At your home or on a walk
Give your dog a fun, productive break while you’re busy. Choose a mentally stimulating training visit to practice new or existing skills, or a structured walk that combines exercise and sniffing with better leash manners.
Every session includes a video showing what Nick and your dog worked on.
Per night
Nick’s home
A home environment with a small number of dogs for a calmer stay. Good behaviors are reinforced and unwanted behaviors discouraged, even without additional training.
All boarding dogs must complete training or an evaluation first to ensure a good fit for the household and fellow boarders.
+$40 / day
Add an adventure on any number of days during your dog’s stay. Offsite trips to parks, stores, restaurants, or other new places provide mental and physical enrichment and opportunities to experience different environments.
Per trip
Pickup or drop-off
One less errand in your day. Arrange pickup or drop-off for your dog with Nick.
"The more rewardable moments you create, the more your dog will want to listen to you." - Nick
Tell Nick a little about your dog and what you would like help with. He can help you choose the next step.
Prefer to talk first? Call (765) 481-5636
nick@pawsamomentdogtraining.com
Appointments and stays are confirmed personally with Nick.
A few helpful answers
Paws a Moment serves Hamilton, Marion, and surrounding Indiana counties. Contact Nick to confirm availability for your location.
An evaluation is a 30-minute conversation and observation at your home or an agreed location. It helps Nick recommend an approach; it is not a training lesson.
Board & train takes place in Nick's home with a low volume of dogs, individual attention, and practice with household skills.
Send an inquiry through the form, or contact Nick by phone or email. Nick confirms appointments and boarding stays personally; submitting an inquiry does not reserve a date.
Client forms
Download your forms before your visit. Save a copy to your device before completing it, and contact Nick to arrange how to return your completed forms.
You can also print the forms and complete them by hand. Completing a PDF does not submit it through this website.
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