Testimonials - DogSmith Founder
Catherine Zehner
Owner, The DogSmith Emerald Coast
"Niki is an amazing businesswoman whose knowledge, drive and creativity is unparalleled in my work experience. As the owner of DogSmith Franchise Services, she is directly responsible for giving me the tools, training and confidence to start my own business - The DogSmith Emerald Coast franchise. She enjoys the process of putting people - especially other smart, driven women -- into business for themselves. Her best quality, in my estimation, is that she stakes herself personally and professionally in the success of her employees and business partners; their successes are her successes and failure is simply not an option. Her work ethic is extremely high, and her ethics beyond reproach. Her knowledge in areas of learning theory, animal husbandry and business matters, and personnel management is deep and broad. I consider it an honor to call Ms. Tudge a colleague and business partner." October 27, 2009
Owner, The DogSmith Emerald Coast
"Niki is an amazing businesswoman whose knowledge, drive and creativity is unparalleled in my work experience. As the owner of DogSmith Franchise Services, she is directly responsible for giving me the tools, training and confidence to start my own business - The DogSmith Emerald Coast franchise. She enjoys the process of putting people - especially other smart, driven women -- into business for themselves. Her best quality, in my estimation, is that she stakes herself personally and professionally in the success of her employees and business partners; their successes are her successes and failure is simply not an option. Her work ethic is extremely high, and her ethics beyond reproach. Her knowledge in areas of learning theory, animal husbandry and business matters, and personnel management is deep and broad. I consider it an honor to call Ms. Tudge a colleague and business partner." October 27, 2009
Rick Ingram
Owner, Critter Care Services
"Niki has the incredible ability, which is - I believe - unique to the industry, to combine her exceptional skills and experience teaching professionals how to train staff, with her customer service attitude and eye for excellence gained from her years as an executive manager of international luxury hotels, with her passion and talent for animal training. And she combines all of this with her impressive and solid academic foundation in business and animal learning theory to create dog training and dog owner training methods that are scientifically based, effective and above all else, do no harm." November 4, 2009
Owner, Critter Care Services
"Niki has the incredible ability, which is - I believe - unique to the industry, to combine her exceptional skills and experience teaching professionals how to train staff, with her customer service attitude and eye for excellence gained from her years as an executive manager of international luxury hotels, with her passion and talent for animal training. And she combines all of this with her impressive and solid academic foundation in business and animal learning theory to create dog training and dog owner training methods that are scientifically based, effective and above all else, do no harm." November 4, 2009
Candy Lucas
Spa Director, The Fairmont Orchid
Employed by Niki Tudge
"Niki is fair, well respected, an excellent trainer, a mentor, and takes a genuine interest in others career advancement. Niki is very detailed, very results-driven, and is a strategic planner." November 4, 2009
Spa Director, The Fairmont Orchid
Employed by Niki Tudge
"Niki is fair, well respected, an excellent trainer, a mentor, and takes a genuine interest in others career advancement. Niki is very detailed, very results-driven, and is a strategic planner." November 4, 2009
Anne Kimmitt
DogSmith Client
"Niki Tudge is a highly skilled dog training professional and ethical business owner. She takes the time to develop personal relationships with her clients to help her gain insights into what they need, and the best ways to meet their needs. I have attended many training classes where Niki was the instructor, and found her very skilled in her craft. I have frequently recommended her to friends and neighbors, and will continue to do so. I would highly recommend her franchise, DogSmith, as a professional, well-run dog training/related services business." November 5, 2009
DogSmith Client
"Niki Tudge is a highly skilled dog training professional and ethical business owner. She takes the time to develop personal relationships with her clients to help her gain insights into what they need, and the best ways to meet their needs. I have attended many training classes where Niki was the instructor, and found her very skilled in her craft. I have frequently recommended her to friends and neighbors, and will continue to do so. I would highly recommend her franchise, DogSmith, as a professional, well-run dog training/related services business." November 5, 2009
Donna Kimura
Marketing Communications Manager, The Orchid at Mauna
"In my 23+ years in the hospitality industry, I can honestly say that Niki is one of the most organized and professional individuals I've known. Attending her meetings was a pleasure - they were always efficient, effective, team-inspiring, on-schedule, and fun. She will always succeed - no matter what she does - she is driven and encourages/empowers those around her. She is a leader." November 5, 2009
Marketing Communications Manager, The Orchid at Mauna
"In my 23+ years in the hospitality industry, I can honestly say that Niki is one of the most organized and professional individuals I've known. Attending her meetings was a pleasure - they were always efficient, effective, team-inspiring, on-schedule, and fun. She will always succeed - no matter what she does - she is driven and encourages/empowers those around her. She is a leader." November 5, 2009
Rachel Williams
Owner The DogSmith Palm Beach County FL
"Niki is extremely knowledgeable at everything she is involved with. She is my mentor and I strive to one day be half as talented as she is. She is a professional dedicated, passionate person who's talents for dog training and her knowledge for the industry is unprecedented. I work close with Niki, her personality is always bubbly, and she is always full of encouragement." December 8, 2009
Owner The DogSmith Palm Beach County FL
"Niki is extremely knowledgeable at everything she is involved with. She is my mentor and I strive to one day be half as talented as she is. She is a professional dedicated, passionate person who's talents for dog training and her knowledge for the industry is unprecedented. I work close with Niki, her personality is always bubbly, and she is always full of encouragement." December 8, 2009
Christina Horne
Owner The DogSmith East Pensacola Fl
"Niki maintains a delicate balance between being a visionary with high level goals and effectively implementing concrete strategies on an operational level. Her professional courtesy has resulted in a reputation that precedes her in the many circles she works in, and is an invaluable contact for all interested." July 8, 2009
Owner The DogSmith East Pensacola Fl
"Niki maintains a delicate balance between being a visionary with high level goals and effectively implementing concrete strategies on an operational level. Her professional courtesy has resulted in a reputation that precedes her in the many circles she works in, and is an invaluable contact for all interested." July 8, 2009
