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ABOUT
WHY 'NIGEL'S HALO'?
WHAT I DO
SERVICES AND PROGRAMS

 

   We all have those moments and people in life that help define who we are and what we’ll become.  If you’re lucky and aware, you can see them falling into place as they appear.  I can say that my fortune is having a life filled with moments, people and DOGS.  All of these have given me an understanding and appreciation of who I am and of life itself.  Nigel was one of those dogs and I continue to learn from him every day.

   I believe we make connections with souls before entering life – connections we can’t explain, just intuitively know.  I was always captivated by Nigel’s eyes, the windows to the soul.  I didn’t know what I was captured by until Nigel left this earthly place and I had bonded with so many more dogs.  It was his soul that I saw; it was a familiar soul that I felt in Nigel.  Nigel was a predestined connection and the first of many that would teach me so much and illuminate my path in life.

   Though Nigel’s time with me was short, it was nothing short of powerful. I began to look at life differently; look inward, seek more knowledge and believe in what I feel.  Nigel’s simple presence became a catalyst for my transformation.  And, yes, Nigel LOVED Beyonce’s song Halo.  It came on the radio often when we were out cruising.

    I know I see each soul immediately when I look into a dog’s eyes.  There is no confusion to what stares back.  As I work with a dog, the eyes soften and the soul truly begins to emerge.  Every now and then I meet a dog who has a soul that I somehow absolutely know already.  There is a conversation we have through the eyes and soul, no works needed – just knowing that we’ve met before.  Knowing that we would not have met again, if I was not on the right path.

The methodology of Nigel’s Halo training is rooted in creating a calm dog.  If we can accomplish a calm mindset there is a stable foundation for the dog and owner to approach life.  We all have to find that inner ability to quiet the mind, form impulse control, and develop focus, dogs are no different.  Using tools and methods that promote a calm mind and teaching body language Nigel’s Halo helps create clarity for owners and their dogs. 

Puppy Classes

You and your puppy(2-6 months) will learn the basics in a weekly hour-long class.  The basics include: leash training, fixed/unfixed space, socializing and trouble-shooting issues/answering any questions to get your pup off on the right paw.

6 weeks / $250

Private Session:

One on one sessions with you and your dog which addresses

  • Leash walking

  • Creating a calm dog

  • Teaching tools to create impulse control

  • Learning how to clearly communicate with your dog

  • Solving any unwanted behaviors

  • Creating new wanted behaviors

 

4 Day Program:

This is a basic program that jumpstarts the learning for the dog.  Working one on one with the dog for 4 days I get the dog to a good place.  Then it’s time for me to teach you!  In two private sessions I teach you everything the dog has learned.

  • Leash walking

  • Creating a calm dog

  • Teaching tools to create impulse control

  • Learning how to clearly communicate with your dog

  • Solving any unwanted behaviors

  • Creating new wanted behaviors

 

One Week Program:

This program includes all the basics plus your dog will be off-leash reliable!  In addition to being off –leash reliable your dog will learn basic obedience commands: sit, come, and place.  They will also understand leave it, drop it, and stop jumping.  This program ends with two private one on one sessions with the owners.

 

Two Week Program:

This program includes everything from the one week program, but allows more one on one time with the dog and trainer.  This is a perfect program if more serious behavioral issues need to be addressed.  It also comes with 3 private one on one sessions with the owners.

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Clients finding an opportunity for calm

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