About Doggie Does it

Elevating Dog Well-Being with Positive Reinforcement

Meet the trainer

Nikki O'Halloran
CDT - ICAT

Certified Dog Trainer and Dog Walker

As a certified dog trainer from the International Academy of Canine Trainers, my priority is helping you develop a personalized, one-on-one training routine that meets you and your dog’s needs, builds up confidence, and helps your dog become a well-behaved, happy member of your home.  I am a Positive Reinforcement trainer and all of my training is rewards- based.

I have Pet 1st Aid and CPR and I continuously attend webinars, pod casts and various other educational trainings.

I have always been a dog lover, George, my third dog, was a rescue. When I brought him home, he was hesitant and carried a lot of doggy-baggage with him. His trust in people had been broken and his self-confidence had disappeared. Through unconditional love, patience and a rewards based, positive reinforcement training and exercise routine, George’s tail slowly began wagging in joy, again. It hasn’t stopped since!

In 2017, I began volunteering at the Maple Ridge SPCA, in my role as a dog welfare attendant, I assisted in carrying out the dog’s behaviour modification plans and provided exercise for them.   I witnessed many transformations of once lost, fearful dogs, intobecoming happy, confident dogs.

Successful dog training starts with focusing on your dog’s specific breed and understanding their genetic behavioral traits, pre-adoption history, and their current at-home environment. Using positive reinforcement, a rewards based training, you will learn to build a strong and trusting bond with your dog.

Before you know it, you’ll be having off-leash adventures with your new furry friend!

Certifications

Pet Professionals Guild Member

Cat and Dog CPR Certification

Certified Trainer
International Academy of Canine Training

Dogs are always food motivated

Louise Stapleton

If you can't explain it simply

Jean Donaldson

Talk training to Me

Anamarie Johnson

It's not just about training

Shannon Riley

House training

Louise Stapleton

Take it and drop it

Louise Stapleton

Most understood facts about Dogs

PPG

Puppy Socialization

PPG

How to work with fearful dogs online

Louise Stapleton

The handler end of the leash

Suzanne Clothier

Slice is right

Shannon Riley

Frustration Aggression & how to stop it

Shannon Riley

Predatory Behaviour

Jean Donaldson

Terrible Teens

Lorna Winter

Looking at aggression

Daniel Shaw

Working with Separation Anxiety

Ness Jones

The many myths separation anxiety

Malena D Martini

The Future of Separation Anxiety

Malena D Martini

Conquering Noise Fears

Stefanie Riemer

Jumpy, mouthy dog

PPG

Treatment for mouthy dogs

Dr. Mindy White

Treatment for mouthy dogs

Dr. Mindy White

I'm Out of control

Irith Bloom

How body language affects communication

Suzanne Clothier

Promoting self regulation

Dr. Kristina Spaulding

Joint roles of emotion and Arousal

Dr. Kristina Spaulding

Safe Method, separation anxiety

Lynn Brearey

Aggression what is it and how to stop it

Shannon Riley

Deep dive into trauma, dogs and their humans

Shannon Riley

Trauma & how it affects dog’s &people

Shannon Riley

S.A.F.E. method for managing Separation Anxiety

Lynn Brearey

Helping Fearful Dog’s feel safe

Dr. Zazie Todd

To Spay or not to spay

Dr. Jessica Hekman

Relief for stressed out people

Jean Donaldson

Dog bite safety

PPG

Dog Parks the good the bad the ugly

PPG

The Hierarchy of Dog Needs

PPG

Purfectly Lean Dogs and Cats

Gillian Gallimore

The Poop

Gillian Gallimore

Critical Cues for shelter dogs

Leo Taylor

Building Empathy How to teach children to interact safely with dogs

Janis Bradley

Children’s Safety with Dog’s

Janis Bradley

training

At Doggie Does It we only use positive reinforcement, rewards-based, humane training techniques.  We are committed to our values of ethical dog training.  Our methods are safe, effective and set your dog up to succeed.  Our services are provided in the comfort of your own home, as this is the best way of accessing your dog’s individual needs. We are Pet 1st aid and CPR certified; we are recommended by those who use our services!

Our Happy Clients!

I have had nothing but amazing services provided by Nikki over the last two years and I highly recommend her. Nikki is patient, reliable, and genuinely loves dogs. I have seen her work wonders using positive reinforcement with many animals that I have entrusted to her care and she always has the doggos best interest at heart. You will not be sorry when you choose Nikki for your canine best friend.
-Kahlee
I have two dogs. Originally, I came to Nikki desperate for help with the first dog as he was having behavioral issues. Nikki broke things down for me into manageable steps to correct the behavior whilst managing my expectations and strengthening my relationship with my dog. After working things through with the first, I brought my second pup to Nikki for help. I am so grateful to Nikki's for her honest approach in training, as not only do my pups know what is expected of them, I understand better how to communicate/what to look for. I highly recommend.c ullamcorper mattis, dapibus leo."
-Shay
Nikki is an amazing dog walker and trainer. I would for sure call her the dog whisperer. Nikki works within my schedule and within my budget. I love that she takes my dog, one on one, this ensures that my dog “Kali” is more likely to listen, while providing adequate attention, affection and the structure she needs while walking. Thank you for being you Nikki!
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Nichole Webster and Kali

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