HALO's founder and Executive Director, is a Neuroscience and Physiology Scientist. She is a board certified applied animal behaviorist (ACAAB) with the Animal Behavior Society(ABS) and is an animal behavior consultant with the International Association Of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She specializes in creating behavior programs that are practical for shelter staff, volunteers, and the busy family. In January 2018, HALO opened our doors with our state-of-the-art Transitional Shelter on over 5 acres of land. Dogs who suffer from behaviors, such as aggression and resource guarding, are housed in the shelter with each having a 10x10 room, daybed and a tv for movies and music and camera for 24/7 monitoring. Since 2018, HALO has grown and evolved as the needs of the community have changed. The focus is dogs who are facing rehoming, surrender and euthanasia in their homes and community animal shelters. HALO offers many programs and services targeting owners, shelters, and rescues to provide training and resources.