Meet Sonya Weatherall
Sonya Weatherall
Founder of Hounds With Halos | Certified Master Transformation & Life Coach | Author of Where the Leash Ends
My Story
Nuclear Physics taught me about energy, systems, and invisible forces that govern reality. Professional dog training taught me real leadership and the power of calm presence.
My diagnosis of high-functioning ASD gave me the ability to process large amounts of information quickly, the gift of exceptional pattern recognition, and to identify connections others often overlook. It helps me see the relationship between human behavior, environments influences, and canine responses in ways that have shaped the Hounds With Halos methodology.
My diagnosis of ADHD taught me to thrive in dynamic environments, connecting seemingly unrelated patterns, and think creatively when others see obstacles. It allows me to rapidly assess situations, recognize subtle shifts in behavior, and adapt my approach in real time — whether I'm working with dogs, handlers, or leadership teams.
Living with PTSD deepened my understanding of stress, regulation, and profound impact the nervous system has on behavior. It taught me to recognize the difference between reaction and response, and it strengthened my ability to help others create safety, trust, and calm under pressure. This perspective has become foundational to my work in leadership development, human behavior, and dog training.
These paths converged into a unique approach: understanding how the human nervous system directly influences our dogs — and how our dogs serve as honest, real-time biofeedback for our own personal growth and leadership.
My Philosophy
At Hounds With Halos, we don't just train dogs: we develop the handler.
True transformation begins when we regulate our own nervous system. When we become the calm, grounded leader our dogs naturally want to follow. Your dog is constantly mirroring your energy — and can become one of your greatest teachers.
What I Offer
- Custom Dog Training & Service Dog Support - Foundation based, relationship focused training.
- The Halo System - Nervous System Assessments that reveal how your energy affects your dog.
- Where the Leash Ends - My book that explores the deeper human-dog energetic connection and the quiet power of leadership.
- 1:1 Transformation Coaching - For leaders, entrepreneurs, and conscious dog parents ready to regulate their nervous system, raise their frequency, and step into embodied, calm leadership within their life.
Coaching Credentials:
- Certified Master Transformation Life Coach
- Certified Transformation Life Coach
- Certified Life Story Coach
- Certified Future Self Coach
- Certified Lifestyle + Habit Change Coach
Ready to go deeper with yourself — with your dog at your side?