Nicole Iman-Hayden

Nicole Iman-Hayden didn’t grow up with dogs, but everything changed in her late 20s when her now-husband—and his dog, Blink—entered her life. Blink helped ignite Nicole’s love for dogs and gave her the confidence to adopt her own pup, Hiccup, an Australian Shepherd mix who quickly became her adventure partner.

In 2023, Nicole found her way to High Octane Agility while looking for more mental and physical enrichment for Hiccup. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into a passion, as she discovered that agility was not only accessible, but incredibly rewarding. Through training, Nicole has watched Hiccup grow in confidence, focus, and skill—while she’s grown right alongside him as a handler and teammate.

Nicole is passionate about helping dogs live happy, fulfilled lives and loves supporting teams as they take their first steps into agility. She’s excited to cheer you on and help you and your dog discover just how fun and empowering this journey can be!