by Anne-Marie Mayes There are many reasons why dogs can be fearful, including: Change in environment; May have been physically harmed or...

Over the past few years in springtime I have written an article about walking and socializing our dogs after winter hibernation.  For...

by Anne-Marie Mayes Dogs are one of the most stoic creatures that I know.  They mainly only  show pain or discomfort when their condition...

I came across an article about building a sensory mental stimulation garden. This topic piqued my interest as I am always trying to find...

by Anne-Marie Mayes I have joked with my clients that I have more dog friends then human but it is true, and is something that I am proud...

As the temperature continues to become cooler my dogs are spending less time outside and so is my cat Henry. At this time of year...

by Anne-Marie Mayes We have had gorgeous weather this fall but the temperatures are starting to get cooler. The amount of time that I am...

by Anne-Marie Mayes Does your dog protect your vehicle?   Does your dog bark or growl when people or other dogs approach or are outside...

Should dogs be encouraged to make their own choices?

Quick answers to common "why do dogs do that?" questions

Real training situations that I am using with my dogs at camp

by Anne-Marie Mayes Training your dog to come when called, a.k.a. recall training, is one of the main reasons people come to see a...

by Anne-Marie Mayes As a behaviour consultant who specializes in working with reactive dogs, I receive a lot of requests for help with...

A great way to be safe with your dog this summer is to bring a first aid kit with you when you are heading out camping or hiking. I have...

by Anne-Marie Mayes In Thunder Bay, we have many great parks around the city including trails or open fields. Most of these areas,...

Just saying those words gets very many different responses depending on the who you're talking to. I am often asked whether or not I...

Most people believe that mounting is either the dog showing dominance or for reproductive reasons, but there are many other reasons for it.

In a previous article I covered brushing your dog's teeth. This week I want to talk about nail trimming.  As with other hygiene and...

When dogs play with other dogs, they may enjoy chasing, biting, and wrestling. When dogs play with humans, they should be taught how to...

by Anne-Marie Mayes When we travel as a family, we bring the dogs with us as much as possible. I want to share my top ten recommendations...