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How Does Pain Influence Behaviour?
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...
The Dog Classroom
Mar 203 min read
Making Friends with Dogs
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...
The Dog Classroom
Dec 17, 20242 min read
Living with Cats & Dogs
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...
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Nov 28, 20242 min read
Keeping Active on Colder Days
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...
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Nov 25, 20242 min read
Calm Behaviour in the Car
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...
The Dog Classroom
Nov 11, 20243 min read
Giving Dogs Choices
Should dogs be encouraged to make their own choices?
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Sep 5, 20243 min read
Why do dogs...?
Quick answers to common "why do dogs do that?" questions
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Aug 22, 20243 min read
Camping with Dogs
Real training situations that I am using with my dogs at camp
The Dog Classroom
Jul 11, 20242 min read
Come when Called (Recall) Training
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...
The Dog Classroom
Jul 2, 20243 min read
Fence-Fighting, Barking at Windows & Barrier Aggression
by Anne-Marie Mayes As a behaviour consultant who specializes in working with reactive dogs, I receive a lot of requests for help with...
The Dog Classroom
May 31, 20243 min read
Pet First Aid - 15 must-haves
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...
The Dog Classroom
May 21, 20242 min read
Sharing Public Spaces with Dogs
by Anne-Marie Mayes In Thunder Bay, we have many great parks around the city including trails or open fields. Most of these areas,...
The Dog Classroom
May 3, 20242 min read
Dog Parks: Do or Don't?
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...
The Dog Classroom
Apr 30, 20243 min read
Mounting (aka Humping) in Dogs
Most people believe that mounting is either the dog showing dominance or for reproductive reasons, but there are many other reasons for it.
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Apr 4, 20243 min read
Trimming Your Dog's Nails
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...
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Mar 23, 20243 min read
Different Dog Play Styles
When dogs play with other dogs, they may enjoy chasing, biting, and wrestling. When dogs play with humans, they should be taught how to...
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Feb 8, 20243 min read
Top 10 Must-Haves for Travelling with Dogs
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...
The Dog Classroom
Jan 25, 20243 min read
Keeping Dogs a Healthy Weight
by Anne-Marie Mayes I would like to share my experience with keeping my dogs a healthy weight to help other navigate similar issues....
The Dog Classroom
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Cherish time with your dog: New Year's Resolutions
by Anne-Marie Mayes For some of us, the new year brings resolutions. This year I encourage dog owners to make a resolution for their...
The Dog Classroom
Dec 28, 20233 min read
Dog Stealing Food or Counter Surfing
by Anne-Marie Mayes Being the season where many of us gather to share food and munchies with friends and family, the issue of “counter...
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Dec 14, 20232 min read
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