You have to really want change for it to happen.
What is secondary gain and how does this sabotage the change process? We all want to see our dogs happy, healthy and balanced, right?...
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Sue Mimm
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
Is Your Dog Socially & Emotionally Immature?
Bouncy young dogs, who lack social skills are often the focus of ‘hot’ debate amongst dog guardians and trainers. Understandably so. ...
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Sue Mimm
- Oct 21, 2022
- 7 min
Dances with Coyotes
A true story, by guest author: Deborah Dobson It was a late summer mid-afternoon and time for my dog Nora and I to go for our usual...
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Sue Mimm
- Feb 6, 2022
- 3 min
Eco-Savvy Dog Guardianship
We all demand significant quantities of the earth's resources in order to sustain our modern-day lifestyles, and that demand extends to...
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Sue Mimm
- Jan 20, 2022
- 4 min
What I learnt through getting COVID...and what this has to do with our dogs.
Only a couple of weeks ago I was thinking about how well I have been for a long time. Guess I spoke too soon…. A little over 10 days ago...
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Sue Mimm
- Dec 10, 2021
- 6 min
Why did my sweet, shy rescue dog turn into a growly, barky, bitey dog?
People are often surprised when the timid, shy and friendly dog they brought home from the shelter, suddenly changes character for no...
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Sue Mimm
- Dec 5, 2021
- 5 min
Are you struggling to find the right solutions to resolve your dog’s behaviour?
Ever wondered why despite your best efforts and trying everything that has been suggested, it hasn’t really worked to change your dog’s...
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Sue Mimm
- Dec 1, 2021
- 5 min
No, you did not fail your dog.
Don’t believe anyone who tells you that, and don’t believe the voice in your head trying to convince you of that either. “If only I had...
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Sue Mimm
- Oct 26, 2021
- 4 min
How to stop worrying and start living your best life with your dog, today!
We love our dogs deeply and care for them, so it’s natural that we become concerned when something happens to them or when we are faced...
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Sue Mimm
- Sep 23, 2021
- 4 min
I know you mean well, but I like me just the way I am.
Are we getting in the way of allowing our dogs to become the best version of themselves? This lesson came to me, thanks an amazing young...
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Sue Mimm
- Sep 3, 2021
- 5 min
What does it mean to give our dogs SPACE to learn?
What does it mean to give our dogs SPACE to learn?
Being fully free to feel & experience their environment through all their senses.
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
The Value of Being Mindful & Present With our Dogs.
I am sure you have heard about cultivating mindfulness practices and being present in the moment. But what does this actually mean, and...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 12, 2021
- 3 min
Why Won't My Dog Trust Me to Keep Him Safe?
As dog parents, it's important that we learn to be trustworthy. If our dogs don’t trust us to keep them safe or can’t count on us to meet...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
Patience is a Virtue
Did your parents ever teach you patience? In my day, it was something that you were expected to learn from a young age ; “Be patient”...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 10, 2021
- 4 min
Are You Really Listening to What Your Dog is Trying to Tell You?
So what's the big deal about being heard, and what does it have to do with dogs, our bond with them, and their behaviour? Lately, it has...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 10, 2021
- 2 min
7 Subtle Signs Your Dog May Be Anxious
Apart from the obvious ways your dog tells you he is stressed like barking, whining and making haste to get out of a situation, did you...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 4, 2021
- 1 min
There Are Things You CAN Control
In current times we are surrounded by a lot of fear and restriction, and it's easy to think we have no control over what is happening to...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 4, 2021
- 2 min
Does Your Dog Need a Teddy Bear?
Teddy Bears are often given to children in times of need, could the same practice work with your dog? Whether transitioning to sleeping...
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Sue Mimm
- Jul 4, 2021
- 2 min
How Do I Fix My Dog's Behaviour?
Should we be looking for ways to train our dogs NOT to do something? Or should we be seeking to understand our dogs and support them to...
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