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Scanning The Environment: Exploring Why Women Struggle More with Reactive Dog Walks
For those of you who have male partners or husbands, you may have noticed that they often seem to handle walking our dogs with more ease...
Sue Mimm
Jul 9, 20243 min read


Charlie and I. The Challenge of a Lifetime.
In the Beginning. Charlie was around 9 months old and had been with us for only a few short weeks. I wanted to gradually introduce him...
Sue Mimm
Mar 7, 20249 min read


How do You Feel about your Dog's Behaviour?
Our dogs bring us immense joy, laughter, love, and unwavering companionship. However, there are times when things don't go as planned....
Sue Mimm
Aug 27, 20233 min read


Emotional Echoes: Dogs and the Journey Within
In the heart's embrace, our dogs guide our way, Through tangled paths, they lead us to sway. Challenging behaviors, a gift in disguise,...
Sue Mimm
Aug 27, 20231 min read


Hot Under the Collar: Exploring the Impact of Heat Waves and Climate Change on Wellbeing
As climate change progresses steadily, the prevalence of extreme temperatures and turbulent weather conditions is on the rise. These...
Sue Mimm
Jul 11, 20233 min read


What does weight loss and dog training have in common?
We often find ourselves caught in a frustrating cycle of temporary fixes and unsustainable practices that don’t lead to lasting,...
Sue Mimm
Jun 30, 20234 min read


Finding Clarity Amidst Chaos: Shifting Perspectives and Embracing Support
When life throws us challenges, we often feel overwhelmed and unable to see a clear solution. In those moments, our emotions take the...
Sue Mimm
Jun 19, 20235 min read


The Law of Attraction and Walking Our Dogs: Shifting Perspectives for Positive Experiences
The Law of Attraction, a philosophy centered around the power of thoughts, may seem unrelated to something as simple as walking our dogs....
Sue Mimm
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Unlocking Life Lessons: A Surprising Revelation from a Control Panel
Have you ever experienced a moment when an ordinary object revealed a profound life lesson? LOL I recently had such an epiphany with a...
Sue Mimm
Jun 12, 20233 min read


Embracing the Whole Dog: Finding Balance in Life's Ups and Downs
In the pursuit of happiness, we humans often seek pleasure and avoid pain. It's a natural instinct rooted in our biology, as it helps us...
Sue Mimm
May 30, 20233 min read


What is “Conscious (Dog)Parenting”
Did you know that the average age of dogs who are rehomed or given up to a shelter is between 9 and 18 months old? And I guess that this...
Sue Mimm
Apr 21, 20236 min read


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?...
Sue Mimm
Nov 19, 20224 min read


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. ...
Sue Mimm
Nov 11, 20223 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Oct 21, 20227 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Feb 6, 20223 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Jan 20, 20224 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Dec 10, 20216 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Dec 5, 20215 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Dec 1, 20215 min read


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...
Sue Mimm
Oct 26, 20214 min read
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