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The Connection Canine Behavior and Training

Excited and committed to creating peace within your pack! Addressing emotions causing the behaviour. Customized programs.

Specializing in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CCBT) with anxious, reactive, & aggressive dogs, with behavioral challenges.

05/28/2026

Say hello to Gooey, who just had his initial assessment with Mais.

🤍 3-year-old Terrier mix
🤍 Rescued 1.5 years ago

Guardian goals: human reactivity, dog reactivity, leash manners, separation anxiety, biting/nipping, aggression, and socialization.

Gooey is a very loving boy with some very big feelings in certain situations — especially when new people enter the home. He can bark for 15–30 minutes before settling, and then react again when someone moves or stands up. He’s also selectively reactive to people and dogs on walks.

These behaviours began about a month after adoption, which is common with rescue dogs as they settle in and become more comfortable showing their true selves.

His family has already put in a lot of effort with previous training and saw limited results, so now it’s time for a new approach.

The plan: building emotional self-regulation, with canine CBT, improving leadership skills, and increasing handler relevance. Gooey is a very smart dog who already knows a lot — now we help him feel safer, calmer, and more connected.

Gooey, we’re ready to help more people see that relaxed, lovable side of you. 🤍

05/26/2026

Congrats to Koda on graduating his 4th and final session with Mais 🧡

2.5 years old
Jindo X
Rescued from Korea in February

Original goals: dog reactivity, human reactivity, fear-based biting/nipping, noise sensitivity, and separation anxiety.

So far, Koda has ticked off every box — and all of the behaviours above have resolved.

Because he’s done exceptionally well, and thanks to the consistency and dedication of his parents through the CBT program combined with general obedience, we decided to stretch his comfort zone and take him on a pack walk at Everett Crowley off-leash dog park with Kelly, her pack, Faye Faye, and Lily.

BAM 💥 He rocked it.

At first, all the sniffs and new surroundings were pretty exciting and he went on a little sniff mission 😉 But once he settled in, he remembered his parents were there — and that engaging with them could be just as rewarding and fun.

Way to go little guy. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again — you won the lottery. You’ve landed in one of the finest homes a dog could imagine 🧡

Everyone, please send a little blessing and good thoughts to Koda. He’s currently working through some health challenges and his parents are navigating that alongside their veterinarian.

05/24/2026

Look at this love bug ♥️♥️♥️ Foster needed

05/23/2026

Get the attitude!! 🤍🙏🩶

05/21/2026

Is your dog a pretty great dog… except for when?

Hello to Roger, who just completed his initial assessment with Mais and Roger’s sister Frankie (Pack Graduate • 2021).

🧡 Roger- Malamute / Shepherd / Retriever (?)
4 years old Recently adopted in April

Guardian goals:• Human reactivity• Leash manners• General manners and life skills• Dog reactivity• Separation anxiety / neediness

Assessment: Roger is a happy guy who enjoys fun and engagement but can become challenged with emotional self-regulation during heightened moments.

Some examples include:• Knowing when to disengage when a playmate is finished• Reactivity to loud vehicles and passing cars• Humans running, scooters, and fast movement• Pacing and increased arousal during the “witching hour”

How can we help? Roger’s guardians have already built some really nice consistency and foundation — especially because this boy isn’t the easiest project. Our goal now is to add a few more tools to the tool belt.

We’ll be focusing on:• CCBT Supporting emotional self-regulation during heightened moments (which may also support the separation anxiety / neediness component)• Building stronger handler relevance, communication, and connection• Developing calmer, more enjoyable leash skills with multiple options to help make walks feel less pulley and more connected• Potentially working toward recall as we progress

Roger is an awesome dog with a lot of good already in place — just needing some fine tuning in a few specific areas.

Excited to get started.

05/19/2026

Say hello too sweet little Rosey
6 year old
Schnauzer/Jindo Mix
Recently rescued from Korea
Who just had an initial assessment with Mais
Say hello to the sweetest little Rosey 💫

6-year-old Schnauzer/Jindo mix
Recently rescued from Korea
Just had her initial assessment with Mais

Concerns: separation anxiety, leash skills, manners, and recall

First of all—huge bravo to her guardian for giving her a full three-week settle-in period before reaching out for support. That makes such a difference. ✨

Rosey is truly a good girl. She’s still figuring things out in her new world and can get a bit disconnected on leash, often pulling ahead without much relevance to her person. She’s also very nose-driven (everything must be sniffed!) and gets excited when meeting other dogs—so we’ll be working on calm, thoughtful greetings.

I did notice some hesitation around fast-moving things like bikes, scooters, and joggers. Living in a busy neighborhood, this is definitely something we’ll want to build confidence around. The good news? Her separation anxiety already seems to be starting to regulate on its own.

The plan:We jumped right in with some foundational obedience to build engagement and handler relevance. Once that foundation is solid, we’ll start to layer in more clarity and consistency—then move into leash work and recall, with the long-term goal of off-leash freedom. 🙌

I’m recommending two more one-on-one sessions, and then we’ll reassess. She’s a quick learner—and so is Mom. Can’t wait to watch their connection grow. 💛

05/08/2026

Be aware of what you spray on your yard!

05/07/2026

Muzzles are not a punishment — they are a safety and support tool when introduced with care 🌿

Gradual muzzle conditioning helps dogs feel safer and more prepared during stressful moments such as veterinary visits, emergencies, grooming, or injury care. The goal is never restraint through fear, but helping the dog build calm understanding and positive associations over time.

One important piece people often miss: practice in different environments.
A dog who is comfortable wearing a muzzle at home may feel very differently at the vet clinic, in the car, or around unfamiliar smells and energy. Generalization matters.

Here we are at our fine vet Ken Macquisten practicing. There wasn’t a need to be muzzled today, but we thought it was a good time to make it a positive experience.

Slow, thoughtful exposure builds confidence, trust, and safer outcomes for everyone involved — including the dog ♥️

Here I am working through muzzle conditioning at the vet clinic itself so the experience becomes familiar and less emotionally loaded over time.

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Langley, BC
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