About Sue & Ashiyas K9 Services
I have over 35 years of professional equine and canine care experience and have developed a deep connection with animals.
From a young age in England, my journey with animals began with dog walking after the loss of our family pet. This passion only grew after we moved to Canada, where I immersed myself in the world of hunter-jumpers and show dogs, learning valuable skills while working with horses and dogs. My experiences in the U.S. with top trainers and veterinarians in the thoroughbred racing industry further enriched my knowledge, leading me to teach advanced grooming courses for the OJC stewards and the HBPA test required for Canadian Trainers.
My career evolved to include managing a broodmare farm and founding one of the first in-home grooming, boarding, and rescue rehabilitation businesses. Here, I focused on helping animals and their owners overcome anxieties and build confidence. My commitment to rescue work, especially with challenging cases destined for euthanasia, has always been a driving force.
One such rescue was a Terrier named Gus who eventually defied his aggressive label and captured my heart. This experience motivated me to co-author a book (& training manual) and purchase my own (the first of many) Border terrier puppy back in 2009 who went on to win the Canadian championship. This journey led me to establish Ashiyas registered Border Terrier champions and to specialize in hand-stripping Terriers.
“The fulfillment I find in positively transforming an animal’s life, whether through health, wellness, or behavioural guidance, is unparalleled. With over 40 years of professional experience and a keen instinct for animal behaviour, I’ve developed effective, common-sense solutions for a range of canine challenges with an emphasis on a holistic and harmonious approach.”
- Sue Graham
Hand-Stripping Terriers and Mobile Dog Grooming
Hand-Stripping is a grooming technique used on Terrier coats. It is a skill that is unique and highly recommended for Terriers to maintain a healthy coat that protects them from the elements.
Services
Buy 10 get 1 free!
Dog Nail Trim $15
Portion of proceeds go to rescue
Putting your dog’s best foot forward!
A dog’s foot should rest on the flat surface with ease, nail’s should be short enough to not touch or interfere with the ground or impede motion or mobility.
I am happy to continue this price for the best footing and comfort for your pet’s well being.
Puppy’s First GRoom
Puppy Special!
Four months old is the best time to introduce grooming to your puppy.
Muzzled Makeovers
Difficult dogs with behavioural issues can be dangerous and a threat for most.
Read more about this service here, on the blog.
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Making Positive Change. Turning the impossible into possible.
Senior Dog Grooming
When it’s too much for them to stand, I try to take the pressure off their joints by allowing them to lie down comfortably.
Other Services
Miss Manners Doggy Boot Camp
Foundation for Life Skills - In home consultations - Helping you help your pet, IN YOUR HOME!
Sue has a zen-like approach to animals. Gaining their trust is an important part of the process. Her greatest reward is helping each and every animal in some positive way.
(The actual Gus)
Book and training manual based on one of Sue’s toughest rescues
Sue has an intrinsic ability to detect the motive for the problem, coming up with common sense solutions that work. Offering behavioral consultations, retraining, and animal reiki services. Sue has years of experience working with difficult dogs from the ground up, inside and out. Your partnership with your dog will improve with balance and positive change. All breeds and all rescue types welcome from puppy development to senior management.
Miss Manners Boot camp has over the many years of professional care and service to many all breed dogs, rescue dogs, and the like Re- trained unruly behaviours any unwanted habits including the time to decompress from environmental stresses which can sometimes , unknowingly have a negative impact on behaviours in the home. I offer in your home consultations to help you help your pet with your individual concerns that you might need to correct.
Ashiyas’ Registered Border Terriers
Abundantly intelligent, loving and adventurous, the animated Border Terrier personality is enjoyably the best all round dog I have had the pleasure of loving.
Canine Adventures Fun Run
We run conservation parks , trails etc daily with 1 to 1.5 hours of exercise. For those dog’s who just need that much more invigoration and stimulation both mentally and physically than just a block walk. Read More Here
Pick up and delivery included
Must be dog friendly to join and have decent manners.
A meet and greet would be required, prior to acceptance of inclusion into our fun run adventures.
Grooming Showcase
Serving all of Ontario