Our Team & Facility
We have temporarily ‘right sized’ into a small, 10x20 heated and air conditioned space. We aim to rent larger spaces to host clinics and workshops. And we have BIG plans in the works for 2025/2026!!
Owner & Head Trainer - Shianna Fairley IAABC-ADT, CTDI, WNW, CKC CGN Evaluator
Canine Good Neighbour Evaluator
Walks ‘N’ Wags Pet First Aid Certified
Certified Trick Dog instructor with the Do More with Your Dogs
Accredited trainer with the IAABC International Association of Animal Behaviour Consultants
AAC Agility Judge (Starters/Advanced)
UKI Judge
CARO Judge (in progress)
Service and Therapy Dog (in progress)
Psychology degree with a focus on behaviour and learning (in progress)
Shianna has a passion for working with animals and their owners with fifteen years in the training space, and seven years teaching dog sports. She spent five years teaching at one of the largest positive reinforcement schools in the Toronto before launching TailWinds. In addition to her hands on experience, she is currently expanding her scientific knowledge by completing a degree in Psychology with a focus on motivation and learning.
We are currently operating out of a small 200sq ft training hall adjacent to the house with heat and air conditioning.
We are currently focusing on privates and semi privates, while offering workshops at larger locations.
We have big plans in the works for 2025/2026 for our facility!
Our certifications and affiliations
“Shippo”
Robin’s Magnificent Shippo CREML, CRBA, CRNT, ADC, AGDC, EXG Bronze, MSDC, MJDC, HIC, NS, SD-S, ATD is a seven year old intact male Australian Shepherd who often features as a demo dog when he is not training or competing.
In 2019, he was one of the top 20 placements in North America in lure coursing (ASFA LCI Large/non sighthound)
“Rumple”
CRMCh Robin’s Bael Fire CRBA, CRAT, CRVX, AGDC, ADC, HIC, SD-A is a six year old intact male Australian Shepherd who often features as a demo dog when he is not training or competing.
In 2017, Rumple achieved his Master Championship in obedience.
“Bebop”
Robin’s No Stop N The Rhythm CRN, SD-S, HIC, NS is a two year old intact male Australian Shepherd who often features as a demo dog when he is not training or competing. .
In 2019, he was one of the top 20 placements in North America in lure coursing (ASFA LCI Large/non sighthound)