Happy Tails

19/01/2025

It may not be business as usual this week but you can bet I'm always going to find the animals no matter where I am! 🦋🐈🦎

02/01/2025

First day back with Albert and I thiiiink he was a bit excited about it😋🥰🐶

12/12/2024

A few updates for December and January over the holiday season!

Reach out with any questions or to make a booking! Spots for over Christmas and New Year are filling fast! 🎄🐶🐱

05/12/2024

Here at Happy Tails I aim to capture only your pet's best and most stunning looks😍

((➡️ Scroll to the end to see Dobby's best smile for real!))

02/12/2024

Lots of old faces popping up recently, it's been lovely getting to hang out with all these amazing doggos again! 🐶

Pic 1 - Monty
Pic 2 - Mordy
Pic 3 - Bo and Zadie

All of them have such big and unique personalities that no walk is ever the same which just makes it extra fun!

21/11/2024

Chilli is just one excitable and energised doggo who loooves the beach!! 🐶😍🏖

I'll be honest, I don't like the heat much at all but when it gets a little warmer I definitely look forward to hitting the sand and waves with this guy! Makes for a very fun, wholesome start to my day☀️🌊

06/11/2024

Lovely to see Miss Martha again🥰🐶

21/10/2024

Always a pleasure looking after this bonded pair😻😻 Magic and Ziggy Stardust are incredible kitties and I can't believe I've been looking after them for over a year now!

26/08/2024

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15/07/2024

A very happy Zadie soaking in the sunshine on this crisp Winter day!!🌤

02/07/2024

✨Tuesday Training Tip! ✨Film Yourself Training Your Pet!!

Recording yourself to watch back is SO useful and provides so much information that you would otherwise miss.

Some of the benefits include:
🐾See where to improve your timing with marking & rewarding

🐾Notice body language communication that you might've missed in the moment. Body language can be so subtle and quick so having an opportunity to look back at the situation is going to help you understand your dog more and know what to look for next time.

🐾Be able to look back at your progress over time! It's fun to see how far you and your dog have come over time, what has changed, and what hasn't!

🐾Have someone else watch the video for feedback! Whether it's a friend or a pet professional, having an outside opinion can be a great way to find ways to improve!

🐾Capture moments just hanging out and connecting with your pet! The memories we make with our furry (or feathery or scaly) best friends should be treasured and filming is just another way to do that!

28/06/2024

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Puppies are born deaf but by their maturity, dogs' ears can pick up sounds FOUR times better than humans can!

There are also differences within breeds. Dogs with tall, erect ears have sharper hearing than those with dropped ears.

13/06/2024

Can we just take a moment to appreciate the size of beautiful Bogart's paw?! A huge 13 year old Mastiff but truly a gentle giant, a lovely boy who really just wants pats and company🥰🐾

10/06/2024

Kindness is the path to understanding and connection with your pet. 💙

One of the things I talk about the most is how important having a good relationship with your pet is when it comes to their care, wellbeing, and training - but when it comes down to it, what exactly does this mean?

Happy Tails is based on three principles that I have found to encompass what it means to be kind and builds a trusting relationship between human and animal. These are: Compassion, communication, and patience.

This means being empathetic to your pet's personal perspective, behaving in a way that they can clearly understand, and knowing that almost nothing happens quickly.

Having a pet (or two, or three, or more...) means accepting another living entity into your home and they are going to come with their own personality, preferences, wants, and needs. As their carers, it is not only our responsibility, but our privilege, to learn what these are and respond accordingly! That is the way to a harmonious intra-species household.

06/06/2024

Fun Fact Friday!🐾✨

Cats are well known for their long sleeping habits, often resting for 16 hours per day (or more)!

During 70% of this time, their brains continue to register sounds, smells, and movements around them. This is so they can quickly jump into action or onto prey if needed!