Training Tails Inc

19/08/2024

This sweet girl was found near the Bayfield and Cundles area in Barrie. If you have any information on her or if she is your furry friend please email us at [email protected] or call us at 705-728-7311. Thank you!🐾

18/08/2024

18/08/2024

BUT - In every case of foreign body ingestion, ALWAYS consult your veterinarian.

14/08/2024

The Crucial Test Every Dog Breeder Must Know 🐕🔍

Brucellosis is a venereal disease caused by bacteria that invade the reproductive organs. It spreads primarily through sexual contact, passed from dog to dog via bodily fluids. This silent infection is not only dangerous for dogs but also zoonotic, meaning it can be transmitted to humans. Dogs diagnosed with brucellosis should never be bred, and infected animals should be separated to prevent transmission to healthy pets.

For breeding purposes, breeders can take their dogs for the RSAT (Rapid Slide Agglutination Test) and the FA (Immunofluorescent Antibody) test to ensure they are free from this dangerous infection.

Learn more about brucellosis and its signs in today’s free article, linked below.

11/08/2024

Is mold lurking in your home?🦠

Today at 12pm ET in the Inside Scoop, we’ll uncover some surprising places mold might be hiding🏠 and discuss how it could impact both your family and your pet’s health. Plus, we’ll share detox protocols to help your pets stay healthy and safe from mold related issues.🥦💊

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11/08/2024

09/08/2024

What are High Value treats? 🍬

A high value treat is any food that is something your dog loves but would not get very often. This could include anything from freshly cooked meats such as chicken, lamb or steak, pieces of cheese, jerky or even peanut butter. The easiest way to classify if a treat is high value or not is to assess whether they meet the following criteria:

👄Taste - One of the most important ways to determine if your dog sees a treat as high value is if they would never turn the treat down and always want more of the taste. This shows that your dog perceives this particular treat as extra tasty and will do anything to have it again. While all dogs have individual tastes, most dogs love meaty flavours, so any treat that includes a high quality meat taste will often be a high value no brainer treat.

👃Smell - As we know, dogs have a very heightened sense of smell, and when something around them smells meaty and satisfying, they will tend to sniff it out and beg for a taste. This is another way dog owners are able to tell if a treat is considered high value to your dog. It’s also important to note that even if the smell of this treat doesn’t appeal to you, your dog may love it.

🥰Texture - Just as important as the taste and smell, the texture of a high value treat is another way to gauge the status level of a treat to your dog. Some dogs may like a dry, crunchy biscuit, some may prefer a soft, moist texture or a chewy, leathery treat such as jerky - every dog is different!

04/08/2024

According to recent studies, Ashwagandha has been clinically proven to reduce stress and disease state and increase calmness, cognition, immune function, and joint health in pets.🐾

Today at 12 PM ET in the Inside Scoop we’re discussing:
🌱 Using Ashwagandha with your pet
🧘🏻‍♀️ The essential oils found to lower anxiety behaviors in dogs, according to new research
💊 Supplements to slow macular degeneration..Plus much more.

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02/08/2024

An easy way to stop your kitty from toileting over the side of their litter tray, is to cut the front of a cardboard box and slide the litter box snuggly inside of it, so you have 3 walls.
Your cat will automatically centre themselves in the middle of the tray! 😺👌

29/07/2024

Shelby’s spirit is bright and strong … but her body isn’t.

This beautiful girl has a terminal cancer diagnosis. She has T-cell lymphoma, the most aggressive form. Typically, even with the chemotherapy she has received, the average lifespan is 3-8 months.

We consider loving palliative dogs not any kind of burden but rather a great privilege.

We’re urgently looking for a quiet foster home to provide soft comfort and care for her final days.

Surely there is a sweet soul somewhere out there who wants to love Shelby on her way to the other side. Please share far and wide to help us find them.

29/07/2024

How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? Learn about when you should intervene between two dogs if the playing starts to get rough.

28/07/2024

Displacement behavior in dogs is best recognized as out of place or odd behavior that doesn't seem to fit the context surrounding it.

28/07/2024

PLEASE do not refer to a friendly cat as "feral" simply because he lives outside. The word feral means the exact opposite 🔁 of friendly and describes temperament ONLY.

Feral DOES NOT refer to a cat who is:
❌ Dirty
❌ Ear-tipped
❌ Homeless
❌ Unaltered
❌ Injured

🤔 A feral cat can be all those things, but those things don't make him feral.

❗️ The words feral and friendly describe temperament ONLY ❗️

Feral DOES refer to a cat who is:
🐈‍⬛ Unhandleable
🐈‍⬛ Unsocialized to humans
🐈‍⬛ Fearful of people
🐈‍⬛ More comfortable visiting at night

You may be asking yourself, "What difference does it make?".

Since adult "feral" cats are not socialized to people, they are likely to be euthanized if brought to shelters, so it is in their best interest to continue living outdoors. TRAP NEUTER RETURN is their best option for a better life. "Friendly" outdoor cats who are thriving and don’t have identification indicating they are lost can be fixed and returned to their outdoor home or fostered and adopted after a stray hold period.

27/07/2024

Scent games are a great way to keep your dog stimulated indoors and channel their sniffing instincts.

27/07/2024

Succulents have been gaining popularity recently as indoor greenery to spice up the home. But are they safe for our furry friends? Read on to find out!

24/07/2024

Kennel cough is a common airway infection that causes a nasty cough amongst dogs. As a dog owner, it's important to be aware of kennel cough, and spot the signs as early as possible to avoid spreading it to other dogs that yours may come into contact with 🦠

Most dogs with kennel cough can be treated at home without medication and recover within one to three weeks. However, if your dog has a severe cough or appears unwell, your vet may recommend medication.

Read our vet-approved advice on caring for dogs with kennel cough and how to prevent it: http://pdsa.me/3ER1

[Visual description: An infographic with a white background and a pink border that includes an image of a Labrador coughing with animated germs coming out of its mouth. The text reads: Kennel cough is an airway infection that causes a dry hacking cough in dogs. Similar to human colds, kennel cough can be caused by a number of different germs (viruses and bacteria). It’s most common in areas where lots of different dogs gather (such as kennels, dog shows and doggy day care) and can survive in the environment for several weeks. Symptoms of kennel cough usually take three to 14 days to develop and then last for one to three weeks. Hacking cough, reduced appetite, low energy, a high temperature. There are many different conditions that can cause coughing so it’s a good idea to have your dog checked by your vet if they have a severe cough or have been coughing for more than a few days.]

24/07/2024

20/07/2024

CAT TRAPPING TIP:

You MUST cover the trap up immediately after the cat is in the trap. It makes them feel a little bit safer and often quickly quiets them down from injuring themselves trying to get out.
It’s almost cruel not to cover them up with anything and transport them like that, please don’t do that 😢

We often use blankets or trap covers. Easy peasy.
*These are not my photos by the way*

19/07/2024

18/07/2024

🤔 Why Do Dogs Need Outdoor Enrichment? 🤔

🧠 Like people, pets get bored if there is not enough variety in their lives. And with boredom often comes laziness, non-participation in family activities, irritability, depression, and behavior problems. Changing your pet’s surroundings is critical to his good health - both mental and physical.

🥱 Unfortunately, in the majority of homes today, dogs spend the better part of every day in an empty home while their pet parents are at work. Often when the pet parents do come home from their busy workday, they are often too exhausted to provide the kind of outdoor stimulation and exercise dogs need.

🌲 For most dogs, outdoors is where they prefer to be, especially after being cooped up all day in a quiet house with nothing to stimulate their senses. But after laying around the house all day, a quick 5 minute potty break is not enough to fulfill a dog’s need for exercise and mental stimulation. On the other hand, a five mile intensive hike is the opposite extreme and not needed for most dogs. Find the happy medium to fulfill your pet’s physical and mental needs.

Give your pets as much outdoor time as possible. Walks or playing with them outside are best because of the exercise they get, and should be a part of every day. But even if you do not have time right then for a walk or play, let them stay outside for awhile for the sensory stimulation. The sights, sounds, and especially the smells of the outdoors keep your dog’s mind alert and active.

🩵 The outdoors is interesting and it is a place to learn. Aim to walk or play for at least thirty minutes a day. Some dogs will need more walking or play time, so be sure to adjust the time spent exercising based upon your pet’s needs.

18/07/2024

14/07/2024

Apes are our closest relatives in the animal kingdom – their DNA differs from ours by just 2%. We know that they suffer as we do and yet they are abused and forced to perform in circuses, are given sentences of life imprisonment in zoos, and suffer in laboratories. In the wild they are being pushed to the brink by habitat loss and bushmeat. Today is World Chimpanzee Day: Let’s show some respect for our relatives in the animal world and work for their protection..
We also remember Toto, the chimpanzee ADI rescued from a circus in Chile over 20 years ago and took home to Chimfunshi in Zambia. An incredible individual who inspired all who encountered him and ignited the ADI circus campaign that secured bans across Latin America.