Treasured Tails NI

03/07/2024

Everybody meet Charlie, the most loving wee man 💙

22/06/2024

Max is the newest recruit to treasured tails! What a gorgeous boy!! 💙💙💙

05/06/2024

Can’t wait to see you all there!! This Sunday The Junction Retail and Leisure Park

02/06/2024

02/06/2024

Treasured Tails newest recruit, Barney 🐾💙

26/05/2024

Treasured Tails is back at the Barket event!! Do not miss this amazing event! This was such a hit the last time and will be just as good. Can’t wait to see all the pups and vendors again! 🐾

21/05/2024

❤️❤️ UPDATE - WOODY IS HOME ❤️❤️

Woody was out having fun in the land around his house when someone spotted him, believed he was lost and lifted him. This person was thankfully spotted lifting him and was able to be tracked by their registration. The person said they hadn't gotten round to contacting warden or getting him scanned.

We would like to use this opportunity to remind everyone that it is the law to report found dogs to the warden within 24 hours and if you find a dog please knock local doors first. Woody's owners were completely panicked that he had been lifted, especially when no wardens or vets had been contacted to say that someone had him. This is extremely stressful for us as owners to not know where our dogs are or who has them. Please report if you find a dog right away.

Welcome home wee man! ❤️🐾

20/05/2024

Introducing 2 new treasures to the club!
Puppy Linnie, and big brother Cody 💕🐶🐾

13/05/2024

🐶🐾 Mental Health Awareness Week 🐶🐾

Research from The Kennel Club released ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week shows the positive impact dogs have on both mental and physical health

🐾 Three-quarters of dog owners say that walking their dog improves their mood and well-being
🐾 Older generations see the most significant benefits, with more than four in five crediting their dogs with keeping them active
🐾 Two-thirds of owners also credit their dog for improved fitness and for becoming more active

Read more here-https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media-centre/2024/may/motivational-mates-three-quarters-of-owners-agree-dog-walks-boost-mood/ #:~:text=This%20year's%20Mental%20Health%20Awareness,their%20mood%20and%20well%2Dbeing.

If anyone feels they’d benefit from a ‘walk & talk’ just drop me a message anytime.
Mental Health Matters 🐶🐾💗

12/05/2024

🗣️ Playing tug-of-war with puppies can be beneficial when done correctly! Here are some reasons why it’s okay and even advantageous:

1️⃣ Impulse Control: Tug games can help puppies learn impulse control. When they wait to go for the toy or drop it when asked, it reinforces desired behavior.

2️⃣ Confidence Building: Tug can boost a puppy’s confidence. It allows them to focus on you in distracting environments, which is essential for training and socialization.

3️⃣ Bond Strengthening: By playing tug, you nurture a strong rapport with your puppy. Letting them “win” during the game doesn’t mean they dominate you; it shows that engaging with you is fun and rewarding.

4️⃣ Physical Exercise: Tug games provide an excellent outlet for physical activity. Puppies burn energy, strengthen their muscles, and improve coordination while tugging on a toy.

5️⃣ Mental Stimulation: Tug-of-war engages a puppy’s mind. They need to strategize, focus, and react to your movements during the game. This mental stimulation is essential for their overall well-being.

6️⃣ Teething Relief: Puppies go through a teething phase, and tugging on a toy can help soothe their sore gums. Make sure the toy is appropriate for teething and not too hard.

7️⃣ Training Opportunities: Tug can reinforce behaviors like “drop it” or “leave it.” Use the game as a training tool to teach obedience and impulse control.

📣 Remember a few simple rules:

✔️ Use an appropriate toy (not your hands or clothing).

✔️ Maintain light resistance, especially with young puppies or senior dogs—be gentle with tugging. Match your tugging intensity to their size and body

✔️ Always supervise playtime.

Happy Tugging! 🐶🐾

11/05/2024

Some action shots of Zeus doing what he loves most 🥰🐶🐾

10/05/2024

Kitty & Bun 🐱🐰

10/05/2024

What an evening to be playing fetch with this big dote!
Did someone say ball? 🐶🎾
I think Zeus is loving this just as much as I am! 💎💙

☀️

09/05/2024

Everyone meet Zeus, the newest member of Treasured Tails 💙

02/05/2024

30/04/2024

Ebony
Beagle/Spaniel X
Female
2 years old

Ebony came to us some weeks ago after being saved from a pound, so unfortunately, we know nothing of her previous history. She was very shut down to the world around her and it has taken a lot of time and patience to get her to feel comfortable around us. She still has a long way to go but we see more and more of her playful personality as the days go by.

Ebony will need a quiet and understanding new home where she can continue to build her confidence and will require a well enclosed garden.

Ebony would be best suited to a quiet, adult only home as she can be so easily spooked. She would do amazing living in a home with another Dog after successful meet and greets but any male Dogs would need to be neutered.

🌟ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND OPEN FOR VIEWING SATURDAY & WEDNESDAY FROM 1.30-4PM🌟
If you are interested in offering this dog a home and you meet the criteria listed, then please click on the following link to complete an online application or visit us during the above days and times.
If you are being considered we will be in touch to arrange an appointment for you to meet the dog and start the rehoming process.
All parts of the form must be completed to ensure your application can be processed
If you are being considered to commence the adoption process you will receive a call from a mobile number ending in 081; due to time constraints there will be a limited timescale to answer or respond to our message.
https://midantrim.org/dog-application

27/04/2024

The beautiful Mr Blu 💙

27/04/2024

Story sale is well underway, if you would like to purchase via Instagram reply claim on the relevant story, if purchasing via fb comment using the story number and claim, at the end of your shop let me know if you require postage or collection, I’ll get your item/items totalled up and let you know 💗🐾 payment can be made via PayPal or by debit card via an electronic invoice

23/04/2024

🚨🚨SIGHTED🚨🚨

LOCATION: Old Park Road area of Belfast.

INFORMATION: A tan coloured dog has been sighted alone in the area mentioned above.

If you own this dog or if you can take it to safety please PM us.

Thank you 🐾🩷

23/04/2024

22/04/2024

Stray dog (female) handed in just now, found in Antrim

Chip is registered but owners phone numbers didn’t work when called, if this is your dog please get in touch!

Proof of ownership required 😊

21/04/2024

Never be this person.

Running a small business is hard work. There are no paid sick days. No paid holidays. There’s little job security. If it rains and you can’t run classes for a week, that’s a week’s groceries you can’t afford.

We don’t get paid for the hours of travel, we don’t get our fuel subsidized. We have to pay venue hire, even if nobody turns up. We go home after a long day at work and instead of switching off, it’s time to do admin, advertising and lesson prep for the next day into the early hours. It quite literally is non-stop.

If somebody who is running their own small business doesn’t answer an email, there’s probably a reason. Maybe they’re totally snowed under. Maybe they’re sick. Maybe they (god forbid) have taken a bit of time off to relax. Maybe they didn’t see it. Maybe it went into the junk box. Maybe they accidentally overlooked it. Maybe, and with my lack of object permanence I do this a lot, they fully formulated a response and forgot to press send.

A one star review, for a small business, is the difference between a 5 star reputation and a 4.8 star reputation. What justifies a one star review? If I took your money and never showed up. If I did a really shoddy job and made your dog worse. If I was rude or unprofessional. If I promised something and put no effort in to deliver. One star is the lowest review you can give. Receiving this review from somebody I’ve never met is appalling.

Because to them, it’s faceless. It’s ’this will show her for ignoring my email!’ For a small business owner, it might be the difference between getting more work or being overlooked. It’s reputation. Because if someone is willing to give the lowest possible review, surely that must be justified?

Realistically, I would never want to work with someone like this, who is willing to drag a business through the mud at the slightest inconvenience. I’ve saved myself the stress of likely working with someone rude and entitled, probably somebody unwilling to wait for results and instead wants a quick fix- something that just doesn’t work in my business. And if this person needed instant responses, it’s probably a good thing we didn’t work together anyway, because I can’t possibly deliver on that.

This was 11 months ago. It’s fine. But next time you’re considering leaving a one star review, just put yourself in their shoes. Have a bit of compassion. Do you really want to attack a business that, in this current climate, is probably just trying to stay afloat? Do you want to potentially destroy the reputation of someone you’ve never actually met? What good can come from leaving this review, because I promise all it will do is ensure I send any subsequent emails from them straight into the deleted folder.

Just try to be the kindest version of yourself. Something minor like this, which they probably forgot they did a few days later, can leave a lasting impact on others.