Tails of Adventure

03/09/2025

Spotting Signs of Pain in Dogs

Dogs are masters at hiding discomfort – it’s a survival instinct. By the time limping or crying shows up, they may have been hurting for a while. Here are early signs to look out for:

⚠️ Subtle Changes in Behaviour: suddenly quieter, clingier, or more irritable.
⚠️ Reluctance to Move: hesitating on stairs, jumping less, or slowing on walks or not making it as far, sudden reluctance to meet favourite people as it means moving.
⚠️ Altered Grooming: licking one spot, chewing paws, or avoiding touch.
⚠️ Appetite & Sleep: eating less, restless at night, or sleeping much more.

If you notice changes that don’t feel “normal” for your dog, trust your gut and book a vet check.

Catching pain early = faster relief, better quality of life. 💚

01/09/2025

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28/08/2025

Another fantastic review! It was wonderful watching not only Sabre improve greatly through positive reinforcement training but also to see his owners confidence absolutely blossom and the smile on her face when she saw that her boy can do it!!

27/08/2025

What Age is Best for Neutering?

Neutering is an important decision for your dog’s health and behaviour. But when is the right time?

General Guidelines:
Current advise is to wait until your dog is 12 months old or depending on your dogs breed/vet you maybe advised to wait longer or not to do it at all.

Pros of early neutering:

- Reduces the risk of unwanted litters.
- Can help prevent some cancers
- Reduces the risk of infections such as Pyometra
- May reduce certain unwanted behaviours like marking

Pros of later neutering/Leaving it all together:

-Allows dogs to mature physically and mentally
-Can reduce the risk of some orthopaedic issues
-Can worsen some behaviours, such as nervousness
-More prone to weight gain

A study found that spaying or neutering in dogs at 1 year old or less had an increased risk of Cranial Cruciate Ligament disease.

Another study found that both male and female dogs who went the longest before being neutered were a lot more likely to be healthy in old age.

And there will be more than I can list both for and against but every dog is different. Breed, size, health, and behaviour all play a role. Always consult your vet to choose the timing that’s best for your furry friend.

25/08/2025

25/08/2025

DID YOU KNOW? Canine Distemper

24/08/2025

Some Summer Fun Updates that I am behind on!

22/08/2025

DID YOU KNOW?
What is Degenerative Myelopathy?

20/08/2025

😴 How Sleep Affects Behaviour

Just like humans, dogs need good-quality sleep for their brains and bodies to function properly. Most dogs need 12–14 hours of sleep per day (puppies and seniors even more!).

Too little sleep can lead to:

- Increased irritability and reactivity
- Difficulty learning new things
- Struggles with impulse control
- Higher stress levels
- Hyperactivity
-More likely to see "bad" behaviour from your dog.

Well-rested dogs are calmer, more focused, and better able to cope with training and daily life.

As a trainer I have encountered clients, where behavioural and training issues have been helped by increasing a dogs sleep after discovering they weren't getting enough. Is your dog getting enough?

18/08/2025

DID YOU KNOW?
What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)