Tail Happy Dog Walking Orkney

24/06/2024

Hi everyone,
I will be on holiday on Friday 19th July and Monday 22nd July. I will be back as normal from Tuesday 23rd July.
Thank you

19/06/2024

Working retreiver = Swamp collie😂😂😂

04/05/2024

Hi everyone,
Just a reminder that I will be on holiday on Friday 17th May.
Thank you

15/04/2024

04/04/2024

01/03/2024

Morning everyone, slots have become available during the week for any dogs being walked in a group or as a solo (later in afternoon).If anybody would like extra walks added on to their regular walks please let me know.

21/02/2024

HU***NG HOUNDS - It’s not always what it seems

Some dogs do and some dogs don’t, but if you have a dog that humps at the most inopportune times it can be downright embarrassing or annoying.

Other dogs, other people, visitors, toys, cushions, furniture, anything that can be mounted and clung to may be fair game.

As people, it’s natural to assume that this behaviour is of a sexual nature, that our dogs must be oversexed, sexually frustrated or the all-too-common incorrect belief that our dogs are just trying to be “dominant” or “the alpha”.

Hu***ng, like many other dog behaviours does not always have a simple reason. It can be a complex behaviour which is usually emotionally or socially based.

Looking at what may be triggering the behaviour should always be the first step before finding ways to change a behaviour.

The solutions will depend on the cause. It may be finding ways to reduce stress or anxiety levels, increasing mental stimulation, teaching calm behaviours to prevent over arousal, ensuring your dog is getting enough sleep, using management or in some cases a veterinary check up to rule out any medical causes.

When hu***ng is annoying another dog or person or causing frustration, discomfort or harm in any way, then obviously this behaviour needs to be immediately addressed, but sometimes we may need to ask ourselves – is it really something we need to stop our dogs from doing just because we see it as socially unacceptable?

Is it a harmless way of relieving stress or anxiety after a difficult day or a way to expend pent up energy that is not causing anyone harm?

Is a little hump now and then okay if it’s not causing any harm?

If we prevent this, correct it, or at worst punish this behaviour are we removing a harmless natural outlet and risking another unwanted behaviour taking its place?

Hu***ng is one of the most misunderstood behaviours.

Very often, behaviour is not about the way it looks, but the way we perceive it from our human perspective.

10/02/2024

More snow!

23/01/2024

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21/01/2024

**IMPORTANT:PLEASE NOTE:-**
I will be taking a holiday on Friday 23rd February and Monday 26th February.
My Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
If I usually only walk your dog on either of these days I can slot them into another day that week.
My other holiday dates this year are printed on my invoices for information (they are subject to change).
I will put up a reminder post a week before aswell.
Thank you

19/01/2024

Cute puppies in the snow and an after walk photo🙂

18/01/2024

Scapa beach this morning😁 if you have any photos/videos of your dogs having fun in the snow please share in the comments

17/01/2024

Fun in the snow🙂

02/01/2024

Happy New Year Everyone!
So Im currently stuck in Thurso but will be back tomorrow (Wednesday 3rd) morning on the Hamnavoe (11am ETA). I will message you approximate time slots when i get back to Kirkwall. I aim to get all dogs walked somewhere between **12pm and 4pm.
Thank you.
I look forward to seeing them all again🥰😁

21/12/2023

Fitting for today😂

21/12/2023

HOLIDAYS
I would like to wish all of my clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you so much for your continued support.

My last working day is Friday 22nd December and I will resume work on Wednesday 3rd January.

16/12/2023

Just for fun!

06/12/2023

To all my clients, this year,I had the idea of using the money i would normally spend on your doggie christmas presents,to donate ( £100 ) to a Scottish charity for Christmas.... "Give a dog a bone" is one of the charities that i have chosen. Below is the fb link for the charity.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064342763857

Is there a local/scottish charity you can think of for donating to, as i can split the money?please make suggestions in comments below.

We tackle loneliness and social isolation in our ageing years, through animal companionship...

11/11/2023

A selection from the last few weeks

25/10/2023

🎆🎇F I R E W O R K S🎇🎆

🎇Five top tips to help keep your pet calm this fireworks season🎇

🏠Prepare a den for your pet before fireworks season begins and give them praise when they are relaxed there, so they come to view it as a safe retreat. Place it as far away from windows in as quiet an area as possible.

👃Use pheromone products next to the den and around the home. These are scents that we can’t smell but can help to reduce a pet’s stress.
- we have various different ones in stock.

🎼Provide background noise like music or TV, and close curtains and windows on nights when fireworks are expected.

☯️Remain calm yourself. Ignore the noise of the fireworks, while trying to keep your activities as normal as possible to help reduce anxiety. Try to provide positive distractions with toys, games and chews. Provide gentle reassurance and allow them to hide away if they want.
Never punish your pet – remember, if they are noisy or toilet in the house it’s not their fault.
We have effective herbal or prescription medical treatments for animals that are needing extra help.

🐰Move small pets, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, to a quiet place indoors when fireworks are expected, and provide lots of bedding to mask the sounds.

05/10/2023

Inganess Bay swim challenge and Crantit stream swim challenge😁

05/10/2023

Some highlights from the last few weeks.I have a couple of new pups Ive started walking🙂

02/09/2023

A day in the life of a working collie🤣

26/07/2023

Good evening all,
a permanent lunchtime slot has become available Monday and Friday if anybody would like their dogs walked or knows of anybody.I only cover Kirkwall area.
Feel free to get in touch for further information.
Thank you
Rebecca