Tails and Trails

06/12/2024

This week rocked- these guys are amazing!

05/12/2024

29/11/2024

What a wonderful week; developing friendships and making new relationships with some gorgeous pups!

27/11/2024

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25/11/2024

I love all the positive feedback we get about our service. We are a small, caring and professional dog walking service in your area. I get to know your dog first so that I can meet their needs and provide every opportunity for them to flourish.

- Small group walks for 30 minutes or 1 hour.
- Varied walk locations, usually quiet and away from roads.
- We walk for the full time you pay for.
-DBS checked, fully insured, canine first aid trained.
-Previously a primary school teacher for 25 years, so you can trust me to look after your dog in a caring and professional manner.
- Feedback at the end of each walk ensures you know what your dog has been up to!
- We also offer home visits for all of your pets.

Get in touch to arrange a free meet and greet. 😊

22/11/2024

What an exciting week!

08/11/2024

Such a lovely week seeing these gorgeous dogs continue to develop their friendships with each other and build a stronger connection with me. 😊

28/10/2024

When I said I’d do home visits for all of your pets, I meant it; What a wonderful few days looking after these beautiful animals! 😊

20/10/2024

Research from Drone To Home Regarding Dog Behaviour When Missing.

Why won’t your missing dog come to you straight away?

During the search for a missing dog, owners are often advised not to shout, chase, or run towards their dog. This advice can be met with disbelief: “My dog always listens and will come back if they hear me.” While this may be true under normal circumstances, a missing dog doesn't respond the same way.

Understanding Survival Mode.

It's crucial not to humanise the situation. You're not looking for *your* missing dog; you're looking for *a dog that is missing*. This shift in thought is not a reflection of any owner or their bond with their dog; it's about the dog's current state of mind.

When a dog enters survival mode, their priorities shift to survival, food, water, and shelter. In this state, every human, even their owner, is perceived as a potential threat. This isn’t the fault of the owner or the dog—it's simply a missing dog trying to survive.

The feral state can kick in almost immediately but can take upto 6 weeks. Dogs experience various layers of the feral state, and it's definitely not one-size-fits-all. It's not about breed either.
We've seen thousands of dogs, both from the same breed and different breeds, act in similar ways. This behaviour is more primeval to the canine family than to an individual feral dog.

The Role of Scent in Reuniting with Your Dog.

Our research shows that a dog's brain responds more strongly to the scent of familiar humans than to other scents. Your missing dog will be trying to find you by scent rather than by sound or sight. Your scent carries upto 3 miles depending on various factors like weather, wind etc.

While it might be instinctive to organise a search party, it’s often wiser to wait. Allow your dog the chance to find you without being scared off by unfamiliar scents and people.

Avoiding Unintended Consequences.

Strangers calling your dog by name or whistling can actually push your dog further away. The missing dog hears a noise, sees it as a threat, and moves on, causing the search to restart. This includes searching with other dogs, even ones the lost dog knows.

As an owner, walking around the area where your dog was last seen is key. This will help your missing dog track back to you. Please remain calm.

Stay Patient and Positive.

Ask experienced people for advice on finding and reuniting with your dog. While many on social media have good intentions, they may not have first-hand experience with missing dogs. Don’t believe everything you read online.

Thank you.

Drone To Home
🌐 www.dronetohome.org.uk
📞 0330 124 2004

Let's bring them home together. 🐾

18/10/2024

We’ve had a fabulous week meeting several new friends and what a joy to see how excited the dogs were visiting their favourite walk!