Nautical Tails

04/01/2026

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I have 14,000 photos on my phone. 13,500 of them are my dog. And I'm not even exaggerating. My camera roll is DOMINATED by pictures of him. Sleeping. Playing. Sitting. Walking. Literally just existing. My favorite category? Weird sleeping positions. I have HUNDREDS. Dog upside down. Dog with his legs in the air. Dog twisted into a pretzel. Dog half-falling off the couch but somehow comfortable. Each one is PRECIOUS and I need documentation of all of them. My friends complain about their phones running out of storage. Mine is full because my dog made a funny face and I took 47 photos of it. People collect shoes, purses, watches - I collect memories of my dog. Because one day he won't be here, and I'm going to want to remember EVERYTHING. Every silly moment. Every weird position. Every expression. I'm building an archive of his life because he's the most important thing in mine. So yeah, I take too many photos. I have an embarrassing amount of storage dedicated to one dog. I show people pictures they didn't ask to see. But I'm documenting every moment with my best friend. And when he's gone, I'll have thousands of memories to look back on. That's worth way more than a collection of shoes.

02/01/2026

🎉New Year's Resolution idea: work on basic husbandry skills!
In the video link below, I show you how I trained my puppy to take medicine from a syringe without force (and on a limited time frame of 48 hrs) because veterinary & at-home care doesn't have to be traumatic....
Make it a game, and everyone wins 🏆 👌

In this video, I show you how to teach your dog to take medicine from a syringe. 💉💉💉Even if your dog isn't ill or injured right now, it's a great husbandr...

02/01/2026

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Dogs enter the new year the same way they enter every day, with hope, joy, and an open heart.
They remind us to slow down, enjoy simple moments, and never underestimate the power of rest and play.
Dogs forgive quickly, love deeply, and show up fully for the people they care about.
They choose loyalty over grudges and presence over distractions.
Life feels lighter when it is lived with a wagging tail mindset.
Maybe the best resolution is learning to see the world the way dogs do.

31/12/2025

Pet Classics is back with a special extended edition, to help calm pets during the New Year’s Eve fireworks. 🐾

Join us together with Go.Compare for a soothing musical sanctuary in the company of Katie Breathwick and Karthi Gnanasegaram on Classic FM.

Listen on 31 December, 6pm to 1am.

30/12/2025

📣Calming Music for pets on Classic FM will be on again for New Year Eve from 6pm-10pm 🫶🤩

26/12/2025

When the day after Christmas hits...🤣🤣🤣

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from me & wee-man from Nautical Tails HQ! 🎁🎅 🎁
Thank you to all of our wonderful clients, colleagues/friends- and a very SPECIAL heartfelt thanks to the fantastic team at Hydrohounds Hydrotherapy & Physiothera-Pets for everything they've done for Wee-man's fitness & rehab this year 🫶🎄🎄

22/12/2025

And thats a wrap! 🎄🎅
Last walk of 2025 for Brodie! See you next year handsome boy! 🥰

19/12/2025

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17/12/2025

🌟🐾🌟How your vet & alternative therapies can help if your dog is in pain

Your dog may benefit from multimodal Rx pain relief from your veterinarian, and complementary therapies if they have ever been diagnosed with or treated for:

🐾Broken bones/fracture repair
🐾Osteoarthritis
🐾Hip Dysplasia
🐾Elbow Dysplasia
🐾Spondylitis
🐾Luxating patellas
🐾Cruciate ligament issues
🐾Other Spinal disorders such as IVDD/Lumbosacral disease/slipped discs
🐾Endocrine disorders
🐾Epilepsy
🐾Cancer
🐾Allergies
🐾Liver, kidney or pancreatic disease
🐾IBD
🐾Heart disease
🐾And others....

Complementary therapies can include:
👉Hydrotherapy
👉Veterinary physiotherapy
👉Canine massage therapy
👉Acupuncture
And more!

📌Some therapies are contraindicated with certain conditions, always check with your vet & therapist(s) before beginning any treatment therapies 🙂

15/12/2025

THIS!!!!! 💯 🤗🙌

Walking and jogging a dog have become so normalized that they are often the first activities that come to mind when we think about exercising a dog.

These forms of exercise are widely accepted as the "standard," to the point that some pet parents feel judged or criticized if they don't walk their dog every single day.

There's often an unspoken expectation that if you live with a dog, daily walks or jogs are non-negotiable. However, this mindset doesn't take into account that walks and jogs aren't always feasible for every dog or their person.

For some dogs, walks may not even be physically possible, especially for older dogs, dogs with mobility issues, or those suffering from physical disabilities.

Weather conditions such as extreme heat, cold, or rain can make outdoor walks unsafe or uncomfortable.

Some dogs have allergies that make outdoor activity challenging, or they may become overwhelmed by certain environmental stimuli such as noise, traffic, or other dogs.

And let's not forget that some dogs may have mental health concerns, like anxiety or fear, which can make walks a stressful experience for them rather than a fun outing.

Fortunately, there are a wide range of alternative activities that can offer both physical and mental stimulation, allowing dogs to burn off energy and stay healthy, without the need for daily walks or jogs.

Let’s focus on expanding our definition of what constitutes "exercise" for dogs so that we can create a more inclusive and understanding environment for pet parents, recognizing that every dog has unique needs and capabilities.

At the end of the day, it's about finding what works best for your dog and ensuring they stay happy, healthy, and mentally stimulated - whether that involves daily walks, or a mix of alternative activities!

We wrote an entire book about this called Canine Enrichment For The Real World. If you need ideas, you can get this book off Dogwise, Amazon, or Audible!