Tailwaggers Dog Training

08/15/2024

On , we're sharing a few important reminders on the importance of microchips - such as:

➡ 1 in 3 family pets will get lost
➡ Microchipped dogs are more than twice as likely to be returned to their owners and microchipped cats are more than 20 times as likely to be returned to their owners

And remember - while microchips greatly increase the chances that pets will be reunited with their families if they are lost or stolen…a microchip only works if its registration information is accurate.

Visit avma.org/CheckTheChip to learn more.

08/03/2024

07/31/2024

07/30/2024

[NOTE: This photo is just picture of a pond in the summer. NOT a picture of a pond with the toxin.] Cyanobacteria can have many different looks, including not being visible at all. Link to Kentucky Division of Water for more photos and information: https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Monitor/Pages/HABS.aspx #:~:text=Harmful%20Algal%20Blooms%20Division%20of%20Water&text=A%20harmful%20algal%20bloom%2C%20or,skin%20in%20animals%20or%20humans.
"Death follows minutes to hours after exposure to a small amount of this toxin." As the weather gets hotter, ponds can start to have "algae blooms." The water itself can look like pea soup, or like green paint is spread on the surface of the water. Sometimes it is not visible at all. Some of these blooms are cyanobacteria, which can produce potent toxins. Dogs are exposed when they wade in the water and either drink the water directly, or lick it off themselves when they come out. There is no antidote; treatment is supportive and many dogs don't survive. If you believe your dog has been exposed, bathe him immediately. If he has any symptoms, bring him right in to a veterinarian. See comments for more information about signs and treatment. (Most ponds that look like this are not dangerous, but it is not possible to tell which ones are toxic and which ones aren't except by having the water tested; If in doubt, keep pets out.) Edited to add links to more pond phots.

07/05/2024

Due to lack of a full class, (heat and/or holiday plays a part), the new 5 week obedience class will now start on 7/22 6pm in Fairfield.

06/18/2024

Congratulations to Paul & Jake! They got their AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate last evening!

06/18/2024

Congratulations to Natasha Richard for her completion in the Animal Behavior College dog trainers course! Good luck in your new adventure Tasha!

06/18/2024

Last night's graduating class! Congrats to all!

06/03/2024

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04/02/2024

Congratulations to Monday nights graduating class!

02/26/2024

01/16/2024

Graduation last night. Nice small class!

10/16/2023

I wrote this because it is something I see with many newly adopted dogs. What rescued/adopted dogs need more than anything is calm. You will never regret taking it slow.
You have a chance to completely change a dogs life, you also have a chance to make a positive difference in many of the behaviours some dogs are rehomed for in the first place.

You will get to the cafe's
You will be able to go to the beach

However....the MOST important thing you can give your newly adopted dog is calm and predictability in their new home and immediate local environment.

You know the noise on the street at 3.25 is a school bus.
Your dog may have never heard the noises a bus can make.
You know that dinner is prepared for the family at 5.30 and that is a time of gathering together, talking and clanging of pots and pans....even that can be overwhelming for a newly adopted dog.

They will be extremely aware of all the little things we take for granted in our own environment.

Take it slow.....build the trust.

Build a lifetime of happiness together.....slowly.

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07/24/2023

We have noticed a lot of mushrooms cropping up in the yard with all this rain. Not all mushrooms are toxic but it's hard to identify which ones will cause which side effects. it's just best to avoid them and don't let your cat or dog nibble on them. If your pet does eat a mushroom and there are more around, take a photo since some times social media and mushroom experts can help us identify them. Otherwise keep it in a paper bag so it can be identified at a later date. Mushrooms will turn to goo in a plastic bag very quickly! We might be over reacting by saying avoid all mushrooms but prevention goes a long way in emergency medicine for toxins!

04/29/2023

K9 Geno

02/19/2023

Ticks can be active even in the winter. Whenever temperatures are above freezing, deer ticks can come out to look for someone to bite. Take steps to prevent tick bites for people and pets, even in winter. Learn more at www.maine.gov/dhhs/vectorborne.

01/06/2023

Some of our new STAR puppy graduates!

12/12/2022

12/12/2022

12/06/2022

🎄Happy Holidays🎄

Just a friendly reminder to help keep your pets safe this holiday ! 🐾♥️

11/29/2022

Rawhide does NOT digest! It is marketed for dogs as a “treat” but it can kill them either by intestinal blockage or choking. Do not give this to your dogs.

11/19/2022

🐶🐱 Don't let those sad animal eyes fool you on Thanksgiving day! While a Pensacola vet says it's safest for pets to avoid all human food, experts say these are the safe and unsafe Thanksgiving foods for your furry friends 🍗🍖🍠🥐 ---- weartv.com/news/local/what-thanksgiving-foods-are-safe-and-unsafe-for-your-pets

10/22/2022

Halloween Tips #3!
Those pumpkins. They are cute and part of the fall decorations. If you carved them early, they might be getting a little mushy right about now. The mushy, moldy, pumpkins can cause an issue. When ingested, it can lead to tremors and neurologic changes that can lead to hospitalization in cats and dogs. The stems can also cause obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract.

10/10/2022

Watch Out for Birch Sugar in Foods❗

If you see the ingredient “birch sugar” on a food label, keep it out of your pet’s reach. ❌ This ingredient is the same thing as xylitol, a sugar alcohol sweetener that’s toxic to pets. If consumed, xylitol can lead to a sudden release of insulin, followed by a sharp drop in blood sugar (hypoglycemia), triggering vomiting, loss of consciousness and seizures in dogs (cats appear less sensitive). 🆘🐕

Xylitol may also be referred to as “birch sap” or “wood sugar,” so keep an eye out for these ingredients on labels as well.

Read today’s free pet health blog to learn more about the dangers of xylitol to pets.

Here are more products that contains xylitol: https://bit.ly/3M8TgN4