Chasin' Tails Dog Walking/Daycare and Boarding

22/11/2024

Izzy 💕 & Rudy 💙

22/11/2024

EXTREMELY SAD, and a reminder, that even though your dog may have not acted out towards the child before, does not mean they will not. We all love our dogs, but they are still unpredictable animals. 🙏

A truly tragic and horrific case to read.
A seven month old baby girl killed by the family pet in a hideous incident in their home.
The little one leant on to the dog as she was toddling and was bitten on the neck and very sadly died. A stark reminder of how fast dogs can turn, How quickly something can escalate and how fatal one bite can be.

A dog will correct other dog’s behaviour with a snap or bite and in an agitated state of mind will lash out before investigating the situation. The Malinois was fixated on a bag when the baby touched him, both parents were in the vicinity and present when the dog bit.

Owners who have asked for advice with young babies around dogs know I am incredibly strict and have a 0 tolerance for babies/toddlers/young children being next to, touching, climbing on, leaning on, sitting with or “petting” a dog and this is the worst case example of exactly why I am so adamant about it!
Dogs shouldn’t have any access to young children who are crawling for exactly this reason! It’s so fast!! And in this case the dog had been seen by behaviourists for “dominating” behaviour in the months before the incident.
I would have absolutely tied the owner down to ensuring the dog and baby were never in the room together whether or not the parents were present for exactly this reason so maybe some owners out there who think I’ve been too harsh with rules around babies will understand why now!!
“Oh we never leave them alone together” is absolutely NOT good enough!!!! The parents were right next to the dog and baby!! Please remember this!!

Everyone thinks being a dog behaviourist is a dream job working with dogs but I have to deal with child bites and injuries every week and it’s always upsetting and highly emotional!! The only way to deal with this is to PREVENT!
And if you need to hear it here’s your reminder!
Dogs are NOT a furbaby
Dogs are NOT thrilled for the arrival of your baby
Dogs are NOT protecting your baby
Dogs are NOT “kissing” your child
Dogs are an ANIMAL
Dogs are an apex predator in your home!

Please no hate or comments about the parents in this case they have suffered enough and I hope this post may just save another child from injury!

19/11/2024

Ruby & Mia 💕

17/11/2024

Daisy is waiting patiently for her bedtime treat 🥰

16/11/2024

Odie 💙

15/11/2024

15/11/2024

Have you been sitting too long & have some swollen ankles? Or maybe your pooch has a condition such as Syringomyelia (SM) which causes fluid build up. You both might need some foods that have good draining properties! Celery to the rescue. Celery is a cool food & helps drain excess damp- a two for one!

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13/11/2024

Sonny 💙

13/11/2024

Miss Daisy is hanging out with us this week 💕

08/11/2024

Appa 💙

08/11/2024

These are not healthy, and are dangerous for your beloved pet. Find a healthier alternative, like collagen sticks, or bully sticks from a reputable local/small pet store. 🐶

06/11/2024

Izzy 💕
Appa 💙
Ajax 💙

05/11/2024

Who knew tennis balls 🎾, could do this to a dogs teeth 🤔

05/11/2024

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What's your pup's new name?!

04/11/2024

Luna 💕

04/11/2024

Meet Sonny 💙