Happy Tails Portland Dog Walking & Cat Care

30/08/2024

A happy Bowie! 🐾❤

29/08/2024

Oscar and Wayne working on some commands in the shade with one of our new walkers, great job guys!

We are happy to say we are building the schedule back up after a tough period of being understaffed, if you've been wanting to get back to regular walks or onto the schedule for the first time send us an email!

28/08/2024

Alfred relaxing on the couch

27/08/2024

Ace enjoying a nice breeze

26/08/2024

Beautiful boy enjoying the flowers 🪻🌼🐾

Just a note about our website, we made the decision to take down the dog walking service website and consolidate with the main daycare and boarding site, but the best way to reach us is still [email protected]

New customers are also welcome to fill out our application form, you can find the link at https://linktr.ee/htdw

25/08/2024

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24/08/2024

Kj enjoying her time in the sun ☀️

23/08/2024

Griffin enjoyed his add on walk outside of the daycare!

22/08/2024

A beautiful shot of miss Moxie!

21/08/2024

You have my undivided attention, we're all ears!

20/08/2024

Don't forget the cats! Clancy and Brie enjoying some quality time with our extra long visit option, plenty of time to play and snuggle 🐾❤️

19/08/2024

Bergy (pronounced like Fergie with a B!) enjoyed our first add on walk this past week! The add on walk is something we are offering to boarding dogs at Happy Tails, it's a 25 to 35 minute walk with one of our walkers or daycare staff around the neighborhood outside the kennel. You can request an add on walk for your dog when you schedule boarding.

18/08/2024

These pugs are prepared for the downpour! Ziggy and Oliver being very brave and looking sharp 🐾

17/08/2024

Ace is one handsome guy, he's always excited to get out for a walk 🐾

16/08/2024

Prepare for trouble! and make it double!

Walter and Violet cooling off after a nice hot walk

15/08/2024

Ziggy keeping cool in the grass 🐾🌱

14/08/2024

Oliver hard at work in the garden 🐾

13/08/2024

Bowie getting a good sniff 🐾

12/08/2024

Teddy enjoys some inside time after a walk on a hot day

We closely monitor dogs on hot days and often shorten walks or fill time playing inside if its above 80 degrees, safety first!

11/09/2023

31/08/2023

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27/08/2023

The word ‘dominance’ has become a dirty word in the dog training world. It’s become emotionally charged and we usually can’t use it without stirring up a hornet’s nest. Even at university we were a…

11/07/2023

Need a helping hand? We would love to walk your dog or visit your cat!

03/02/2023

Our new Day Train program is a wonderful opportunity for dogs of all ages! Our Certified Dog Trainer can help with a reward-based training plan!

Loose leash walking
Recalls
Greetings
Impulse control
Crate training

Customize a program for the skills your dog needs. Packages include a private lesson so you can learn how to implement all the skills your dog has learned!

Contact Maddie for more information [email protected]

30/01/2023

It’s hard work being this cute.

01/09/2022

Blue-Green Algae! Let's dive in - well that is the scary part. Beware of water! Cyanobacteria (aka blue-green algae) are made up of microscopic bacteria found in freshwater streams, ponds and brackish water. These cyanobacteria can produce toxins that affect people and all animals that swim or drink from the algae-contaminated water. Yes - also people!

This poisoning/contamination risk comes from two toxins: anatoxins which results in neurotoxicity (clinical signs of excessive secretions) and microcystins that can result in sudden liver damage or failure.

With the neurotoxin, unfortunately death follows within minutes to hours of exposure as a result of respiratory paralysis.

The prognosis for a pet surviving a toxic exposure of blue-green algae is very poor. Unfortunately, once clinical signs have been noted - immediate veterinary intervention is critical. If the exposure was recent and the animal has no clinical signs, immediate decontamination (vomiting!) is recommended. Bathing is another important factor to get rid of any dermal exposures. Protective clothing should be worn by owners or veterinary staff to prevent further exposure to everyone!

Please be careful - this is happening more each year and we have had some cases locally! Maine Veterinary Medical Center Rarebreed Veterinary Partners

26/07/2022

A woman’s toy poodle died during a PetSmart grooming appointment in East Liberty in 2020, and now the owner has filed suit against the company.

08/07/2022

A post about the most important hazard of summer: Heat can be dangerous for your dog.

There are many PSAs about the hazards of hot weather; so many that we may become desensitized to their message. I hope these thoughts can help to bring more attention to prevention of worst case scenarios.

-- As tempting as it may be, choose not to bring your dog to summer events such as street festivals and parades. Somehow this seems to be overlooked by people with the best intentions. At our local Pride event in Philadelphia it was blisteringly hot, yet I encountered one dog after another, dressed in rainbow finery and panting heavily while their humans slowly meandered through the crowd.

-- Use common sense in the car. Running into a store to pick up a few things allows enough time for the car's internal temperature to rise very, very quickly. Don't do it -- take your canine passenger home, and come back for those few things without her. If you absolutely must leave your dog briefly, keep the engine and air conditioning on and lock the door.

-- During the summer months, change your dog walking schedule to accommodate the rise in temperature. Walk him at dawn or after sunset. On days expected to reach very high temperatures, stick to one longer walk at daybreak (see the happy Cardigans in the photo :)) -- or none at all.

-- Get into the habit of bending down to touch the ground. If it's hot to your hand, it's not safe for your dog's pads.

-- Watch your dog's attitude - if she's dragging along, panting hard or reluctant to move, go back home. Along with that, know the signs of heat stress or, when more severe, hyperthermia (heat "stroke"):
---- Uneasiness, anxiety, whining
---- Drooling
---- Gums and tongue extremely red
---- Exaggerated panting
---- Collapse
---- Seizures

-- If you feel there are signs of heat stress, move your dog quickly to a cooler, shaded or air conditioned location. Wet the bottoms (pads) of his feet; offer water. If the heavy panting and other signs persist, take him to an emergency veterinary clinic.

Please remember that your dog will feel uncomfortable and become overheated well before you do.