It is true that 1000’s of dogs all over the world catch and fetch sticks with no issues but, in the last few years, vets from all over the world have been warning pet owners of the very serious dangers that throwing sticks brings. Reports of dogs becoming impaled, abcessed or bleeding critically are becoming more and more common.
Useful Dog Tips
How Often Should I Bath My Dog?
Because we love them so much, there’s a constant urge to take them to the groomers for a decent cut and blow dry. However, times are hard and money’s tight, so often we have to much in and do the bathing ourselves – and that’s not a bad thing!Here’s our guide to how often you should bath your dog:
Here’s Why You Should Never Pat A Dog On The Head
When we’re out and about, we just can’t help going up to every dog we see to say “hello!” It’s a natural instinct, right? As much as we love to cuddle them, however, one dog trainer is warning that we should be cautious about the way that we approach dogs, as some longstanding forms of affection could actually intimidate our furry friends.
Dog Walking Hazards: On The Beach
We can’t think of a better way to spend a long summer’s afternoon than relaxing on the beach with our dogs – in fact, it’s how we spend most of our weekends at that time of year! While it’s great, it can be a challenge to control the dog and keep them out of harm’s (and everyone else’s) way.
Collar vs Harness: Which Is Right For You?
There are many opinions out there when it comes to the collar vs harness debate. Ultimately it comes down to the specific breed and what works best for your dog but we’ve got some Tailster Tips to help you make the choice.
The Perfect Dog Friendly Picnic
As much as we love having them around, dogs can be a bit of a nuisance at a picnic – especially the greedy ones! Done right, it works great, but without planning it can easily be a recipe for disaster. In honour of #NationalPicnicWeek, here’s our guide to the best dog friendly picnic.
Walking your dog off the lead | Tailster Tips
Our dogs love going for walks. They’d spend the whole day running about if they could! One of the best things you can do for them to ensure they are is walking your dog off the lead – heres some tips to make that as stress free for you as enjoyable as it could be for them.
The Foods You Should Avoid Feeding Your Pets
Do you know which of the most popular foods are actually bad for your pet’s health and could even prove fatal? Here Are The Foods That You Should Avoid Feeding Your Pets At All Costs.
Reading and reacting to dog body language
As a dog carer having a good understanding of dog body language can be extremely helpful. Although dogs do use sounds and signals, much of the information that they send is through their body language, specifically their facial expressions and body postures. Here at Tailster we always recommend doing meet and greets with any potential customers to ensure both you and the dog get on and everyone is happy with the arrangements.
Dog Boarding vs Dog Sitting? | What’s right for you?
Tailster offers both dog boarding and dog sitting options while you are away on holiday, in happy home atmospheres! Read on to see what the differences are and which might suit you best in our dog boarding vs dog sitting round up!
Walking your dog by the road – top tips for keeping your pup street-smart
Walking your dog by the road can be a full-on experience for any pup. With the deafening sounds of high-speed motorcycles and the confusing stops-and-starts, you need to make sure you’re pooch is well-prepped for street walks. So, we’ve put together a little how-to guide – from getting your dog to sit before crossing to reducing lead-pulling.
How to tell that your dog loves you
Although dogs do not speak our language, they are constantly giving us signs and communicating with us in their own way. One of the main things we want to know is, does my dog love me? Your dog will let you know! We have put together a few signs to look out for to let you know that your dog loves you.