Happy Christmas From Waggy Tales

Happy Christmas From Waggy Tales This is just a thank you to everyone who has followed this blog and to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas. I haven't updated on my dogs for a while, so I thought I'd post some photos of the  Waggy Tales pack.   Darcy has been with us for eight...

A Sad Time at Waggy Tales

A Sad Time at Waggy Tales I've written this post several times now but can't seem to find the right words. On 17th August 2020 we lost our little dog, Holly. I've been dreading that day for several years now because she was the grand old age of seventeen. It doesn't matter how you try...

Walking An Anxious Dachshund

Walking An Anxious Dachshund When you have a reactive dog the danger of people, children or other dogs approaching is always a worry. So, under the present regulations, it's actually less stressful to walk my anxious Dachshund. Darcy is enjoying his walks much more and not consumed with stress about keeping me safe. There are...

Puppy Days In Lockdown Britain

Puppy Days In Lockdown How is everyone doing? It's so hard, isn't it? I've always craved endless hours to read and play with my dogs but I have no concentration. I've tried psychological thrillers to grip me, lighthearted romance to try to escape..... but nothing is working! Luckily this chap has no idea what is...

Its finally March, and a dog training fail!

I'm so glad to see March this year and we have some sunshine! The winter has seemed endless, especially with a young puppy to housetrain. I just thought I would post a very short video to show how Ripley's training is going. As you can see he is so obedient!   I think it's fair...

A 4 Month Old Chihuahua Puppy (What To Expect)

What To Expect From A 4 Month Old Chihuahua Puppy We welcomed Ripley into our family a few weeks ago now and I just wanted to update all the progress, problems and proud moments we have experienced. I'm not sure if Ripley is a typical 4 month old Chihuahua puppy, this breed are all very...

A New Puppy At Waggy Tales

A New Puppy At Waggy Tales Some people will know that I have been yearning for a puppy for quite a while now. It's almost three years since we lost Alfie and I still miss my 'wingman' every day. Holly my chihuahua cross is seventeen and still doing great. She has seen many foster dogs...

Waggy Tales Wrap Up 2019

Waggy Tales Wrap Up 2019 It's been another great year in the Waggy Tales family. I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and share some doggy updates. I constantly talk about my dogs but don't often share photos. So here is my doggy family, followed by some blogging highlights and plans for...

A Dog Is An Angel Without Wings…Doggy Chat!

A Dog Is An Angel Without Wings...Doggy Chat! I've just spent my birthday weekend enjoying the company of no less than nine dogs...not all at the same time I hasten to add! On Saturday I visited my friend who has three Shetland Sheepdogs. I saw them all on their first day home, all gorgeous pups...

Remembering Alfie (Dog Bereavement)

Remembering Alfie (2008 -2017) Dog Bereavement Today is just a very short post to remember my dog Alfie who died two years ago today. I was heartbroken when I lost my soulmate very suddenly and this blog was born a few weeks later, in his memory. I had no idea what a blog was, I...