Tails Of Joy Animal Care

Tails Of Joy Animal Care ๐™ฐ๐š—๐š’๐š–๐šŠ๐š• ๐™ฒ๐šŠ๐š›๐šŽ ๐™ฟ๐š›๐š˜๐šŸ๐š’๐š๐šŽ๐š› ๐Ÿพ
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๐Ÿ“ Leeds, LS12 & Surrounding Area
๐Ÿ“Œ๐™๐™ช๐™ก๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™„๐™ฃ๐™จ๐™ช๐™ง๐™š๐™™
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๐Ÿ“Œ๐™‡๐™š๐™ซ๐™š๐™ก 3 ๐˜ผ๐™ฃ๐™ž๐™ข๐™–๐™ก ๐™ˆ๐™–๐™ฃ๐™–๐™œ๐™š๐™ข๐™š๐™ฃ๐™ฉ ๐˜ฟ๐™š๐™œ๐™ง๐™š๐™š

I am Pet Care Provider based in the Ls12 community and have a love for all animals. I graduated after 3 years with a Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management. And have taken courses in animal health, behaviour, nutrition and Dog Walking & Pet Sitting. I have experience working with dogs, cats, rabbits, Guinea pigs, hamsters, rats & mice, fish, reptiles and many other pets. I offer t

he services of Dog walking both solo and group, Pet sitting including overnight care and Pet check-ins. I know the importance of providing animals with the highest quality of care and ensuring all their welfare needs are met with enriching walks, providing meals, socialising and other ways to keep your pet happy. With each new client, I offer a free meet-up to introduce myself to you and your pet. Ensuring I know all the things about your pet I need to know. With these meets I will learn the behaviour and little quirks of your pet, their likes & dislikes, how they get along with other dogs if they would like to join group walks, what kind of length walks they require, their favourite kind of treats and anything else that would help to benefit me in providing the best care for your pet. I am
๐ŸพDBS Checked
๐ŸพFully Insured
๐ŸพFirst Aid Trained
๐ŸพDegree in Animal Care
๐ŸพReliable and Trustworthy
๐ŸพExperienced with all kinds of pets

Enjoying his Dummy ๐Ÿ˜„
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Enjoying his Dummy ๐Ÿ˜„

๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต
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๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿฉต

Little Sog โ˜”๏ธ
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Little Sog โ˜”๏ธ

What a beautiful Rose ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿฅฐ
09/06/2026

What a beautiful Rose ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿฅฐ

Somebody got caught in the rain without her coat haha! ๐Ÿ˜„๐ŸŒง๏ธ
09/06/2026

Somebody got caught in the rain without her coat haha! ๐Ÿ˜„๐ŸŒง๏ธ

Grey Skies but I've got you โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’–
08/06/2026

Grey Skies but I've got you โ˜๏ธ๐Ÿ’–

Looking out for her Moo Cow Friends ๐Ÿ„โค๏ธ
08/06/2026

Looking out for her Moo Cow Friends ๐Ÿ„โค๏ธ

Cute & Silly ๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ
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Cute & Silly ๐Ÿ˜โค๏ธ

Does your dog go into "protect mode" when they have a favourite toy or something they shouldn't have? RESOURCE GUARDING ...
06/06/2026

Does your dog go into "protect mode" when they have a favourite toy or something they shouldn't have?

RESOURCE GUARDING ~ It is one of the most misunderstood behaviours in the dog world. Contrary to popular belief, resource guarding isn't about "dominance" or being "bossy" itโ€™s almost always rooted in anxiety and insecurity. Your dog isnโ€™t trying to be mean, theyโ€™re simply worried that if they donโ€™t protect their item it will be taken away.

๐Ÿ—ฏ๏ธLearned Behavior: Sometimes, we inadvertently teach them to guard. If you constantly take things away from your pup/dog, they learn that you are a "thief." Over time, they start guarding because they anticipate you will take their item. Itโ€™s an expression of, "I don't trust that I'll get this back, so I have to hold on for dear life."

Signs ๐Ÿ”Ž
The Freeze: Their muscles lock up, and they stop chewing or eating completely.
The Whale Eye: They turn their head slightly away but keep their eyes fixed on you, showing the whites of their eyes.
The "Body Block": They turn their back to you or crouch low over the item to hide it.
The Gulp: If they try to swallow an item whole, they are desperately trying to "claim" the resource before you can take it.

๐Ÿšซ The "Donโ€™ts": Punishing or trying to force an item away actually makes the behavior more dangerous and will cause long-term damage to your relationship.
โœ… The "Dos": Use the "Trade Game" and counter-conditioning to turn your presence into a predictor of extra treats, not lost items. Put away or avoid items you know they will be likely to guard.

Genetic Factor ๐Ÿงฌ
It affects certain breeds like herding, terriers and retrieves more. Often selectively bred for intense focus, prey possession, or guarding. They have a natural tendency to hold onto, carry and defend. It may also be a result of poor breeding, passed down by parents with bad temperaments.

โš ๏ธ Important Note: If your dog has ever severely reacted, please do not attempt to "fix" this alone. Do Your Own Research! Reach out to a certified professional dog trainer or a veterinary behaviorist who can help you create a plan to manage.

Have you ever dealt with resource guarding? Talk about it below ๐Ÿ‘‡โค๏ธ

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Leeds
LS12

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