Agility is a great way to spend time with your dog by negotiating obstacles including jumps, weave poles, see saw etc.

We are currently taking bookings for this exciting course, places will be limited to enhance learning experience.

For further information or booking forms please contact Angela on 07968 248 698 or by email: info@tailtappingantics.co.uk

Dogs eliminate excess body heat by panting and, to a very limited extent, by sweating through their pads. If the environment they are in is too hot then these processes become ineffective and the dog becomes overheated. Their body temperature rises rapidly causing heatstroke. If the temperature gets above 40.5 degrees celsius (105 degrees fahrenheit) then the dog is in danger and if the temperature is not immediately reduced, the dog will die.

The first priority is to remove the dog from heat. You then need to bring its temperature down using cool water; as the water evaporates, it will cool the skin. Take the dogs rectal temperature every five minutes. Keep cooling the dog with water until the body temperature has fallen below 39.4 degrees celsius (103 degrees fahrenheit). Dot not worry if it falls to 37.8 degrees celsius (100 degees fahrenheit) or a little lower; a slightly lower body temperature is less dangerous than a very high one.

Heatstroke can be prevented by taking a few simple steps:

• Always provide good ventilation, access to shade, and plenty of water.
• In warm weather, ensure that flatnosed, old, or fat dogs have access to cool rooms and plenty of water.
• NEVER leave your dog in a car on a warm day, even if you park in the shade and leave the window open.
• In cold weather, never leave your dog in a car in direct sunlight and with the heater switched on.

[Information taken from the book Caring for Your Dog by Dr Bruce Fogle ISBN: 0-7513-38605]

Benefits of joining the club are:

• Organised, motivating, healthy walk both for dog and human.
• A fun family day out – bring along the family at no extra cost.
• Only have to pay membership once, ideal if you have more than one dog.
• Goody bag.
• Chance to ask advice from fellow dog owners and trained TTA staff.
• Discount/offers on other TTA services/products.
• Monthly e-magazine (or the option to receive a paper version if you don’t have an email address).
• Recommend a friend and earn gift vouchers.
• Great competitions and prizes.

Receive all this for less than £5 a month! Membership costs just £50 per year and is for the whole family e.g. if you own more than one dog you don’t have to pay separately for them. Plus, your 12 month membership starts from when you sign up, meaning you don’t lose out!

For more information or to join please call Angela Vernon on 07968 248 698.

• Creche
• Dog minding
• Pet sitting

Doggy daycare is ideal if you are attending a wedding, are away on business or out at work all day. Your dog will be in the hands of professionally trained (including first aid) and insured Tail Tapping Antics staff.

At our doggy daycare your dog will enjoy fun filled days packed with lots of activities from our massive toy box, including bubbles and motorised toys, balls, hugs and lots of games.

Places are limited to a maximum of 6 dogs within doggy daycare so you can rest assured that your dog will always receive high quality care and attention. Dogs will have their legs stretched regularly and be taken for frequent toilet breaks. We will look after your dog as if it is one of our own!

To attend doggy daycare all dogs will need to be fully vetted prior to attending. Full innoculations paperwork will be required.

For further information or to book your dog into doggy daycare then please call Angela Vernon on 07968 248 698.

Our Dog training workshops are run by our Head Instructor Angela Vernon MAPDT 01087.  (What do these letters stand for?) Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Members have to be assessed and meet the code of conduct that the association standards for. You can find out more information by clicking here.

If there is something that you are looking for and it is not listed here, please contact us for more details either by telephone: 07968 248 698 or by email: info@tailtappingantics.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Looking for a new dog groomer in Chorley, Leyland, Wigan or Preston? New the area? Are you happy with your dogs condition? Not quite happy with your current groomer?

Whatever the reason we are here to help, a friendly professional service dedicated to your pets needs.  Not only do we ensure your pets safety and comfort at all times but we can make them smell and feel fresh again.  What ever the breed we cater from small to giant, hairy to hairless.  Check out our testimonials to find out what other customers said about our service.  Still unsure have a look on our facebook page and search for Tail Tapping Antics to see before and after pictures of our beautiful doggy customers.

Angela commented: “I’m thrilled to bits to be awarded my membership to the association of pet dog trainers, I have worked hard continuing my professional development with dogs through my courses, and my teaching, and will contuine to strive to give pet owners quality useful advice to help to train their dogs and improve their lives for the better”.

Angela Vernon

MAPDT 01087