At Tails Untold, we all want to be prepared should our dog have an emergency. This guide was sent to us and we are very pleased to share in hopes it helps you be prepared, should your pet, heaven forbid, ever have an emergency situation.
Just received the book. I love, Love, LOVE IT! You captured Liesl’s sweet, mischievous character; and, you lovingly included Mom in the book, making it very special. Thank you for this keepsake. Dad is surprised and charmed by this beautiful gift. Please continue producing these books as they bring such joy! Thanks again!! -Cheryl
7 Reasons Why Every Family Needs a Dog
There are many pleasures that we may enjoy life but one that most of us would never live without is having a dog by our side. Not only are they a loyal companion, they provide more love to us than we could ever hope to give back to them. These are the most obvious benefits of having a dog but there are many more reasons why you should have a dog as part of your family. Here are 7 reasons why every family needs a dog in their life:
Dogs Are Always Happy to See You – When you or any member of your family walks through the door, the dog is always going to be the most excited individual in the room. There is nothing quite like coming home after a difficult day and being greeted like you are the best person in the world! After all, you are the best person in their world.
They Protect Your Children (from Allergies) – Most people will automatically assume that dog-related allergies will be a problem in their household. In reality, the opposite may actually be true. According to a study by the Department of Pediatrics at the University Of Wisconsin, children who lived in a home with a dog as newborns were less likely to experience wheezing and eczema by the time they were three years old. Early exposure seems to be a factor and it is thought to be associated with how quickly the immune system develops in a child shortly after birth.
Play Time Is Anytime – It doesn’t matter what you might be going through in your life, you can always count on the fact that you can take a moment out of your day and enjoy some playtime with your dog. This is also something that you will come to love about having a dog around your children as well. There is nothing quite like sitting on the floor with your kids and having some fun time with the dog.
You Will Be Healthier – Dogs provide many benefits to our health, including reducing the risk for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, dogs provide many benefits to their owners, including engaging in physical activity. In addition, people who had a heart attack were more likely to survive when they own a dog. You can’t argue with the numbers.
You Will Understand “Dog People” – There is a measurable phenomenon that occurs when people own a dog. Suddenly, they become dog people and it seems as if their entire life is surrounded by that beloved pet. Some people may tend to look at them as if they were a bit unusual but once you are a dog person, you will understand.
You Bond with Your Dog over Everything – It doesn’t matter if you are curled up on the sofa with your dog watching TV or if you are taking them to obedience training classes, the bond between the two of you will just continue to grow stronger. Dogs are naturally eager to please but as the bond grows, you will find that it runs in both directions.
Dogs Keep You Safe – There are certain dog breeds that are well known for providing security to the family but regardless of the dog that you have as a family member, they will add to your safety. In part, it is due to the fact that they will hear and see things that might escape your notice. Additionally, dogs keep you safe by providing you with companionship and when you have a dog around, you will never be alone.
For additional information and tips, please check out this website http://www.lovealldogs.com
Tails Untold is very happy to have this great Guest Blog from Tim Shank. Please consider adopting from a Shelter/Rescue first. We want every dog, cat and all pets to find loving and forever homes.
We are so happy to donate a portion of the sale of every Tails Untold Personalized Pet Book we create. Here are some of the latest donations made to help every pet find a loving and fur-ever home!
Pet Finder Foundation http://www.petfinderfoundation.com/
Animal Haven http://www.animalHavenShelter.org
ASPCA https://www.aspca.org/
Best Friends Animal Society https://bestfriends.org/
Bideawee https://www.bideawee.org/
Boxer Rescue https://boxer-rescue-la.com/
Thank you, Amy:
Hi Susan we just left for the airport. We read Harry’s book together late last night after the play. We loved it! So perfect!
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Thank you, Alexa:
“We received Oliver’s book on 12/15, and we absolutely LOVE it!! Prior to purchasing, we looked at several different options and liked yours the best because of the extra personalization … we love that it’s our Oliver pictured in the book (and that you incorporated all of the extra pictures we sent you!) and thought there was a nice balance between fiction and non.
Oliver’s book will be a Christmas gift for our mother, and we know she’ll love it as much as we did!”
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Thank you, Kate:
“All I can say is FABULOUS. Thank you so much. I can’t wait until Christmas to give them this book. It will bring more smiles than you know! I will spread the word and show everyone I know!”
Post Christmas: “They loved it. Made my sisters Christmas. Thank you again! It is a permanent fixture on her coffee table. He is tired from his New York adventure lol.”
Kate & Doogan
DAWN: Another wonderful testimonial from a Tails Untold® Personalized Pet Book Customer.
“They [brother and sister-in-law] are THRILLED! My brother’s feedback was that they were thrilled with Taffy’s favorite toys being included and how amazingly well you did the pics of Taffy into the story….which you chose and how well you did it. Amazing, thank you! Cheers!”
KEITH: We are so excited to receive this wonderful testimonial from another happy Tails Untold® Personalized Pet Book Purchaser. Trudie’s Book, as all of our books, are always fun to create. We become friends with the Pet Parent(s) and get to know their petkid(s) in a fun and warm way. We just had to share.
“Today, I received the book I had made for my fiancée, Amanda and Trudie The French Bulldog. Trudie and I had to wait for ‘Mamma’ to go back to work to look at it and we are thrilled with it!
The time and effort Susan took in getting a confessed technophobe like me to source my photos from those I have of Trudie and even one of Amanda and I was astonishing. So patient, helpful and understanding, I was overwhelmed by the care taken and therefore delighted but not surprised by the high quality product that came out of it.
The book is wonderful and even the thought of the most special person in my life seeing it makes me smile, such is the way the information gathered has been woven into the book’s content.
Thank you so much for the hard work. It is a superb product we will enjoy a great deal and one you should be proud of.
Love and thanks from Keith, Amanda and Trudie The Dog”
PS: If you are interested in a Tails Untold® Personalized Pet Book as a gift for the Holidays, please order now to be sure it arrives in time!
So your favorite pooch looks lonely, or you love them so much that you want to get them a friend, or you come across a stray at a shelter and have got to give them a forever home. Any one of these scenarios, and many more, may make your household go from a one dog home to a two dog home.
This is not necessarily a bad thing, and no one will ever complain about a shelter dog finding a place to call home, but there are some things to consider. Firstly, you may think that as pack animals, dogs would just naturally get along. After all, you are just bringing home a member of the pack, so all should be good, right? Secondly, even in packs out in the wild, there are rules and regulations that apply to all of the dogs that are banded together, and if these rules are not tolerated by single members of the pack, they will be expelled. So, keeping all of this in mind, here are some tips to make sure that you’ll have an easy time managing two dogs in the house.
You are the Alpha of the Pack
Every dog pack or clan has an alpha female or male that lays the groundwork and the rules. In your home clan, you are the alpha dog and what you say goes. You should not play favorites and treat each dog as equals. A stern “NO” will keep either of the two dogs in place, and fighting between dogs is absolutely not allowed. (Of course, play fighting doesn’t count.)
You rule, and you enforce the rules, and if you have to when one misbehaves, send them to the crate or their bed for a few minutes to teach them that what they did is not acceptable.
Feeding Time
A lot of fights and bad manners happen around feeding time, so keeping them separate during feeding is a very wise choice. Always feed the calmest member of the two first, and make sure you keep the other dog’s attention away from the first dogs food.
Fair is Fair
Make sure you divide your time equally between the two dogs, Fair is fair and neither one should feel neglected by you for the other. If one begs for more attention, make sure you reciprocate in kind to the other dog so they both see there are no favorites.
My Space, Your Space, Everyone’s Space
Unless there are dedicated bedding spaces for each dog, or dedicated crates, then all the space around the house should be shared equally. If one dog lays on the bed the other should be allowed that luxury too. If one likes to sleep on the couch, then let the other one sleep there as well. Obviously, if they have
their own beds that’s something else, but then just make sure they each have their own bed. If you can make them feel equal, you won’t have to worry about one or the other trying to take control.
Play Time
Playful dog fighting is common, and biting necks, tails, jumping and mouthing each other is all a part of the game. But make sure to watch them for the first several times they play together. If one tries to assert dominance and turn a play into genuine rough housing, you have got to be able to nip that behavior in the bud. If you don’t, you’ll have all kinds of trouble down the road.
Treats
Dogs love treats and you probably love to give them treats as much as they like getting them. But never tease one or the other and never ever show a preference for one getting a treat while the other just watches and gets nothing. If one gets a treat they both get a treat, and that way there will never be any animosity towards each other
Twice as Nice
If you use the tips above, both of your dogs will become great friends, they will respect you as a leader, and they will both do their best to please you any which way they can. That’s twice as nice for everyone.
About Author
A special thanks to Mary Nielsen who is a passionate dog lover, blogger, and part-time music teacher. She started MySweetPuppy to share her ups and downs of being a pet parent to a bunch of adorable mutts. When she is not playing with them or teaching, you can find her experimenting in the kitchen. Here is the link to Mary’s website website: http://mysweetpuppy.net
[To daughter, Jane, from her mom. Jane gave the book to her mom after her Maltese, Chippy, had recently gone to the Rainbow Bridge.]
“I love the book so much and read it every night. Since I got it I am sleeping better than I have in a long time. It is a very special gift. I feel like you and Chippy are telling me a nighttime story. Love you Mom???”
“I showed it to 2 friends today and they thought it was incredible ????”
Now with the holiday rush over, here is what a few of our new happy Tails Untold Personalized Pet Book owners had to say (Don’t you just love the names?!):
Marshall’s Book
“I got the book in the mail yesterday and it is absolutely adorable!! I couldn’t be happier with it thank you so much!! We will definitely be referring you to friends and will definitely order another book in the future! Thank you again so much you did an amazing job 🙂 – Christina”
Weezie’s Book
“I got the book and tried so hard to wrap it to put under the tree for Christmas but couldn’t wait to give it to Joe. He was very emotional and shed a few happy tears while reading it!!! Thank you so much for getting this to me so quickly! Let me know if have a Chicago version in the future!!! 🙂 – Katie”
Raspy’s Book
“I receive my book last night. It is so perfect. I read it from cover to cover and cried so many happy tears. Thank you so much for working so hard so I could have this by Christmas. This is such a wonderful book. Thank you!- Sam”
Leila’s Book Before Christmas
“I came home from a very busy weekend/Monday working at my hospital to find the book waiting for me. I laughed out loud at how cute it was! Thank you so much. My husband is going to die of happiness. Neither of us had a pet growing up and when I adopted Leila, she became the mascot for my family, so much so that my parents ended up adopting a dog of their own. Joe grew quickly to love Leila and now she is the mascot of HIS family as well. His aunt and uncle got a dog, too, after meeting her. She is such a special creature. Thank you for the adorable book and all of the personal touches. I know he is going to be incredibly tickled when he opens it on Christmas. Thanks also for your speedy delivery. I was resigned that I had stumbled upon your site too late for the book to arrive for Christmas but I am thrilled that it is in our apartment, tucked secretly away.
Happy Holidays to you! – Krista”
A Leila follow up After Christmas
“My husband LOVED the book. He told me his eyes were all prickly and his heart was fluttering. His aunt burst into tears altogether. He was walking around the crowded house showing people and saying, “MY wife WINS at present-giving.” (He gave me a beautiful amethyst and diamond necklace so frankly I think HE wins.) Anyway, we are going to sit down tonight, just the three of us, and read the book together.
Thank you again for your work. – Krista”
These testimonials, really make our day!
Molly’s Book
“The book arrived and it’s beautiful! I cried and I’m not a crier! Can’t wait to give it to my folks :)” (Subsequent note, Molly had hurt her leg, right after Molly’s Tails Untold Personalized Pet Book was ordered)
“My parents adored the book! They were both so glad! And Molly’s leg is starting to get better 🙂 ” – Jenna
Cato’s Book
“It is absolutely incredible, I was going to give to my mum for Christmas but couldn’t wait because I was so excited. She absolutely loved it, thank you so much.”
Lorelai’s Book
“It arrived over the weekend and is lovely. I’m going to give it to the kids this coming weekend. Funny enough, we have family in New York whom we visit, so the story with Lorelai is even more personal! This will be a wonderful keepsake of their beloved dog.’
[Subsequent note]
“The family loved it. Skye is only six months old, so she didn’t have a lot to say on the matter, but almost-three-year-old Grayson thought it was pretty neat. He remembered Lorelai when he saw her picture and said her name. He loves books and reading, so I know that this special keepsake will be in regular reading rotation for him (and later Skye).
Thank you again for your wonderful work!” – Katherine
Shiloh’s Book
“My partner had tears in her eyes when I gave it to her. It came out better than imagined! And I got it last night and was able to give it to her right on time for her birthday! Thank you so much! – Kira
Dexter’s Book
“The book arrived. I can’t begin to thank you enough. It is beyond perfect! Laughing and crying all at the same time while reading it is the best. You captured everything about him and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this amazing memory!!!
We have been sharing his adventures in social media before he passed so I’ll be posting about this and for sure give you a shout out as well. We are beyond happy with it and so very grateful!” [Dexter is at the Rainbow Bridge] -Tracie
| Name: | Weezie |
| Nickname(s): | The Boss |
| Gender: | female |
| Characteristics: | One eye, white face, very large pointy ears |
| Personality: | stealthy, determined, quiet, funny |
