As our beloved dogs grow older, their bodies and minds begin to slow down — just like ours do. While regular grooming is an important part of a dog’s life, there comes a time when the stress, discomfort, or health risks of a full grooming session may simply outweigh the benefits. Here’s why grooming a senior dog isn’t always the kindest choice: 1. Fragile Bodies & Sensitive Skin Senior dogs often have thin skin, joint pain, or arthritis. Standing for long periods, being lift

20 Fun Facts About Dogs Dogs have unique nose prints  — just like human fingerprints! Each dog’s nose pattern is one of a kind. Puppies are born deaf and blind.  They don’t start to see or hear until they’re about two weeks old. A dog’s sense of smell is legendary  — up to 100,000 times stronger than a human’s! Dogs can understand up to 250 words and gestures  (some even more). Border Collies are especially talented at this! The Basenji doesn’t bark  — it “yodels” instead. A

How to Toilet Train a Puppy: Proven Tips From My Experience Bringing home a new puppy is such a joyful experience—but along with the...

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"Why Does My Dog Stare at Me?" — A Sweet Story from Behind the Grooming Table I still remember the first time I noticed it — really...

What I’ve Learned From Dogs Who Lick Their Paws   A Personal Reflection From a Dog Groomer Over the years working as a professional dog...

My Dog Eats Poop… Here’s What I’ve Learned (as a Dog Groomer) Let’s get real for a second—if you’ve ever caught your dog mid-mouthful of...

Can Dogs Eat Popcorn? What You Need to Know If you’ve ever had a movie night at home, you probably know the scene: a few stray pieces of...

A t Tails in Tubs, we believe your dog deserves more than just a groom—they deserve an experience. Th at’s why we’ve set the standard...

How to Safely Clip Your Dog’s Nails: A Step-by-Step Guide Keeping your dog’s nails trimmed is an essential part of their grooming...

Recently I decide to do some research and get to the bottom of a question which often crossed my mind, and I’m sure it will have often...

A question we are often asked, especially during the summer months is: Can my dog eat watermelon? And the good news is that yes they can....

A question that we often get asked is; can my dog eat strawberries? The answer is yes they can! Not all fruits are recommended for dogs,...

A question us dog owners tend to wonder frequently is: Can my dog contract Covid-19? Many people have a real fear of contracting COVID-19...

This really depends on a number of different factors, which are; what breed is your dog? What type of coat does your dog have? How long...

Grooming is not just for dogs with long hair, but for short haired dogs too. Shedding is a very natural process for dogs, despite it...