End-of-Life Care
When to Say Goodbye Pet owners are similar to the animals they love so much – no two are exactly alike. But, despite our differences, most of us will share the sorrow of saying goodbye to a beloved pet. What…
Dog Communication
The Eyes Have It Making direct eye contact is an important part of human communication. But, in the dog world, it’s considered quite rude, threatening, and confrontational. That’s why you should always avoid staring down at a dog when meeting…
Tail Waggers of the Month
Nova, Nitro, and Joey! Bloomington Tail Waggers Nova and Nitro have been coming to our Bloomington location for a little over a year. These Siberian Husky siblings love roughhousing the Husky way – with themselves and others! Owners Jen and…
It’s Your Party!
August Birthday Roundup A birthday party at WTPR gives dogs something to smile about! Members in our free Birthday Club get to celebrate their big day with a complimentary Playday "doggy daycare" session, party, and custom Wagging Tails bandana! Want…
Your Dog’s Health: Giardia
Parasites and Prevention We know, we know; no one wants to talk about parasites! But our beloved dogs love putting things in their mouths, whether it’s stealing a slurp of water from a puddle, chewing a stick they find in…
Doggy Sleeping Positions
Decoding Your Dog by How They Sleep It may seem surprising, but most healthy adult dogs sleep anywhere from 12 to 14 hours each day. But what do their sleeping positions mean, and how can you help them get the…
Tail Waggers of the Month
Griffin and Artemis! Bloomington Tail Wagger Griffin has been part of our Bloomington pack for the past year and a half. This boy thinks he’s the boss at Wagging Tails and can go anywhere he likes. He takes this responsibility…
It’s Your Party!
July Birthday Roundup It may have been hot this July, but that didn't stop us from celebrating birthdays! Did you know that our Birthday Club is FREE, and it comes with a bandana, Playday, and a birthday party? What are…
Doggy Stress Relief
Teaching Your Dog “Settle” Do you ever feel stressed out? This deeply wired, biological response helps us survive potentially dangerous situations. While it’s completely normal to feel some stress from time to time, living with high levels can lead to…
Teaching Kids How to Interact with Dogs
Fostering Positive Relationships Between Kids and Dogs We agree completely: Kids and dogs make the cutest couples! Unfortunately, they can also have negative and even dangerous exchanges. Approximately 42% of dog bites in the United States involve people 14 or…
