Waggy Tails Bearsden

03/11/2025

29/10/2025

The Barket was such a success that we raised more money than we had hoped to. For this reason, we have made the decision (with the approval of the members present last night) to give a donation to each of the three charities/fundraisers who supported us by coming to the Barket.
The first charity to benefit will be the Pet Blood Bank, which is an incredible charity involved in the collection and distribution of dog blood donations to save the lives of other dogs. One of our Instructors is particularly passionate about this cause and has a dog who has donated eleven pints so far (saving 44 lives).
The second charity to benefit will be Underheugh Ark Rescue. This charity has many animals, including dogs, and some of the dogs have completed our puppy course with their foster parent. This was how we first found out about the work this charity does and we hope to raise more awareness for the work they do.
Finally, we would like to give a donation to the SportCheer Scotland National Hip-hop team. This is a group of local, young dancers who are raising money to enable them to compete at an International competition in Florida. One of the girls comes to Waggy Tails with her mum and their young Leonberger, which is how we first heard about their fundraising.
Although it will not be a lot of money, we wanted to share some of our profit and we hope it makes a difference, even if only a small one. Please look up the three organisations mentioned and get involved if you can.

26/10/2025

The winner of the fabulous hamper is actually a member of Waggy Tails with her Jack Russell, Isla! May is such a lovely person and a big supporter of the club, we couldn't have been happier when her name was pulled out. We got Julie of the Pet Blood Bank to draw the lucky ticket out of a shoe box, so there was definitely no cheating! Well done May 😊

26/10/2025

Some of the dance team in action 🙂

26/10/2025

Some of the dogs in the photoshoot area, kindly shared by their owners.

26/10/2025

The hall almost set up last night then the same hall this afternoon 🎃

26/10/2025

We would like to thank each and every one of the people who helped to make today's Halloween Barket a success. Thank you to all the stallholders who came with their fabulous items for sale, whether it was a ceramic mouse, a bespoke collar or an entire cow's leg! The atmosphere was so friendly and we hope you all enjoyed your day, whether selling or buying. The fact that every stallholder was willing to add an item to our raffle hamper was such a kind thing to do and we really, really appreciate it as the hamper was hugely popular.
Thanks must also go to the dance girls who have qualified to represent Scotland at an International competition in America. Not only did they do dance demonstrations on the stage throughout the day, they helped us set up and decorate the hall last night then helped us pack up when it was all over. We wish you all the best with your fundraising girls.
Finally, thanks to everyone who came as customers, many with their own dogs. It was lovely to meet both new dogs and Waggy Tails members. Every penny spent at a stall has helped a small, local business and every raffle ticket bought has helped our friendly, not-for-profit training club.
Please send us any photos you took at the photoshoot area as most people used their own phones.
Happy Halloween 🎃

21/10/2025

Just a reminder to be very careful when out walking at this time of year. There have been numerous reports of dogs in the media who have eaten either acorns or conkers and become seriously unwell. Both of these are very toxic to dogs and symptoms can range from simple vomiting to coma and ultimately death.
As lovely as it is to walk in the forests and parks at the moment, just pay a little more attention to what your dog may be picking up and eating.

14/10/2025

A reminder that tonight's classes are cancelled as more than half of our members are away on holiday for the October break. We wish you all a lovely time if you are able to spend it with friends and family. Back to normal next week 🙂