YAPPY TAILS

YAPPY TAILS Premier Dog Walking & Home Boarding Service in Market Harborough

Est 2014 - 5* Home Boarding Licence AW072

Offering:
- Dog walking
- Home visits
- Home Boarding (FULL)
- Sitting in your home
- Wedding Day Dog Chaperone Services

Our aim is to physically and mentally stimulate your pooch and get their tails wagging! Safety is our top priority and we will always care for your dog as if they were our own. The Yappy Tails Paw Patch provides an enclosed safe place for your dog to socialise, play and exercis

e away from busy roads, livestock and unknown dogs. We have agility tunnels, straw bale jumps, plenty of toys to keep them mentally stimulated, fresh water and an area where they can rest their paws. Awarded with a 5 star Home Boarding Licence by Harborough District Council, we are one of the highest rated Home Boarding establishments in the area! With over 10 years experience with all ages and breeds of dogs, cats and more recently chickens and horses, we can take care of all your pets requirements. My partner and I are both DBS cleared and qualified in Canine First Aid and I hold a Diploma in Canine Behaviour and Puppy Training. We are also both approved Puppy Socialisers and Foster Carers for Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), a charity that train specialist dogs to detect life-threatening medical conditions. We welcome friendly, well socialised, trained, healthy, well groomed and fully vaccinated dogs of all ages to join the Yappy Tails club where they are sure to get all the fuss, attention and love they deserve! MEET AND GREET...
Every dog and owner is unique, therefore, we like to meet you both before-hand to discuss your requirements and learn about any special preferences, favourite treats, tricks, toys and tickle spots! This not only helps us to get to know your dog, but it also allows your dog to become familiar with us, so they feel comfortable in our care. ADVENTURE WALKS:
Our adventure walks include a variety of on-lead exercise / walks (and off-lead with prior consent) in our enclosed field and various dog friendly parks, forests and countryside trails. HOME VISITS AND LET OUT SERVICE:
I will pop to your home and spend quality time with your dog. This includes lots of fuss, attention and companionship, plenty of playtime, training reinforcement, clean-up, fresh water refill, brushing and feeding if required. This service is perfect if you are out at work all day, away for the weekend or on a day trip...I can pop in once, twice or three times a day if required. HOME FROM HOME DOG BOARDING:
Your beloved dog deserves a holiday too! The cosy 5* Yappy Tails Cottage is the paw-fect rural retreat for your pooch! They will become part of the family and spend their days with us and our two resident Labradors, DJ and Donny enjoying plenty of walks, playtime, socialisation and basically being spoilt!

*SERVICES AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF OPERATIONAL HOURS FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
*OPEN MONDAYS FOR HOME BOARDING ONLY, AND OTHER ADHOC SERVICES IF AVAILABLE

Two beautiful dogs looking to be adopted. Could you give Yoshi or Roger a loving home? ❤️ 🏡 Our own dog Donny...
11/09/2025

Two beautiful dogs looking to be adopted. Could you give Yoshi or Roger a loving home? ❤️ 🏡 Our own dog Donny, was a Medical Detection Dog in training and we adopted him from the charity at 18 months old, he is now a loving and somewhat sophisticated 😆 8 year old 💙. Such a gorgeous boy and we couldn't imagine a life without him. ❤️

You won't want to miss this! A fun filled afternoon for you, your family and your furry friends! The BIG DOGGY DAY OUT a...
10/09/2025

You won't want to miss this! A fun filled afternoon for you, your family and your furry friends! The BIG DOGGY DAY OUT at Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens this Sunday 👌 🥎🥇🐶🛍🥰

Happy National Dog Walker Day 🎉 to all the pro dog walkers out there helping to bring enrichment into the lives of so ma...
08/09/2025

Happy National Dog Walker Day 🎉 to all the pro dog walkers out there helping to bring enrichment into the lives of so many dogs and peace of mind to thier owners..one paw print at a time! 🐾

Since creating Yappy Tails Dog Services, I work harder than ever before but I love what I do and I feel so lucky that I get to spend each and everyday helping to make so many dogs worlds bigger, brighter and filled with new friendships and adventures.
I've also made some great friends along the way 🫶

Thank you to all my wonderful customers for your loyalty, custom and for trusting me with your beloved dogs.

National Dog Walker Day is the perfect time to spend a few minutes writing a review on your dog walkers Face Book page to express your appreciation for what they do 🫶🙏

I guess we were due a soggy doggy walk sooner or later 🌧😬😆 🐕
04/09/2025

I guess we were due a soggy doggy walk sooner or later 🌧😬😆 🐕

Check out these 15 dog friendly places to eat in Norfolk 🏖 🌊 🐕 😋
19/08/2025

Check out these 15 dog friendly places to eat in Norfolk 🏖 🌊 🐕 😋

The county’s top hangouts for those who can’t be without their four-legged pals

A really interesting read on dog behaviour, instinct and human interaction. 🐶🐾
16/08/2025

A really interesting read on dog behaviour, instinct and human interaction. 🐶🐾

When the "problem" is rooted in instinct and mismatched environment how is constant intentional physical punishment as feedback fair?

Lets take livestock guardian breeds as an example. Im not an expert on these wonderful dogs. I have had the pleasure of working with a few and each has been described and presented as non motivated by food, toys or praise rewards, and have little interest in taking direction from a human.

Yes, each dog is an individual, but these breeds were literally created to function without human direction. Their “reward system” is not toys or treats or human praise, but the satisfaction of doing the job they were bred for: calmly watching, independently deciding, and protecting, its beautiful to watch.

When we transplant them into an urban environment, full of noise, traffic, strangers, fences instead of open land, we are asking some of them to go against every fiber of their genetic blueprint. And when they “fail” (from a human’s perspective), punishing them is acceptable?

We dont think this could add stress and frustration, and still fail at changing their internal motivation?

Worse, it can erode trust with a dog whose relationship with humans is already meant to be more equal partner not obedient servant.

The real problem isn’t the dog. It’s the mismatch between environment, breed, and human expectations.

You can’t punish away independence, suspicion of strangers, or a low food/play drive, those aren’t “behaviours,” they’re identity traits.

You can punish a dog enough to shut them up, you just leave all those emotions bubbling away with a fear of expressing them, how sad.

So, no: punishment doesn’t make sense here. What does make sense is:

Education for owners about what dogs are and aren’t.

Management strategies and finding suitable outlets to meet breed triats.

Respect for their nature, understanding them for who they are.

Careful rehoming, because some of these dogs simply won’t thrive in a city, no matter how much work you put in, (the same for some street dogs, home is a prision)

It’s heartbreaking to see people blame the dog for not bending to an environment they were never designed for.

I want to be clear some will adapt, some wont, each dog varies, but.......

Just like left-handers weren’t “wrong", some breeds/types of dogs when placed in urban environments cant cope, they’re in the wrong context and intentional physical punishment to make them " fit" just doesnt sit well with me.

Educational visit to the Ales Tales Exhibition at The Hallaton Museum for Cookie 👑🪙🍺🐾🪖🏛
07/08/2025

Educational visit to the Ales Tales Exhibition at The Hallaton Museum for Cookie 👑🪙🍺🐾🪖🏛

They all want the sun lounger 🤣But DJ reserved it with her pink towel way before the pool pawty started and she's not gi...
01/08/2025

They all want the sun lounger 🤣
But DJ reserved it with her pink towel way before the pool pawty started and she's not giving it up for anyone 😆

Bubble Gun fun with Floss 🫧 🐾 😎
01/08/2025

Bubble Gun fun with Floss 🫧 🐾 😎

🩵 How handsome does Enzo look in his new collar! 😍
30/07/2025

🩵 How handsome does Enzo look in his new collar! 😍

What a gorgeous view from the top of Hare Pie field 😍 👌 🐕
25/04/2025

What a gorgeous view from the top of Hare Pie field 😍 👌 🐕

09/04/2025

Hi Everyone 👋

‼️Just an important reminder regarding our Kennel Cough Vaccine Policy ‼️

The Kennel Cough vaccine is a live vaccine and dogs can shed the vaccine strain for a period after the vaccination has been administered, potentially exposing other dogs to the virus.

Our policy and the requirements and conditions of our Home Boarding Licence set by the Harborough District Council state there must be a minimum of 3 weeks from the vaccine being administered to your dog coming to stay with us.

The Kennel Cough vaccine is not compulsory for your dog to stay with us, however we do recommend they have it.

It is compulsory for your dog to be up to date with all core vaccinations against distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis (DHPP/DAPP) and Leptospirosis.

All dogs must also be up to date with their flea, wormer and parasite treatments to stay and walk with us.

Have a great week everyone.

Thank you 🙏🏻

Diana, Donny and DJ 🐶 🐾 X

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Market Harborough
LE16

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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Providing dog walking, let-out, sitting, pet taxi, wedding day dog chaperone and 1-2-1 puppy training services across Market Harborough and the surrounding areas, our aim is to physically and mentally stimulate your pooch and get their tails wagging! Your pet's safety is our top priority and we will always care for your dog as if they were our own.

If you want to come home to a happy dog, or as we like to say, a 'Yappy Tail' dog then give us a call... For all enquiries and to discuss your requirements please contact Diana via Facebook, e-mail, text or phone call. Tel: 07889 186646 or 01858 555466 Email: [email protected] A BIT ABOUT THE LEADER OF THE PACK.... My name is Diana. I live with my partner Julian, our 5 year old Golden Labrador DJ and our 3 year old Black Labrador X Retriever Donny. I grew up with dogs and they have always had a special place in my heart. It was my love of dogs that led me to become an approved puppy socialiser and foster carer for Medical Detection Dogs (MDD), a charity that trains specialist dogs to detect the odour of human diseases and life-threatening medical conditions. I take care of these amazing dogs in my own home where my job is to help socialise and train them to a set standard. Once approved, these qualified dogs will be carefully matched and partnered with a client who has a life-threatening illness. Donny started his life training to be a Medical Alert Dog, and we adopted him in 2018! I am qualified in Canine First Aid, Canine Behaviour and Puppy Training. We are DBS verified and fully insured, so you can feel confident that your pet is in good hands. We welcome friendly, well socialised dogs of all ages to join the Yappy Tails pack where they are sure to get all the fuss, attention and love they deserve!

OUR SERVICES MEET AND GREET: Every dog and owner is unique, therefore, we like to meet you both before-hand to discuss your requirements and learn about any special preferences, favourite treats, tricks, toys and tickle spots! This not only helps us to get to know your dog, but it also allows your dog to become familiar with us, so they feel comfortable in our care. ADVENTURE WALKS: Our adventure walks include a variety of on-lead exercise / walks (and off-lead with prior consent) in various dog friendly parks, forests and trails which include but are not limited to: Sykes Lane Dog Park - Rutland Water, Meadow View Dog Paddock - Braunston, Brook Hill - Oakham, George Henry Wood - Stretton, Welland Park Dog Park - Market Harborough, various countryside locations around Hallaton.

HOME VISITS AND LET OUT SERVICE: I will pop to your home and let your dog out for a toilet break. They will get lots of fuss, fresh water refill, brushing and feeding if required. This service is perfect if you are out at work all day, away for the weekend or on a day trip...I can pop in once, twice or three times a day if required. PET TAXI SERVICE: Fully insured, DBS certified, canine first aid trained and with a full clean driving licence, I will transport your pet to and from the groomers, vets, kennels, dog sitters and during house moves safely and in comfort. The Yappy Tails Mobile is air conditioned and fully equipped with fresh water, towels and a Canine First Aid Kit. Fitted with a secure padded dog hammock, two safety restraints on the back seat and a dog guard in the rear, your dog will be happy, safe and secure.