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Don’t give up on the hard dogs, those that are challenging; in return they will give you everything!

03/10/2026

Sometimes the smallest behaviours are the ones that tell you the most about a dog. ❤️🐾

Bess is 12 and River is considerably younger — and much, much faster!

Every time the ball is thrown, River gets there first. She picks it up and starts bringing it back… but then something lovely happens.

She drops it, waits for Bess to catch up and collect it, and they make their way back together. 🥹

No cue. No training. No encouragement from me.

River could easily turn fetch into a race she wins every single time. Instead, she has naturally found a way of playing that keeps Bess involved too.

It’s such a simple interaction, but it’s a beautiful example of why it’s worth watching the little things our dogs do.

They communicate so much when we give ourselves the time to notice. ❤️

30/09/2026

Training doesn’t always look like training 🐾

At the weekend we took three of the dogs to Trentham Gardens.

The plan wasn’t to teach them anything new. It was to take things they already know and practise them somewhere where life is happening all around them.

We started somewhere quieter, doing a little bit of individual work and engagement, before heading into the crowds.

People passing. Dogs. Children. Shops. Food. Noise. New smells. Lots to watch and take in.

And sometimes the training was simply… doing nothing.

Being able to settle. Watch the world go by. Choose to check back in with us. Walk through a crowd without needing to interact with everything in it.

Those little things might not look particularly impressive on a training field, but out in the real world they can be huge.

Three very different dogs, each experiencing the same environment in their own way. ❤️

Not perfect dogs. Not perfect training.

Just building skills that help them navigate the real world with us. 🐾

28/08/2026

🌧️ And then came Rain… River’s sister! 🌊❤️

You genuinely couldn’t write this story if you tried.

After saying goodbye to River, Mya had decided it was time for a well-earned break from fostering. For the first time in six months, there was no foster dog at home, and she and her own dogs were enjoying a little camping trip and some much-needed downtime.

And then someone sent her a screenshot of a post from Dogs Aid Animal Sanctuary…

“Doesn’t this dog look just like River?”

There was a very good reason for that.

She’s River’s sister. Her ACTUAL sister. From the very same litter. 🥹❤️

Rain had been found running loose in Ballymun with a rope around her neck. The moment Mya saw her face — and saw so much of River looking back at her — there was absolutely no way she could leave her behind.

So much for the break… 😂

Camping trip cut short, everything packed up, and off they went to get her.

And just like that, Rain arrived. 🌧️❤️

Despite being litter sisters, Rain and River have had very different experiences over the last few months. But there are already so many similarities between them. Rain is super sweet, incredibly clever and has bags of drive — possibly even more than River!

And that’s where we’d love to help. ❤️

Rain isn’t a Tails to Tell dog, but after everything Mya did for River, we’d love to use our page to help her find Rain the home she deserves.

We think this girl could be something really special in the right hands. She needs an active home that will give that busy Border Collie brain an outlet, and we’d particularly love to hear from anyone involved in agility, dog sports or another active discipline who is looking for a young dog to train and develop.

She may have been found with nothing more than a rope around her neck, but hopefully that was just the beginning of a much better story.

Now let’s find Rain the active, adventure-filled home this very special girl deserves. 🌧️❤️🐾

27/08/2026

🌊 INTRODUCING RIVER 🌊

Meet our beautiful new girl, River 🤎🐾

Normally when a dog arrives at Tails to Tell, we give them plenty of time to simply be. Time to settle, decompress and, when they’re ready, start showing us who they really are.

River had other ideas. 😂

That busy little Border Collie brain was ready to go almost immediately. She wanted to engage, she wanted to learn and she wanted to work things out. In such a short space of time, she’s already given us little glimpses of just how much promise there is inside this very special girl. 🥹

But we know that the River we’ve welcomed into our home today is only here because someone else fought for her first.

Mya Smith, this part is for you. 🤎

You found River in circumstances no dog should ever experience, on a baiting site, and you chose to save her. Since then, you’ve poured so much love, time, patience and energy into her. You gave her safety, showed her kindness and helped her learn that humans can be trusted.

We know how incredibly hard it was for you to let her go, and we hope you know that she wouldn’t be the dog standing in front of us today without you.

You saved her life — and then you gave her the foundations for a new one. ❤️

Now it’s our privilege to take the baton, build on everything you’ve started and see where this clever, beautiful little girl takes us.

Something tells us River’s story is only just beginning. 🌊🤎🐾

22/08/2026

Sometimes training looks like this… 🐾☕️🤎

A walk with some of the Tails to Tell crew, followed by a little stop at Ramblers Retreat Dimingsdale for some real-world training and coffee shop practice.

It might not look like much, but being able to switch off, relax and watch the world go by is such a valuable skill for our dogs. 🤎

Giving them the chance to experience new places, different sights and sounds, and learn that they don’t always have to be doing something is all part of building confident, well-rounded dogs.

A lovely afternoon with our own dogs and some of our Cocker And English Springer Spaniel Rescue - Caessr foster pups 💚🐶

29/07/2026

💚 Sometimes the quietest days are the busiest… 🐾

🤍 We’ve been a little quiet on here recently, and we wanted to say sorry.

The truth is, every spare moment has been spent where it matters most… with the dogs. 🐶❤️

🏡 Some have already found their forever home and are simply waiting for the day they leave to begin their next chapter.
❤️ Others are still searching for that special someone.
💚 And for those staying with us a little longer, we’ve been investing time, patience and love into helping them become the very best version of themselves.

✨ Every dog has their own journey. Some find their people quickly, while others need a little more time. But every single one is equally loved, equally important, and worth every second. ❤️

💚 We’re proud to work alongside CAESSR, giving some of their dogs a safe place to learn, grow and prepare for life with their forever families. 🐾

🙏 Thank you for being part of our journey. Every like, share, comment and kind word helps us continue changing lives, one dog at a time. 🐕💚

19/07/2026

We had the pleasure of meeting this gentle girl today… and she really is as lovely as she looks. ❤️

Smudge is affectionate, eager to please and such a clever girl. We honestly think someone is going to have an incredible dog once she gets the chance to show what she can do.

Please help us share her post and let’s find Smudge the forever home she truly deserves. 🐾❤️

16/07/2026

One of the hardest parts of fostering is saying goodbye… but it’s also the most rewarding. 💚

Yesterday, Finn left us to begin the next chapter of his life with his forever family, and we couldn’t be happier for him.

From the moment he arrived, he filled our home with happiness. His tail never stopped wagging (seriously… we don’t think it ever did! 😂), he loved a cuddle, and he had the wonderful ability to make everyone smile.

After being in foster since April, seeing him finally walk out of the door with his family made every moment worthwhile.

A huge thank you to Cocker and English Springer Spaniel Rescue (CAESSR) for trusting us to be part of Finn’s journey. It’s been an absolute privilege to foster such a special boy.

We’ll miss you more than you’ll ever know, Finn, but this is exactly why we foster. Be happy, have the most amazing adventures, and never stop wagging that tail. ❤️🐾

If you haven’t already, head over to the Cocker And English Springer Spaniel Rescue - Caessr page to see Finn’s wonderful forever home update and all the amazing work they do finding spaniels their perfect families. 💚

14/07/2026

Marshall has only been with us for a very short time, but he’s already left a lasting impression on all of us. ❤️🐾

He came to Tails to Tell as an emergency foster after struggling to cope in kennels. Like many dogs, the kennel environment simply wasn’t allowing his true personality to shine.

Fast forward just a few days, and we’ve seen a completely different dog. A fun-loving, affectionate Springer who spends hours launching himself in and out of the swimming pool, follows us around the garden, and is happiest when he’s with his people.

It’s been such a privilege to watch his confidence grow, and we know his forever family is going to be incredibly lucky.

Marshall is now looking for that special home through CAESSR – Cocker And English Springer Spaniel Rescue. Please take a few minutes to read his story below and, if you can’t offer him a home yourself, we’d really appreciate you liking, commenting and sharing to help him find the family he deserves. ❤️🏡🐾

11/07/2026

These two beautiful souls are looking for their forever home 🩷💙 they both have wonderful, unique characters, that are sure to make you laugh! 🤭 if you can’t offer these two a home, please take the time to share their story…they have their special person out there somewhere waiting to meet them 🥰

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