Hello, I’m Toni Coad and I am Tails and Trails. I am an experienced dog owner with two very spoilt doggies of my own, a Cockapoo and Cocker Spaniel. I have been passionate about dogs since I was a little girl and was lucky enough to grow up with them.
If it wasn’t dogs, it was horses, that gave me my love for the outdoors and after completing my degree in Interior Architecture & Design, I knew that a life in an office just wasn’t for me, hence Tails and Trails was born.
Every dog is as important to me as my own, so you are in the best possible hands! I enjoy finding out about each dog and their unique character, ensuring that I can do my best by them. I offer an unrivalled range of doggy services at Tails and Trails, so whether you choose me for regular dog walking, day care, or boarding, I can assure you that your cuddly family member will be in loving and responsible hands, which means peace of mind for you and they will always return home healthy and happy.Â
Dog Walking
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Dog walks are offered in a variety of walk locations and the groups are subject to prior introductions to other dogs on the walk. I like to be as flexible as possible as I know plans and commitments can change on a daily basis. I therefore, offer flexible dog walking packages and services that are tailormade for you. During the walks, I attach a Tails and Trails tag alongside a dog’s own tag.
 Dog Walking PricesÂ
Group walks
1hour – £15
Additional dogs charged at £10 per household
Solo Walks
1hour – £25
Additional dogs charged at £15 per household
Home Boarding
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Going on holiday and can’t take your beloved furry friend with you? Or maybe even an overnight hospital visit? Well, don’t worry- Tails and Trails Dog Walking offers home from home dog boarding as an alternative to kennels.Â
Your dog will spend his holiday in my loving home where they will receive lots of attention and most importantly, be part of a caring family. Tails and Trails Dog Walking will offer 2 daily walks and all the creature comforts of their family home.
Home Boarding Prices
Home from Home Boarding – £40 per night per dogÂ
Please note that bank holidays and the following special days are charged at double rate: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
Day Care
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Day Care is a great way for your pet to get some exercise and meet some new friends at the same time. Your dog will not only be taken for long walks and showered if muddy but have time to socialise, nap and play.Â
Day Care Prices
£30 per day per dog
For more than 2 dogs please call to discuss.
Please note bank holiday day care is offered by prior arrangement and charged at double rate. We do not offer Day Care on the following special days: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Eve, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday.
Pet Visits
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Pet visits, 30 minutes minimum, are offered for a large variety of animals. During this time your pet will be fed, watered, brushed, played with, cuddled and cleaned out/let out if required. I can visit your pet up to three times a day. If you are returning late in the evening I will put your house lights on and close any curtains if requested, this offers more security for you and your home. If you are away for the day there is no need to leave your furry friend home alone.
 Pet Visits Prices
Dog visits
30 mins – £15
1hour – £20
Additional dogs charged at £5 per household.
Adventure Walks
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For some dogs a 1 hour walk just isn’t enough so here at Tails and Trails we offer Adventure Walks with Morning or Afternoon slots. Perfect for those higher energy breeds your dogs can enjoy a 2-3 hour stroll around differing areas of the bucks country side. With slots available only Tuesday to Thursday spaces fill fast.Â
Adventure Walks PricesÂ
Adventure Walk – £22.50 per AM or PM SlotÂ
Puppy Package
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Getting a puppy can sometimes be a little daunting but be ahead of the game by signing up to our puppy package. We will work closely with your chosen behaviourist. Offer visits, one to one and pairs walking. This will include basic recall training, socialisation and confidence building. Helping you with your puppy from the first night through to adolescence.Â
Puppy Package Prices
Starting at just £100 a week
Small Animal Boarding
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We don’t just cater for doggies here at Tails and Trails but with qualifications in small animal care we provide a home from home for your little furry friends too. Let your Guinea’s or Rabbits holiday in our fabulous hutch with all bedding and veggies included (dry nuggets/food to be supplied)
Small Animal PricesÂ
Starting at just  £8 per night orÂ
£14 per night for 2 sharing
Nail Clipping and Grooming provided at extra cost
Equine Services
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A slightly different four-legged friend, but having grown up and owned horses most of my life, I do also offer freelance equine services, clipping and rehab equipment hire.
Equine Services PricesÂ
Daily Care – POA
Clipping costs are as follows:
Full Clip – £60 (half head £55)
Hunter Clip – £50
Blanket – £40
Chaser, Trace, Bib & Belly – £30-£35
Ponies 14.2hh & Below – £5 off the above price
Equine rehab equipment hire:
Activo Med Combi Pro – £50 a day
ArcEquine – £15 a day
Equine Driving and Lorry hire:
POA
Qualifications
Here at Tails and Trails we pride ourselves on the high quality care we offer. We believe we are more than just dog walkers or dog carers we strive to be your dogs best friend, to build a relationship based on connection and co-operation. A happy dog means a happy family and to make sure this is achieved we work with you, your dog, your trainer even your vet to support you and your beloved 4 legged friend in their doggy journey. We use modern science based training methods and aim to be force free and use rewards/reinforcements to help dogs make the right choices. The canine industry continues to evolve when it comes to explaining our dogs behaviour and so year after year we work with some of the UK’s best behavioural companies, taking part in online seminars, educational courses and other CPD to continue to build on our own knowledge base. This also means you can trust us to make the correct decisions in certain situations that could otherwise be adverse to your dogs future. All our walks, adventures, and day care groups are arranged to make sure every dog gets the most out of the service you can afford. We wont ever push a dog to stay in a certain group because its easy and we will never continue to take your dog if we feel they are not happy.
All our staff are DBS checked and trained in Canine First Aid and Canine Body Language.Â
You can find a list of our Qualifications below:
Toni Coad
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Canine First Aid
CIDBT – Understanding Canine Care and Behaviour
CIDBT – Â Fundamental Skills in Dog Handling and TrainingÂ
IMDT – Seperation Anxiety
IMDT – Canine Body Language
IMDT – Easy Peasy Puppy Instructor
Emma Dunne
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Canine First Aid
IMDT – Canine Body Language
Sarah Shackleton
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Canine First Aid
IMDT – Canine Body Language