Tails on the Trails

27/10/2026

🎆 Fireworks season is nearly here, and honestly, it’s my least favourite time of year!

Riley really struggles with fireworks, and I know lots of your dogs do too. 💔

We’ve invested in a Soothe & Settle Hush M**f for Riley. We were lucky enough to find one on stand at Edition Dog Live . He might not look overly impressed 😂, but we’re going to give it a go!

We also picked up some calming spray from the wonderful For All DogKind at Edition Dog. 🐾

Has anyone tried either of these? Did they help your dog? We’d love to hear your experiences!

📍 Let’s help each other prepare! Please comment below with any local firework displays you know about, including dates and locations, so we can all plan ahead and help our dogs feel as safe and comfortable as possible.

It’s a shame it’s not just one night, isn’t it? ❤️ Let’s look out for each other and our four-legged friends this fireworks season.

26/10/2026

🧡 A little reminder about our chosen charity… 🧡

Just a reminder that our chosen charity until the end of January 2027 is Katharine House Hospice. 🧡

As many of you know, we don’t charge for our public group walks. We love bringing people and their dogs together, exploring new places and building a lovely dog-loving community.

But we also wanted to use these walks as a way of giving something back, so over the next few months, we’re hoping to raise as much as we can for a charity that does such important work in our local community. 🐾

If you’re able to spare a few pounds, any donation, no matter how small, would be hugely appreciated. Every little bit helps!

👇 You can donate through our JustGiving page.

Thank you to everyone who comes along to our walks, supports what we do and helps us give something back. It really does mean a lot. 🧡

Help Claire Pople raise money to support Katharine House Hospice - Banbury

26/10/2026

🐾 2026 isn’t over just yet… and we’re already dreaming BIG for 2027! 🐾

It might be nearly November, and the end of the year is creeping up on us, but we’ve still got plenty of exciting events, walks and dog-friendly adventures to come! 🐶🍂

But behind the scenes, we’re also busy looking ahead to 2027, and let’s just say… we’ve got plans! 👀

Think bigger events, new collaborations, exciting partnerships and even more opportunities to bring the dog-loving community together. 🧡

We love working with like-minded local businesses, meeting new people and creating experiences that are about so much more than just a walk with the dogs.

We can’t share too much just yet, but there are some exciting ideas in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to see where they take us!

✨ BUT WE WANT YOU TO BE PART OF IT! ✨

💬 If you could dream up ANY dog-friendly event for 2027, what would it be? A big community dog meet-up? A fun-filled dog festival? A new adventure walk? Something completely different?

And if you’re a local business or organisation, who would you love to collaborate with to make something amazing happen? 🐾🤝

👇 Tell us in the comments, DM us, drop us a WhatsApp voice note (it’s our favourite way to communicate +44 7973 262072) .We want to hear your ideas, your wishes and what YOU would love to see more of. Your suggestions could help shape what we do next!

Let’s make 2027 our biggest, best and most community-driven year yet. 🧡

✨ WATCH THIS SPACE… exciting things are coming! ✨

26/10/2026

The wonderful Lucie at Cotswold Pet Photography recently did some amazing catchy shots of Riley, as Christmas approaches I know her diary is very busy, so if you want to get booked in for some then best message her now ❤️🐾 you won’t regret it- see her instagram for Riley’s session shots 😍

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=122170034468667439&id=61570023182657

23/10/2026

“Goodbye summer, when it was too hot to work! 🥵☀️ Hello autumn and winter, when it’s raining, muddy and freezing… but at least I can take the dogs out! 🌧️🐾😂 Bring on the muddy paws!”

21/10/2026

🎃🐾 HALLOWEEN DOG PHOTO POP-UP AT THE ROEBUCK INN! 👻🧡

Got a spooky spaniel, a wicked woofer or a dog who just loves a bit of dressing up? We want to see them! 🐶🕷️

Join us this Friday 23rd October, 4.45pm–7pm at The Roebuck Inn in Drayton for a bit of Halloween photo fun!

📸 Bring your dog along in their Halloween costume and snap your own spooky photo at our Halloween photo stations.

🧡 Here’s the fun bit! Enter your photo into our Halloween Dog Photo Competition and show everyone what your four-legged friend is made of!

👻 Halloween headbands will be available to try, so even if your dog isn’t keen on a full costume, they can still get involved.

☕️ There’ll also be Halloween-inspired puppuccinos for £1.50, because spooky pups deserve a treat too!

🐾 All dogs welcome — whether they’re looking frighteningly fabulous or just fancy a photo and a fuss!

📍 The Roebuck Inn, Drayton
📅 Friday 23rd October | 4.45pm–7pm

Tag a dog-loving friend who needs to bring their pooch along! 👇

Let’s see those Halloween howlers! 🎃🧡🐾

21/10/2026

🐾❤️ A little preparation can make a BIG difference! ❤️🐾

We all hope we’ll never need to use canine first aid, but when you’re out and about with your four-legged besties, it’s always better to be prepared!

From a small cut on a paw to a minor injury on a countryside walk, having a well-stocked canine first aid kit with you can make all the difference while you assess the situation and get the right help.

🥾 This Poorly Paws canine first aid kit is a staple in our hiking bags when we’re out exploring in our own time, too — not just when we’re working! Because adventures with our own dogs deserve the same preparation and care. 🧡

🐶 Do you know what to do if your dog gets injured?
🩹 Do you carry a first aid kit on your walks?
🎓 Have you ever considered doing a canine first aid course?

Knowing the basics can help you stay calm, act quickly and give your dog the best chance of getting the help they need.

A first aid kit is no substitute for veterinary care, but it can be an essential part of being a responsible dog owner.

A huge thank you to .paws and for helping us be a little more prepared for whatever adventures lie ahead! 🐕🧡

Be prepared. Be informed. Keep those tails wagging! 🐾

20/10/2026

🎃🐾 THE GREAT DOGGY HALLOWEEN PHOTO COMPETITION! 🐾🎃

We want to see your spooky spaniels, wicked woofers and Halloween-loving hounds! 👻🧡

Whether your dog is dressed as a pumpkin, a witch, a vampire or simply rocking their own spooky style, we want to see your photos!

🏆 THREE CATEGORIES. FABULOUS PRIZES. LOTS OF HALLOWEEN FUN!

🎃 Best Halloween Howler – the spookiest, silliest or most creative costume.

🧛 Best Human & Dog Combo – matching outfits or a brilliant Halloween duo.

🧡 People’s Choice Award – you decide the winner!

And we have some fantastic prize hampers packed with over £20 worth of goodies up for grabs! 🎁🐾

📸 HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Take a Halloween-themed photo of your dog. You can enter from home, at a participating business or wherever your Halloween adventures take you!

2️⃣ Email your photo to [email protected]

3️⃣ Tell us which category (or categories!) you’re entering and which local business you’re supporting.

4️⃣ By entering, you agree to be added to the Tails on the Trails mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.

5️⃣ Share the spooky fun using and tag your dog-loving friends!

⏰ ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY 3 NOVEMBER AT 9AM!

📦 Not local to us? Don’t worry! If you win, we can post your prize to you!

This giveaway is organised independently and is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by any of the brands, businesses or prize providers mentioned or involved.

We’d love to see as many dogs and dog-friendly businesses getting involved as possible. So, dig out those costumes, get snapping and let’s see which dogs steal the show! 👻🐶

Which local business will receive the most entries? And whose dog will be crowned our Halloween champion? 🎃🏆

19/10/2026

🐾 A JANUARY ADVENTURE… WHO WANTS TO JOIN ME? 🐾

January can be a funny old month, can’t it? Christmas is over, the decorations are packed away, the days are still short, and sometimes we all need a little reason to get out of the house, get some fresh air and blow away those winter cobwebs. 💛

So, I’ve had an idea! 👀

In January, I’m going to take on the Banbury Circular Walk with the dogs it’s a 17km route! 🥾🐶 The date is still to be confirmed, but rather than just heading out on my own, I thought… why not make it something we can all be part of?

Here’s the plan…

🐾 Want to do the whole circular? Come and join me for the full adventure!

🐾 Fancy just a little bit of it? That’s absolutely fine too! Whether you fancy a short stroll, a few miles with some four-legged company, or just want to come out and say hello, you’re more than welcome.

📍 I’ll share my live location throughout the day, so you can see where we are and join us along the way for whichever section works for you.

💛 And it’s about more than just the miles. It’s about getting outside, moving our bodies, having a chat, meeting other dog people and giving ourselves a little boost after the Christmas period. We all know how good a walk with our dogs can make us feel, and sometimes having a plan and a bit of company is just the motivation we need.

There’ll be no pressure to complete the whole route, no need to keep up with anyone, and no expectations. Just dogs, fresh air, muddy paws and a bit of community spirit. 🐕🍂

I’d love this to become something people can follow throughout the day, cheer us on with, or even join in with for a little while.

So, who’s up for a January adventure? 🙋‍♀️

DM me if you’d be interested in joining me for all or part of the Banbury Circular. It would be lovely to see how many of you fancy coming along!

📅 Date to be confirmed — watch this space!

Claire & the Tails on the Trails gang 🐾

15/10/2026

🍂 It’s definitely starting to feel a lot more like autumn out on the trails! 🍁🐾

The leaves are turning, the countryside is putting on its beautiful autumn colours, and I’ve even had to dig out a hoodie for work! 😂🧥

The dogs don’t seem to mind one bit, though. Plenty of new smells to investigate, leaves to crunch through and adventures to be had. 🐶🍂

Honestly, is there anything better than a countryside walk at this time of year? ❤️