Who we are

Hello! Welcome to BADGERTAILS!

You might be wondering - why BADGERTAILS? What does that have to do with my reactive dog?

Well partly, it’s my name! I’m Taylor Badger, and I have owned multiple reactive dogs over the past 10+ years.

Secondly, I know as well as you, that our reactive pups are often misunderstood. They’re much like badgers, who are remarkably docile and gentle creatures until cornered. Our pups are well-loved members of our families who are perfect and flawed, who have a more difficult time at interacting and adjusting to the world the way we want them to.

This is where I come in! A couple of years ago I injured my knee and realized that I didn’t trust anyone I knew to walk my reactive dog. I am offering reactive dog walking in the Edmonton area to support reactive dog parents like myself. My walks are force-free and dog-led, meaning we go where their sniffs take us.

I have experience with many different types of reactivity on and off-leash (fear, anxiety, frustration) have completed my Fear-free pet sitter certification through PSI, and am insured through ProFur. I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a focus on behaviour.