About Gypsea tails
At Gypsea Tails, we believe exceptional Dog care goes far beyond simply supervising Dogs while their humans are busy. It’s about creating a space where Dogs feel emotionally safe, understood, supported, and genuinely cared for — a place where they can relax into themselves, build confidence, and form healthy relationships with both humans and other Dogs.
Our approach is deeply centred around the nervous system. By combining Dog Somatics, behavioural understanding, mental wellbeing, and thoughtful socialisation, we help Dogs feel more regulated, connected, and secure in their everyday lives. We believe that when a Dog feels safe in their body and environment, real transformation can happen — not just in behaviour, but in trust, confidence, and connection too.
We are incredibly honoured to have been voted the #1 Best Dog Day Care in the Shire of Augusta–Margaret River for 2025, achieving a quality score of 95%+ and being recognised amongst the top-rated businesses in Australia.
For us, this work has never just been about “looking after Dogs.” It’s about advocating for them, understanding their individual needs, and creating a calm, enriching experience that supports both Dogs and their humans alike.
A Different Kind of Dog Care
Just as importantly, we work closely with the Humans, offering insight, education, & a new lens through which to understand their Dog’s behaviour. Our goal is not quick fixes, but lasting change rooted in trust & connection.
Beyond Everyday Care
We are also approved SAFE behaviouralists, allowing us to support Dogs with a compassionate, educated, and nervous-system-aware approach to behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
Hi there!
MEET TAZ - THE HEART & SOUL BEHIND GYPSEA TAILS.
SHE’S PART DOG WHISPERER, PART CREATIVE POWERHOUSE & ALL HEART. A NATURE LOVING, RULE BENDING VISIONARY, based in Witchcliffe, just south of Margaret River, Western Australia. She moves through life with a camera in hand, and dogs always at her side.
Taz & her team are redefining what real Dog care looks like. Not kennels. Not commands. But connection, nervous system safety, & deep respect for each Dog as an individual. Her world sits at the intersection of Dog Somatics, psychology, holistic care, & playful adventure — where wellbeing comes first & every quirk is honoured as part of a Dog’s unique spirit.
She isn’t just running a business. She’s building a movement.
One grounded in trust & tail wags.
Another shaped through creativity, storytelling, & gentle education.
her biggest teachers have always been dogs & nature
Taz spends upwards of 50 hours a week simply being with Dogs in nature — observing, walking alongside them, adventuring, listening, & connecting. Different breeds, temperaments, nervous systems, & personalities have each taught her something new about communication, emotional regulation, & trust.
That lived, hands-on experience — not just theory — is the backbone of everything she does. Studying Dog Psychology gave her language for what she was already seeing & feeling daily, & her ongoing progression into Dog Somatics has deepened her ability to support Dogs at a nervous system level.
In her own time, Taz continues to study behaviour, training philosophies, somatic practices, & holistic Dog care — but she’ll always tell you the real lessons don’t come from books. They come from quiet moments, body language, breath, & presence. From Dogs showing us who they are when they finally feel safe.
A New Way of Thinking About Dog Care
Dogs don’t need complicated systems or constant correction. They need calm leadership, emotional safety, connection, & balance. Humans, often without realising it, project their own stress, anxiety, or expectations onto their Dogs — and that’s where Taz & her team step in.
Their role is to bridge the gap between Dogs & their humans. To help people slow down, tune in, & see their Dogs through a calmer, more connected lens. When the nervous system settles, behaviour shifts naturally. Trust grows. Relationships deepen.
Because Dog care isn’t something you do. It’s something you live.
