Hi, I’m Terri. I’m the founder of Tail Wag Wisdom. The inspiration for this site is my cute little rescue cockapoo, Henry.
He has taught me that most expensive dog problems don’t start big. They begin small and, if left unchecked, they can fester into a big issue.
I’m proud to say that Tail Wag Wisdom is an internationally award-winning blog.
I established this site in 2021 as a way to provide pet parents with affordable and actionable pet and dog advice.
My background is in economics, biology, and marketing. But more importantly, I’m a life-long animal lover and advocate.
I weave all this together to bring a unique spin to pet care.
I am often hands-on in learning what’s best for animals, including with Henry.
The dog advice knowledge I share on this site I’ve gained from assisting my vets, research, and education.
I truly enjoy helping pet parents afford and love their best fur buddies even more. It makes our tails wag (Henry and me).
Core value
The core goal of this site is to provide dog advice to pet parents with realistic ways to reduce their pets’ financial struggles and stresses.
Over the years, I noticed something consistent in conversations with other dog parents. The most stressful expenses weren’t random emergencies. Instead, they were preventable problems that escalated.
Such things as letting those cute digging or jumping moments quickly turn into escape routes. Or ignoring those little lumps and bumps as nothing, only to find months later that it was something, and now it’s a big deal.
I don’t believe in panic-based pet parenting.
I believe in understanding behavior, planning ahead, and creating environments that support your dog’s natural needs, before problems turn expensive.
Background
✅ To do this, I look to my grandparents, who survived the Great Depression. They taught me that anything is possible regardless of your circumstances. You just need to look for opportunities and plan. Truly great advice!
✅ Additionally, I love to reach back to my economics background and analyze what numbers really mean. Supply and demand can be a fun game if you know how to play it. I think it’s a game that can work to a dog parent’s benefit.
✅ My mom used to always say I liked to color outside the lines. She was right. It’s in my DNA. Basically, I’m a bloodhound for added value to anything.
✅ Never panic. But rather break things down and find solutions.
🐾 This is all why I created a free 5-Day Dog Budget Bootcamp. It’s a short email series that walks you through simple ways to prevent unnecessary expenses.
🐾 I also went deeper with a step-by-step system in my book Stop the Dog Money Worry. It’s a practical guide to recognizing patterns early and avoiding costly surprises.
Who Is Tail Wag Wisdom For?
This site is for dog parents who:
- Want to make thoughtful decisions
- Care about prevention over reaction
- Love their dogs deeply, but also want financial peace of mind
Features and Awards
I’ve been honored to receive the LuxLife Magazine Pet Products and Services Award 2023, 2024, and 2025. Tail Wag Wisdom was also awarded the Pet Blog Care Blog of the Year by Corporate Live Wire Innovation & Excellence for 2025.
Tail Wag Wisdom has also been mentioned in Woman’s World, Dayton Daily News, Hello Sensible, Springfield News Sun, Journal News, and Blog Paws.
Future of Tail Wag Wisdom
Looking forward, I plan to continue to bring new ideas and expand this website to reach more struggling pet parents.
As I do this, I’ll certainly throw in a few cool dog tips here and there.
Honestly, who doesn’t love a cool pet tip?
New Here or Want More Information?
If you’re new here and want practical steps, I created a free 5-Day Dog Budget Bootcamp, which delivers easy tips directly to your inbox.
If you want a deeper, step-by-step prevention guide, my book Stop the Dog Money Worry walks you through recognizing and correcting issues before they become a big deal.
Questions?
Do you have a question? Great! I love connecting with my readers. I answer all legitimate emails personally. Henry loves send his paws of encouragement as well. Just contact us here:
hello (at) tailwagwisdom (dot) com
Want to work with me?
Would you like to work with Henry or me? We’d love to talk to you. Just send us an email with the subject line “work with” and addressed to Terri at:
hello (at) tailwagwisdom (dot) com
What Else To Know About Tail Wag Wisdom
AI Thoughts
I understand that AI is everywhere. However, I feel that in order to provide my readers with the best information, I write everything personally. This means only humans (and the occasional dog) write our articles.
This is at the core of what we believe.
Privacy
We adhere strictly to our privacy policies. You can read all about our policy here.
Disclaimer: Please note that this is a personal blog where I share my personal experience, tips, and tricks to help you with your furry friends. All opinions are mine. You should not take anything from this blog as professional advice. For more, please see my full disclaimer page.
Enjoy reading and bow-wow to your pup!
