About Gypsea tails
Gypsea Tails: Your Dog’s Home Away from Home in Margaret River
At Gypsea Tails, we believe that every Dog deserves a nurturing environment that feels just like home. Our unique dog care service in Margaret River is dedicated to creating a safe, joyful space where your furry friends can thrive. We understand that play &companionship are essential to a Dog's happiness, so we ensure that every pup enjoys plenty of both during their stay with us.
Our passion for Dog care drives us to provide a level of attention &affection that sets us apart as the only “Steiner” Dog care providers in the Southwest of Western Australia.
Your Dog’s well-being—happiness, health, &safety—is our top priority, giving you peace of mind knowing they’re in loving &capable hands.
We operate from a Dog’s perspective, focusing on building their confidence &trust in new friends &humans in an unfamiliar setting. We recognise that each Dog is unique, and we embrace that individuality. Our approach is holistic, treating each Dog as a complete being. This means we blend traditional care methods with alternative therapies &practices, all aimed at fostering balance & wellness.
At Gypsea Tails, our work is driven by the heart. We know that Dogs deserve more time & attention than society often acknowledges. We lead with empathy, humanity, &authenticity, building deeper relationships with both Dogs and their owners.
We are truly passionate about what we do because we see the impact it has on the lives of Dogs &their families. The joy we bring to your Dog’s life—and, by extension, yours—is what keeps us motivated. We attract like-minded clients who also prioritise their Dogs’ needs, creating a community centered around love & care.
And here’s a little extra joy: we also offer Wedding services! This is one of our favourite aspects of our work. On such a special day, we have the privilege of caring for your Dog, allowing them to share in the love &excitement as they sit by your side, as their PLUS ONE.
At Gypsea Tails, we’re not just providing care; we’re cultivating connections, celebrating the pure joy that Dogs bring to our lives, & making memories that last a lifetime.
Meet the owner
A little about the woman behind Gypsea Tails
Hi there! I’m Taz, the proud owner of Gypsea Tails.
From an early age, I’ve felt a deep connection to nature &animals. Growing up on a game farm in South Africa, I was surrounded by wildlife right at my doorstep, &it was there that I truly found my home amidst the wild. There’s something magical about being outdoors, especially with my pack of Dogs by my side—that’s where I feel most alive.
At 18, I ventured into the world with just a backpack & no clear path ahead. My journey took me across the globe, where I explored high-end job opportunities while studying event management and marketing in Ireland, working on a cruise ship in America, &sharing a bustling house with 15 others in London. I embraced the wild freedom of adulthood after years in boarding school, & somehow, I always landed on my feet. I met incredible people &found well paying jobs that funded my passion for travel.
During my time living with Australians in London, I knew I’d eventually make my way here. But first, I wanted to soak up the affordable travels in Europe and Asia. Then, on December 5, 2010, I arrived in Sydney with everything I owned squeezed into a single bag—something that feels a bit crazy looking back!
Life took an unexpected turn when I ended up in Perth, Western Australia, a place I hadn’t planned on. But sometimes, fate has its own plans. It was here that I met my husband, Ryan. I drifted between jobs while supporting his career, eventually landing a stable position at Curtin University. I stayed for five years, and during that time, we welcomed two beautiful kids. Yet, deep down, I knew the corporate world wasn’t where I belonged.
Then came January and February of 2014, when we welcomed Indi and Gypsea into our family (they’re the adorable pups pictured with me on the right).
In May 2020, we decided to chase our dream and packed up our lives in Perth to move to Margaret River, a place we both cherished since Ryan first brought me here in 2011. For a while, life felt perfect. I was a stay-at-home mom, immersing myself in our new town and helping our kids settle in. But soon, I found myself yearning for more.
That’s when everything changed. Gypsea Tails was born, giving me the chance to spend my days with dogs—both mine and those of others—while soaking in the beauty of nature. I finally rediscovered the peace I had longed for since childhood.
And here we are today! I’m thrilled to be living my passion and sharing this journey with you. Thank you for being a part of it!
