K9 TailSaver® by Happy Tail Saver
#1 Vet-Recommended Tail Protection for All Tail Injuries
K9 TailSaver® creates a dry, breathable, impact-protective environment so your dog's tail heals quickly and safely.
What's included:
- Tail Cove - Breathable padded moisture wicking
- Support harness —Prevents pressure to neck & falling off
- Wag strap - reduces wag force
- Anti-twist strap —secure even when dogs roll over.
Machine washable & durable.
Easy to use. It goes on and off in 60 seconds once the initial setup is done. Rarely chewed. Dogs can potty, be crated, attend play and day care, and wag freely. Skip the cone!
Wound care is quick. Topicals stay in place. Vets usually say "no bandages" once it's on.
Complete set from $119. Available for all breeds.
Our Story
Our beloved Misty broke open her tail with her strong wagging. This caused her to get blood all over the walls. Our veterinarian told us that there was nothing we could use on her tail that would stay on. We tried a cone, medications, bandages, tape, a noodle, and even a muzzle. We spent hundreds of dollars at the vets and were facing an amputation surgery with it's own set of risks.
The Vet was astonished when we discovered a way to keep her tail covered. There was no more licking or biting at her tail - and she couldn't remove it. She healed completely from Happy Tail Syndrome in a couple of weeks. He said it was the first dog tail brace and was truly surprised that it worked so well. Since then we've adapted it to stay on any breed, and it protects ALL tail wounds, including but not limited to: tail biting, broken, allergies, cysts, neurological tail chasing, infection, exposed bone and hairless tail. Veterinary care is important, but you can save the cost of tail amputation. If your dog's tail is bleeding, don't wait.
Save your dog, and yourself, the expense and stress we went through. We offer the highest level of service and support to all of our customers, wherever they may be in the world. Order now and help your dog's tail to heal.
TailSaver™ Bandage Alternative
Why Happy Tail Saver?
Guranteed Success
We are so sure of success that if you call us if in doubt and let us help you we will guarantee your pups sucess, or your money back.
Large or High-Energy Breeds
Herding, swimming and working dogs wear it full time.
Dogs Hunting and Service Dogs
Tail can heal between outings. Full coverage so the wound is protected. Dog owner can trust it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Happy Tail Syndrome may begins when a dogs tail strikes a hard surface, causing a bleeding wound. Other causes: a bug bite, cyst, hotspot, grooming, tail biting, etc. Tails are hard to keep bandaged but without protection wounds reopen and worsen with wagging and licking. Vets recommend our product, and if they haven't used our product they'll often recommend amputation.
Cheap Tailcovers relay on your dogs neck to support and center the tail cover and that can hurt your dog's delicate trachea, the bones in front of the neck. Also, they don't stay centered may slip or loosen while you're gone leading to a messy re-opened wound upon your return home. We recommend K9 TailSaver.
K9 TailSaver was designed by a Mom and dog lover in the USA. It can be worn 24/7 for months at a time, no harm to dogs, just a perfectly secure and hygienic environment for healing tails. Our second choice is simply a pair of toddler pants over the dogs hind end with the tail down inside with one leg. *We dont recommend leaving dogs alone with DIY tail-covers.
It is difficult to heal tail injuries without protecting the wounds because dogs lick and wag, reinjuring their injuries.
Keep the tail protected with constant coverage, where air can reach it, and it's dry and clean, with padding and/or restricted wagging. Because dogs want to wag, they may remove by chewing anything that holds their tail still.
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Repeated tail injuries? It's time to stop the cycle and let the tail heal fully. Contact us for help if needed and our guaranteed promise of success is yours.
Let customers speak for us
I got this for our German Shepherd with a very long tail. We noticed the tip of her tail skinned and bleeding from hitting the road on her walks.
Because of very cold temperatures we haven’t been able to go on her daily two walks. Her tail healed and hair grew back. I discovered the Tailsaver doing a search. Ordered. Fit well and she didn’t mind wearing it on her walks. Will continue to use.
I just adopted a pit butt from one of our local shelters, and she had happy tail syndrome--she had literally beat the tip of her tail to a pulp against the metal of her kennel. She tolerated bandaging really well, but at some point, it would pop off because the tape doesn't hold for that long. If I caught it quickly enough, I could get it re-wrapped, but if not, one good whack undid all our progress. Her tail is a lethal weapon, and she is one of the happiest dogs I've ever met so it's going all the time. Then her tail became infected, and we really wanted to get air to it, but she needed protection. The TailSaver has helped us turn the corner. She had zero issues with it, and I didn't have any trouble fitting her after watching the video a couple of times. She's had it on for just over 24 hours, and the tail has already scabbed over nicely and the sewlling has gone down. (She's also on a high dose antibiotic, silver sulfa creme, and some pain killers. Without the added protection of the TailSaver, though, I don't think those would be as effective. It's absolutely part of the cure.) I highly recommend these and am very happy I bought it. The shelter had one of the cheap versions on when I picked her up, and it had already chafed the insides of her back legs badly. I had an appointment with my vet immediately after bailing her out, and we took it off and left it off. My only regret is that I did not buy this immediately--she was so good about the bandages that I thought she would heal without it. Wrong. Once we get through this, I'll wash it and tuck it away, just in case. Thank you for providing such a fantastic product.
Julie at K9tailsavers goes the extra mile to make sure that the product is right for the dog
This tail saver has saved me and my dog both, my dog from a major tail injury and myself from a major headache of a 1,000 dollar vet bill! I am glad to have tools available to care and tend for my dog without the worry or fret of having to put up with overpriced solutions. This product worked great, and Julie, the wonderful lady that I spoke with, was extremely helpful! I hope that this review makes it to someone who needs to read it!
So grateful to the tail saver. Their customer service is beyond fantastic. I received a call and follow up texts! My wolfhound had to have a portion of his tail amputated and the tail saver has been a fantastic help in preserving and healing process. Highly recommend! P.S. his tail is over 2ft. 😳
The Happy Tail Saver was literally a life saver! I thought for sure the only option for my Dane was getting his tail docked, but after I found this product after using others that failed me, I was so relieved that wasn't going to be the case anymore! After years of dealing with this issue, it is finally resolved! The customer service was amazing also. I was accidentally shipped the wrong size and Jamie sent me the right size for free! I love this product. It's about time someone came up with something to remedy the happy tail issue!
Tail wagging syndrome. He hit the tail various times and wouldn’t let it heal We still haven’t taken the time to wash the wagged blood that is all over our front porch and door. It looks like a crime scene
Our dog, Brody, had a cut at the very tip of his tail that would not stop bleeding. I truly believe that without this product part of his tail would have been amputated. I actually drove to the company in Illinois and picked up the product. The owner personally helped me fit the harness and showed me how to put it on. After watching her and then watching the video on the website I was able to understand the process of attaching the two harnesses with the straps. It does take a few practice rounds but so worth the effort. I also was told by a veterinarian to put kids pants on and tuck his tail in to keep it from wagging. We did this when we were just hanging in the house and that helped with the healing process because his tail didn’t hit the walls or furniture.
We were worried our old girl wouldn’t like it, but she loves it! Our hallways no longer look like a murder scene anymore. She has a little bit of anxiety too and the harness works like the thunder vest for her and she is so happy. We ordered a second one so we always have a clean one.
I never review products but this is actually a life saver. My dog had a panic attack and ripped out her tail hair. We tried everything to prevent it from getting worse, comes, sock over tail, pool noodles, you name it I tried it. This is the ONLY thing that worked. She doesn’t pick at it, she seems very relaxed when wearing it, and after 2 weeks her tail is starting to grow back. If you have any tail related issues PLEASE PURCHASE ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!
When I noticed that my sweet pit mix had a little bug bite on her tail, I didn't expect the month's long journey that would follow as we helped her heal her tail without amputation. The bug bite scabbed over and then became a bloody mess as she happily wagged her tail hitting tables and cabinets in her wake. She became obsessed with trying to itch her healing tail and would destroy any cone that got in her way. When her vet suggested amputation was the next step, we finally pulled the trigger on the K9 TailSaver - I wish I would have done it one DAY ONE! Once it was properly fit and adjusted, she just simply forgot about it entirely. Her tail healed, is back to it's original fluff, and after many weeks and she no longer has to wear the TailSaver (though we have it cleaned and stored away in the event we ever need it again!) Fitting the TailSaver properly was super important and the customer service we received from K9 TailSaver was superb - when we emailed in pictures, they called us directly and did a live Q&A session to help make sure everything was set up properly. They were so patient and invested in us having good results with the products. When my dog chewed on the end of our original tail sleeve, they sent us a smaller one for a custom fit at no cost. I really can't say enough about how incredible this company and product is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Best $80 ever spent. My Goldendoodle was almost on the verge of having her tail amputated from happy tail syndrome. I was taking her back and forth to the vet sometimes twice a week to have her tail bandaged up (she kept chewing the bandage off). That’s when I decided to google ways of healing happy tail and ended up on this website. My Doodle wore it for only 4 days before going in to her next vet appointment, when the Dr walked in he was so amazed with how this harness and tail sleeve looked, he was also blown away at how good my Doodles tail looked. Because of this harness/tail sleeve we don’t have any more vet appointments scheduled and her tail is healing so good/quickly. Definitely would recommend this product for anyone dealing with happy tail syndrome.
I purchased this as my Cocker Spaniel Cooper has damaged the end of his tail from too much wagging. I manage to get it almost healed & then he will catch it again & the house looks like a crime scene all over again not to mention the pain & discomfort he feels. This harness & tail sleeve is a game changer, not only does it control the wagging at a lower level the padded sleeve helps minimise impact on hard surfaces which is key for 'happytail'. I used the size calculator to work out which size was best & ordered the small which fits perfectly with lots of adjustment to make it comfortable for him. I watched the video to see how to fit & connect the tail sleeve which was very useful & I fitted it with ease. Cooper has had it on for 5 days now & he is very happy wearing it & has not tried to chew it at all so it must be comfortable or I'm should he would of. Julie was extremely helpful ensuring that I got the correct size & the delivery was very quick. I'm so pleased with the service & more importantly the product hopefully this will mean Cooper can keep his tail rather than having to have surgery for a partial amputation. Highly recommended.
Delivers as promised! It will take many adjustments for the best fit but so worth the little bit of extra effort! No more crime scene blood splatter throughout the house. My dog wears the vest and tail saver without ant signs of discomfort Happy pup, happy mom!
I'm sending before and after pictures of Reeds fully healed "happy tail" and want to thank you for your patience and excellent customer service. After realizing this was really the only way to solve for happy tail syndrome and concluding I couldn't possibly put the harness together myself I called my brother-in-law who patiently studied the material and got the harness on my skirmy yellow lab. I mastered the tail wrap using the video and eventually could do it solo. It was challenging but we persisted - and alls well that ends well. Many thanks.
Why Dog Tail Injuries Keep Coming Back
What starts as a small cut on the tail often turns into a repeated cycle of injury. With constant wagging, the tail keeps hitting hard surfaces, and the wound never gets the chance to fully heal.
This is commonly seen in happy tail, where even a minor injury keeps reopening, leading to continuous bleeding, stress, and discomfort for your dog.
Here's why the problem doesn't stop:
- Constant wagging reopens healing wounds
- Tail tip hits walls, furniture, and hard edges
- Bandages slip off or fail to stay in place
- Partial coverage leaves the tail tip exposed
- Moisture and movement slow down healing
Without the right dog tail protector, the injury cycle continues, often getting worse over time.
Understanding Happy Tail Syndrome & Tail Injuries
What Is Happy Tail Syndrome
Happy Tail Syndrome occurs when a dog wags their tail so forcefully it repeatedly strikes hard surfaces, causing painful wounds that are difficult to heal.
Why Dog Tails Keep Reopening
Dog tails are hard to keep bandaged and are constantly in motion. Without proper protection, wounds reopen with every wag, leading to chronic injury.
When Tail Amputation Is Suggested
"Vets may recommend amputation when tail wounds become chronic and untreatable. Early intervention with proper tail protection can help avoid this outcome. See how K9 TailSaver compares to bandaging and other covers."
DOG TAIL PROTECTION OPTIONS: FROM DIY TO K9 TAILSAVER
Balancing costs, your time, and your dog's health and safety is a lot to consider. See how K9 TailSaver compares to basic wraps, DIY solutions, and other products in our full dog tail protector comparison chart
Customer Reviews
our dog developed some type of cyst on his tail and just could not leave it alone. he hates the cone and even the donut wasn't effective at keeping him from licking it. our vet recommended TailSaver and man, it was a life saver! we are having the cyst removed in 4 days, and he'll need to keep the tailsaver on but it really works great and is very functional. he can do everything he would normally do (except lick his tail, of course). he can roll around on his back, run, ****, pee, etc. with zero issue. thank you tailsaver, you saved another tail!
I just adopted a pit butt from one of our local shelters, and she had happy tail syndrome--she had literally beat the tip of her tail to a pulp against the metal of her kennel. She tolerated bandaging really well, but at some point, it would pop off because the tape doesn't hold for that long. If I caught it quickly enough, I could get it re-wrapped, but if not, one good whack undid all our progress. Her tail is a lethal weapon, and she is one of the happiest dogs I've ever met so it's going all the time. Then her tail became infected, and we really wanted to get air to it, but she needed protection. The TailSaver has helped us turn the corner. She had zero issues with it, and I didn't have any trouble fitting her after watching the video a couple of times. She's had it on for just over 24 hours, and the tail has already scabbed over nicely and the sewlling has gone down. (She's also on a high dose antibiotic, silver sulfa creme, and some pain killers. Without the added protection of the TailSaver, though, I don't think those would be as effective. It's absolutely part of the cure.) I highly recommend these and am very happy I bought it. The shelter had one of the cheap versions on when I picked her up, and it had already chafed the insides of her back legs badly. I had an appointment with my vet immediately after bailing her out, and we took it off and left it off. My only regret is that I did not buy this immediately--she was so good about the bandages that I thought she would heal without it. Wrong. Once we get through this, I'll wash it and tuck it away, just in case. Thank you for providing such a fantastic product.
Thank you so much for sharing this and for giving this sweet girl a fresh start. We’re really grateful the TailSaver could help her turn the corner and protect all the hard work you and your vet are doing. Your trust means a lot to us, and we’re so glad it’s making a difference for her healing.
This tail saver has saved me and my dog both, my dog from a major tail injury and myself from a major headache of a 1,000 dollar vet bill! I am glad to have tools available to care and tend for my dog without the worry or fret of having to put up with overpriced solutions. This product worked great, and Julie, the wonderful lady that I spoke with, was extremely helpful! I hope that this review makes it to someone who needs to read it!
We would completely stand by and recommend this product to anyone whose vet has told them that they need to amputate their dog’s tail. It may not be necessary!! This product saved Murphy’s tail, is thousands of dollars worth of surgery, and most importantly, the trauma that would have been experienced by both Murphy and our family. Murphy got, what the vet described as a fairly superficial wound, on the end of his tail (Murphy is an 85lb yellow lab) when it accidentally got caught in a closing patio door. They bandaged him up and sent him home. About a week and a half later they removed the bandage to see that the wound was scabbing nicely, left his bandages off and sent him home. We weren’t home more than 5 minutes and he had hit his tail against the cabinets and furniture (a “happy” hit) and reopened the wound. We went right back to the vet and bandaged him back up again and made a consult appointment to have his tail amputated! I couldn’t believe it. For a superficial wound this was all they could do?! We ordered the Hapoy Tail Saver that night and never looked back. Murphy wore that for a few weeks letting the wound breathe and heal within the sleeve and not getting blood anywhere else. Murphy wasn’t a huge fan, but he didn’t really bother with it. Within a month the wound was completely healed and he was growing his hair back. Despite the eye rolls I got from the vet when we took him back in for a recheck, this really works and I am happy to write this review for anyone who is skeptical. It’s worth a try. Thank you for saving Murphy’s tail and our family from unnecessary heartbreak!
My large and very tall 70lb Golden Doodle had an infection her tail and we were at our wits end trying to get it to heal. I contacted K9 TailSaver over Thanksgiving weekend and they responded over the weekend and sent it NextDay Mail the following day! I wasn't sure what size would be right, but Julie assured me that she checks every order to make sure the fit will be right after you submit measurements. My dog wore it for two weeks straight very happily and never seemed uncomfortable in it. They provide great videos and written directions to make sure you put in on your dog correctly. Great device and company! Don't worry about the cost--just BUY it and you'll never regret it!
This is the best product I've bought. My 7 year old pup has been biting his tail since he got bit by an Ant in August and was at the point it would need to be amputated because we got it fully healed and he wouldn't leave it alone. The anxiety it has caused my poor pup is awful until this wonderful piece of kit arrived. The customer service is second to none.
My dog have to take off a cyst from his tail and omg been a nightmare, I order bc you all have something in common with my boy after I receive it I will leave my final review. And give the star ⭐️. Thank you I been looking everywhere to find something comfortable for his tail .
Let customers speak for us
I got this for our German Shepherd with a very long tail. We noticed the tip of her tail skinned and bleeding from hitting the road on her walks.
Because of very cold temperatures we haven’t been able to go on her daily two walks. Her tail healed and hair grew back. I discovered the Tailsaver doing a search. Ordered. Fit well and she didn’t mind wearing it on her walks. Will continue to use.
I just adopted a pit butt from one of our local shelters, and she had happy tail syndrome--she had literally beat the tip of her tail to a pulp against the metal of her kennel. She tolerated bandaging really well, but at some point, it would pop off because the tape doesn't hold for that long. If I caught it quickly enough, I could get it re-wrapped, but if not, one good whack undid all our progress. Her tail is a lethal weapon, and she is one of the happiest dogs I've ever met so it's going all the time. Then her tail became infected, and we really wanted to get air to it, but she needed protection. The TailSaver has helped us turn the corner. She had zero issues with it, and I didn't have any trouble fitting her after watching the video a couple of times. She's had it on for just over 24 hours, and the tail has already scabbed over nicely and the sewlling has gone down. (She's also on a high dose antibiotic, silver sulfa creme, and some pain killers. Without the added protection of the TailSaver, though, I don't think those would be as effective. It's absolutely part of the cure.) I highly recommend these and am very happy I bought it. The shelter had one of the cheap versions on when I picked her up, and it had already chafed the insides of her back legs badly. I had an appointment with my vet immediately after bailing her out, and we took it off and left it off. My only regret is that I did not buy this immediately--she was so good about the bandages that I thought she would heal without it. Wrong. Once we get through this, I'll wash it and tuck it away, just in case. Thank you for providing such a fantastic product.
Julie at K9tailsavers goes the extra mile to make sure that the product is right for the dog
This tail saver has saved me and my dog both, my dog from a major tail injury and myself from a major headache of a 1,000 dollar vet bill! I am glad to have tools available to care and tend for my dog without the worry or fret of having to put up with overpriced solutions. This product worked great, and Julie, the wonderful lady that I spoke with, was extremely helpful! I hope that this review makes it to someone who needs to read it!
So grateful to the tail saver. Their customer service is beyond fantastic. I received a call and follow up texts! My wolfhound had to have a portion of his tail amputated and the tail saver has been a fantastic help in preserving and healing process. Highly recommend! P.S. his tail is over 2ft. 😳
The Happy Tail Saver was literally a life saver! I thought for sure the only option for my Dane was getting his tail docked, but after I found this product after using others that failed me, I was so relieved that wasn't going to be the case anymore! After years of dealing with this issue, it is finally resolved! The customer service was amazing also. I was accidentally shipped the wrong size and Jamie sent me the right size for free! I love this product. It's about time someone came up with something to remedy the happy tail issue!
Tail wagging syndrome. He hit the tail various times and wouldn’t let it heal We still haven’t taken the time to wash the wagged blood that is all over our front porch and door. It looks like a crime scene
Our dog, Brody, had a cut at the very tip of his tail that would not stop bleeding. I truly believe that without this product part of his tail would have been amputated. I actually drove to the company in Illinois and picked up the product. The owner personally helped me fit the harness and showed me how to put it on. After watching her and then watching the video on the website I was able to understand the process of attaching the two harnesses with the straps. It does take a few practice rounds but so worth the effort. I also was told by a veterinarian to put kids pants on and tuck his tail in to keep it from wagging. We did this when we were just hanging in the house and that helped with the healing process because his tail didn’t hit the walls or furniture.
We were worried our old girl wouldn’t like it, but she loves it! Our hallways no longer look like a murder scene anymore. She has a little bit of anxiety too and the harness works like the thunder vest for her and she is so happy. We ordered a second one so we always have a clean one.
I never review products but this is actually a life saver. My dog had a panic attack and ripped out her tail hair. We tried everything to prevent it from getting worse, comes, sock over tail, pool noodles, you name it I tried it. This is the ONLY thing that worked. She doesn’t pick at it, she seems very relaxed when wearing it, and after 2 weeks her tail is starting to grow back. If you have any tail related issues PLEASE PURCHASE ITS WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!
When I noticed that my sweet pit mix had a little bug bite on her tail, I didn't expect the month's long journey that would follow as we helped her heal her tail without amputation. The bug bite scabbed over and then became a bloody mess as she happily wagged her tail hitting tables and cabinets in her wake. She became obsessed with trying to itch her healing tail and would destroy any cone that got in her way. When her vet suggested amputation was the next step, we finally pulled the trigger on the K9 TailSaver - I wish I would have done it one DAY ONE! Once it was properly fit and adjusted, she just simply forgot about it entirely. Her tail healed, is back to it's original fluff, and after many weeks and she no longer has to wear the TailSaver (though we have it cleaned and stored away in the event we ever need it again!) Fitting the TailSaver properly was super important and the customer service we received from K9 TailSaver was superb - when we emailed in pictures, they called us directly and did a live Q&A session to help make sure everything was set up properly. They were so patient and invested in us having good results with the products. When my dog chewed on the end of our original tail sleeve, they sent us a smaller one for a custom fit at no cost. I really can't say enough about how incredible this company and product is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Best $80 ever spent. My Goldendoodle was almost on the verge of having her tail amputated from happy tail syndrome. I was taking her back and forth to the vet sometimes twice a week to have her tail bandaged up (she kept chewing the bandage off). That’s when I decided to google ways of healing happy tail and ended up on this website. My Doodle wore it for only 4 days before going in to her next vet appointment, when the Dr walked in he was so amazed with how this harness and tail sleeve looked, he was also blown away at how good my Doodles tail looked. Because of this harness/tail sleeve we don’t have any more vet appointments scheduled and her tail is healing so good/quickly. Definitely would recommend this product for anyone dealing with happy tail syndrome.
I purchased this as my Cocker Spaniel Cooper has damaged the end of his tail from too much wagging. I manage to get it almost healed & then he will catch it again & the house looks like a crime scene all over again not to mention the pain & discomfort he feels. This harness & tail sleeve is a game changer, not only does it control the wagging at a lower level the padded sleeve helps minimise impact on hard surfaces which is key for 'happytail'. I used the size calculator to work out which size was best & ordered the small which fits perfectly with lots of adjustment to make it comfortable for him. I watched the video to see how to fit & connect the tail sleeve which was very useful & I fitted it with ease. Cooper has had it on for 5 days now & he is very happy wearing it & has not tried to chew it at all so it must be comfortable or I'm should he would of. Julie was extremely helpful ensuring that I got the correct size & the delivery was very quick. I'm so pleased with the service & more importantly the product hopefully this will mean Cooper can keep his tail rather than having to have surgery for a partial amputation. Highly recommended.
Delivers as promised! It will take many adjustments for the best fit but so worth the little bit of extra effort! No more crime scene blood splatter throughout the house. My dog wears the vest and tail saver without ant signs of discomfort Happy pup, happy mom!
I'm sending before and after pictures of Reeds fully healed "happy tail" and want to thank you for your patience and excellent customer service. After realizing this was really the only way to solve for happy tail syndrome and concluding I couldn't possibly put the harness together myself I called my brother-in-law who patiently studied the material and got the harness on my skirmy yellow lab. I mastered the tail wrap using the video and eventually could do it solo. It was challenging but we persisted - and alls well that ends well. Many thanks.
