Why do dogs follow you to the toilet?

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When we visit the toilet, many of us look forward to a brief moment of alone time in a world that never seems to slow down. We like to take five minutes to scroll through social media, read the news, and just relax for a fleeting moment in solitude. Dog owners though, rarely get this … Read more

An update on our kibble bags

new kibble bags

We know how important reducing our environmental impact is – and it’s a major part of our goal in changing the world of pet food for good. Making our kibble bag recyclable is the biggest single change we can make to get closer to our goal of making tails.com fully recyclable. Back in February 2021, … Read more

T’s & C’s: tails.com x Spabreaks competition, November 2023

How it works START DATE: Monday 13th November 2023 END DATE: 11.59pm Sunday 19th November 2023.  WINNER CHOSEN: By Wednesday 22nd November 2023.  PRIZE: There will be 1 winner, who will receive a classic Spa Break voucher for two worth £250 from Spabreaks, and 6 free orders from tails.com. How to enter What’s the prize? … Read more

Are dogs colourblind?

are dogs colourblind

We all know that dogs have an astonishing sense of smell, and they’ve got a pretty good set of ears on them too, but what about their eyes? Are dogs colourblind? Let’s see what we can find out. It was all yellow blue If you’ve ever seen a film where we, the viewer, occasionally see … Read more

Dog 101 for parents and children

dog 101 for parents and children

The numbers of dogs in the UK have soared since lockdown, and now it’s estimated there are 12.5 million dogs in the country, with a third of all households owning at least one.  This means all children will come into contact with dogs at some time. This could be at home, when visiting friends and … Read more

Bringing home your rescue dog

bringing home a rescue dog

Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist here at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. While no one can deny the joys of a new puppy, there is no doubt they are hard work and require time, patience and an inexhaustible sense of humour! A puppy needs constant vigilance and attention … Read more

Can dogs get pimples?

can dogs get pimples

It’s always the way, isn’t it? When you want to look your best, a pimple suddenly appears. Dogs like to look good too of course, but the question we’re asking today is this: can dogs get pimples? Zit, Fido, zit! While your dog almost certainly doesn’t look in the mirror just before a big trip … Read more

Do all dogs have nipples?

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It’s a question you never thought you needed the answer to – but we’re here to educate! So let’s answer the question: do dogs have nipples? It’s a mammal thing Yes, all dogs do have nipples. In fact, all mammals have nipples – or something that acts in the same way as a nipple (more … Read more