Carolyn Menteith 
Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist with over 20 years of experience working with and training dogs. There is no doubt that after the year that we have all had, and the new challenges that seem set to lie ahead, the thought of the holiday season is even more exciting than usual. Despite all the talk … Read more
There’s nothing quite like seeing a dog’s excitement (aka wiggle butt and helicopter tail) when presented with a new toy. For many dogs though, the true delight comes when they discover the toy has a squeaker. But have you ever wondered, why do dogs like squeaky toys so much? As a behavioural expert, I’m here … Read more
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
Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. With a huge increase in dog ownership over the past 18 months, there are more dogs than ever out and about. Almost anywhere you go, you will sooner or later bump into someone enjoying a walk with … Read more
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
Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Most people know that a key part of dog-owning is making sure their dog is well trained. They know it is important – because everyone tells them it is – but even so, a staggering 80% of … Read more
One of the most extraordinary things about the domestic dog is that they show the greatest range of shapes and sizes than any other mammal on the planet – or indeed that has ever lived! Just think about that for a moment and it seems even more amazing. How can a Chihuahua and a Great … Read more
Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Up and down the country, and thanks to the pandemic, the face of dog ownership has changed. People whose working life has never before allowed them to have a dog have embraced the joys of puppy owning … Read more
There comes a time in most dog owners’ lives when they worry about their dog’s behaviour. Usually this is when they reach the teenage phase, and start to look at life as an inexperienced and hormonal adult! So if you’re wondering if you’ve got a “badly behaved dog” and how to fix it, keep reading. … Read more
With almost half of owners saying their dog has been threatened by another dog when out on a walk – and an equal number saying their dog has been barked at, growled at, or bitten by another dog*, there’s no doubt there’s a problem when it comes to canine social interactions. If you’re wondering how … Read more