Should you use a dog whistle?

dog whistle

Many people wonder if it’s safe and sensible to use one on their own dogs, and in this blog post, we’re going to talk you through the dos and don’ts of dog whistles. Let’s find out more. Did you hear that? We all know that dog’s have an amazing sense of smell but their hearing … Read more

You are what you eat

feeding tips for dogs

Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Along with all the other titles we can throw at it, last year can certainly go down as the Year of the Junk Food. Lockdown boredom had us all comfort eating and the average person is (apparently) … Read more

Can dogs eat eggs?

can dogs eat eggs

Remember the #DogEggChallenge on TikTok? Owners would place an egg in a dog’s mouth to see if they’d break it or not – with varying results! The challenge went viral and led to many of us asking –  is it safe to give dogs raw eggs? And we’re not just thinking about the carpet…  In … Read more

Another donation from the Community Fund!

getting a rescue dog

Last year, we pledged to donate £25,000 to charities across the UK after seeing the impact Covid-19 was having on local communities. We wanted to do something about it, and since then we’ve given out grants to some incredible charities – including Refuge4Pets, Assistance Dogs Northern Ireland, and now All Creatures Great and Small is … Read more

Dog-friendly doughnut recipe

dog-friendly doughnut recipe

Whether they’re glazed, jam-filled, or piping hot at the funfair, we all love doughnuts. These deep-fried treats are best left to the humans – all that saturated fat and sugar (as delicious as it might be) means doughnuts don’t make a very dog-friendly snack. The good news is: we don’t want our dogs to miss … Read more

Can dogs eat sweetcorn?

On those long, summer evenings and lazy weekends, you might fire up the barbecue and along with all the meat, you may well cook up some corn on the cob as well. While your dog’s eyes, nose and drooling mouth will be drawn to the sausages and burgers, the question today is whether or not … Read more

Why is protein important in my dog’s diet?

does my dog need protein

Whenever you shop for dog food, you’ll often hear or read that the food is full of protein. At tails.com, it’s no different, and our food is packed full of healthy proteins that have been balanced using our tailor-made dry food recipes so that your dog will get exactly the right amount. But what role … Read more

How do I know if my dog loves me?

how do you know if your dog loves you

We really don’t deserve the love that dogs are able to offer us. There’s nothing like coming home from a hard day at work, or watching your favourite sports team lose, and having this tail-wagging bundle of fun and energy laud our arrival like a returning hero. It’s absolutely worth all the dander and slobber … Read more

Can dogs eat pasta?

can my dog eat pasta

To many, the idea of feeding pasta to a dog might seem a little strange, but we’re not talking about taking your dog out for a Carbonara (though most dogs would thoroughly enjoy this regardless of whether or not it’s good for them). So today, we’re going to talk you through whether you should give … Read more

Meet: The Doberman

doberman

When many of us think of a Doberman, we think of a dog that looks fierce, but do these formidable pooches make good pets? In this post, we’re going to tell you all you need to know about this famous breed.  Origins Relatively speaking (when you consider some dogs have been with us for thousands … Read more