How to make your dog their own advent calendar

Dog advent calendar DIY

What you’ll need to make: Sturdy (dry) branch or bit of Christmas foliage 25 different sized brown envelopes Strong string Nail to hang it on the wall 25 different sized gift tags Pen or number stamp Christmas lights (optional) What you’ll need to fill the calendar: 25 different treats or gifts. They don’t need to … Read more

Teaching your puppy recall

Training puppy recall

It’s the most important command you’ll teach your puppy, so it’s really important to get it right. Strong recall will keep your dog safe when you’re out and about – whether you’re calling them away from another dog, avoiding danger, or telling them it’s the end of playtime. Diane from Superhounds recommends practising recall at … Read more

How to have a dog-friendly Christmas tree

Family by the tree

When it comes to creating a dog-friendly Christmas, let’s talk about the big one: the tree. We love them, they smell great, they look inviting strung with twinkling lights and garlands – and even better with a pile of presents underneath.  Most dogs will really, really, really love a tree in the house. From their … Read more

Coping with losing your dog

dog paws

Our dogs are part of the family, so when we lose them it can be a rollercoaster of emotions and feel tricky to navigate. Even though you might feel overwhelmed right now,  you’re not alone. Firstly, it’s important to know that how you grieve is totally up to you. For some this is very personal … Read more

Is your dog the Luckiest Dog Ever?

The Luckiest Dog Ever

We think so – and you know so. Christmas is going to be a little different this year, but we’re putting on the sparkle (fetching the terrible Christmas jumpers down from the loft) and getting our festive on. Why? Because after a year like no other (and yes, we’ve all heard that enough too) we … Read more

Teaching your puppy nose to hand touch

Nose to hand touch

Your puppy has learnt their new name – and now it’s time to teach them something called nose to hand touch. This command is brilliant for growing puppy brains and the first step to perfecting your puppy’s recall. What it does is give them a consistent place to connect with you when you call them … Read more

Easy peasy sweet potato dog chew recipe

sweet potato chews

Sweet potato: the cousin of the white potato and the star of this super simple recipe. Packed with fibre, low in fat and full of essential vitamins, sweet potatoes are a nutritional winner for dogs and humans alike. This tasty veg also contains riboflavin which helps the body change fat and carbohydrate into energy. So … Read more

Teaching your puppy their name

Teaching a puppy their name

Naming your gorgeous new puppy is one of the first things you do as a new dog owner – and now, with this video – it’s time to teach your puppy their name!  Meet Diane, a dog trainer and behaviourist who runs Superhounds in South London.  She joined us to film this – the very … Read more

The tails.com Community Fund – meet our first charities

Head Vet Sean and Bear celebrate the tails.com Community Fund

The tails.com Community Fund has its first beneficiaries! We launched our charitable fund back in August and since then, we heard from a wide range of charities, all doing incredible work for people and their dogs nationwide.  Now our first round of funding applications has closed, the winners have been chosen – and we’re delighted … Read more