Did you know that pets with accurate information linked to their microchips are 54% more likely to get home? Microchipped pets have their owner’s information stored in a database, however, around 1 in 3 pet owners in the UK don’t know which database their pet is registered with. Petdatabase.com can help you get up and running … Read more
Hi, I’m Emily and this is my puppy Pip. I’ve always had family dogs and have spent my whole life around dogs, so I thought I knew everything I needed to for getting my own puppy. Turns out, I wasn’t quite right! So here’s 5 things I wish I’d known before bringing Pip home. Toilet … Read more
Bringing a rescue dog into your home is a huge commitment, but it’s also so rewarding. Finding the perfect dog is, however, no mean feat – so we’re here to help you find love for life this Valentine’s. Remember, it can take weeks or even months to find the right dog for you. You’ll have … 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. While there is nothing cuter than a puppy, there is no doubt they are hard work – and many people who desperately want a dog, just don’t have the time or the energy needed to dedicate themselves … Read more
With an office full of dog owners and dog lovers, we’re constantly asking our Head Vet Sean for dog advice – especially those of us who are first-time dog owners. With so much information out there, we asked Sean to boil it down to his top 10 secrets for success in the first few months … Read more
We’re a nation of dog lovers, with thousands of puppies born every week and going to wonderful homes. But this has led to a lot of over breeding of dogs in recent years, and many dogs that were intended for good homes have ended up in dog shelters, rescue centres and charities up and down … Read more
Introducing a dog to your family is a wonderful thing – especially for children, who get an inseparable best friend for life, from adventures in the park to snuggling up at home. Having a dog can help teach your children care and responsibility, and help develop their social skills. So if you’re looking to welcome … Read more
Are you thinking about getting a puppy? If you have children that love the idea of a cute and fluffy puppy, or simply want a dog that is going to bond and have a long life with you, then getting a puppy can seem ideal. However, puppies are far more demanding than adult dogs at … Read more