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
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
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
There’s one great rivalry that dates back further than any of us can remember. There are probably pictures of this rivalry painted on cave walls somewhere dating back thousands of years, just waiting to be discovered. It’s given us sayings, cartoons, metaphors and so much more, but is there any truth to it? Do dogs … Read more
Dogs can be masters of comedy. From their goofy expressions to generally silly behaviour, they know how to get a laugh out of us, but is there any greater comedy bit in the canine world than the zoomies? When your dog is charging around like the happiest of canines, it can make us laugh and … Read more
It’s not unusual for us humans to have several coats that we don throughout the year. We pick them to match out mood, the weather, the temperature and our outfit, but dogs have no such luxury. Come rain or shine, regardless of their mood, they are stuck with a single coat, though not all dog … Read more
The sight of a dog chasing its tail can be quite amusing, but it can also be no laughing matter. If you’ve ever wondered why dogs do this, we’re going to tell you all about it in this post. Why they do it There are a number of reasons why dogs chase their tails, and … 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