There’s a lot that goes into moving to a new home whether you’re heading across the street or across the country. But in the chaos of taking furniture apart and packing things into cardboard boxes, it’s important to remember that your pets are just as stressed as you are. Pets aren’t big fans of change … 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
The toy poodle is the smallest of the poodle breeds and is popular among dog lovers all over the world. Highly intelligent and eager to please, these small dogs are easily trained and make wonderful companions. Origin The poodle is one of the oldest breeds dating back over 500 years. But the exact origin of … Read more
As autumn creeps in, mushrooms are aplenty. At this time of year, they’re popping up all over our favourite woodland walking spots and even in our garden. Which means as dog parents we need to be extra watchful – and teaching your dog to avoid all mushrooms with a simple ‘leave it’ command is the … Read more
Small dog breeds may lack in stature, but their personalities can pack a real punch. When it comes to our beloved dogs, small is definitely mighty. They may be cute and cuddly, but don’t be fooled into thinking you have a shrinking violet on your hands. Small dog breeds have a lot to say for … Read more
Lots of dogs enjoy swimming. In fact, they love it so much there’s even a special name for it: the Doggy Paddle! Dog swimming is great exercise for them, a five minute swim is the equivalent of a 5 mile walk. It builds strength and flexibility, keeps weight stable – and because it’s low impact … Read more
Nail trimming can be a sensitive issue, especially when dealing with a nervous dog. If your dog gets anxious by the plain sight of nail clippers, rewarding good behavior is important to show your dog that touching feet is not a threat. Nail trimming is a step by step process and it is okay if … Read more
A little over a year ago, vet student Marie Francesca Menniti shadowed our Head Vet Sean for two weeks to learn the ins and outs of tails.com; how we create a unique recipe for every dog with the nutrition they need in a taste they love. Fast forward to today, Marie has graduated from University … Read more
Having met the most popular French dog breeds, we thought it was time to find out more about their Belgian neighbours. Here are six of the most popular dog breeds from Belgium, and a little bit about what makes each one of them so endearing. Belgian shepherd Great work ethic There are actually four breeds … 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