Green is not a natural colour when it comes to dogs. We may have Black Labs, Red Setters, Golden Retrievers and even Greyhounds, but there isn’t anything green. In fact, there’s only a single species of mammal that is naturally green in colour – a type of sloth who moves so slowly that moss grows … Read more
Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. With Valentine’s Day almost here, if the endless hearts and flowers on social media are making you will you feel lonely and in need of love, forget eHarmony, Match.com or even the endless swiping of Tinder. With … Read more
Picture the scene – you’re staring out of your window at a world full of opportunity that has been sunny and bright all week, but now it’s bathed in dark clouds and rain. The temperature has dropped, and despite wanting to take your dog for a big hike all week, it appears the moment has … Read more
Many a dog owner has witnessed it. On a quiet evening, after our four-legged friends have exhausted themselves, they’ll flop down to sleep. But at some point, they might start growling softly, or making a running motion with their legs. Are they chasing rabbits in their sleep? Or are giant rabbits chasing them? These questions … Read more
When it comes to expressions and facial body-language cues, dogs can often be more expressive than us humans. Even though we humans have a wider range of emotions, a dog’s big eyes, wide mouth and long ears seem to convey more somehow. But what does it mean when a dog’s ears go flat back down … Read more
So you’ve decided to welcome a Greyhound into your home – congratulations! Despite their incredible speed on the track, once retired these lean racing machines are actually soppy couch potatoes, perfectly content with an hour’s walk each day followed up by lots of cuddles on the sofa. Now it’s time to think about their diet. … 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
There’s nothing quite like the sight of a dog yawning. The flatting of the ears, the tightly shut eyes, and then the mouth opens to its full and impressive size before chomping back shut, and all returning to normal. When that mouth is open though, we get to see a dog’s set of teeth and … Read more
If there was ever a dog that liked to talk, it’s the Husky. In fact, not only do they like talking, but they’re quite fond of a good sing-song too. In today’s blog post, we’re going to answer the following question; Why do Huskies howl (and talk) so much? Wolf-a-likes Youtube and Tiktok are filled … Read more
There are some flavours that are so woven into the fabric of Christmas they help to bring this time of year to life. The delicious, warm spiciness of mulled wine and the booziness of a well aged Christmas cake. Then there’s mince pies. While these make delicious treats for us humans, they can be very … Read more