Are Christmas trees dangerous for dogs?
They may elicit ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ from the whole family…but are Christmas trees dangerous for dogs? Let’s find out.
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5 tips to keep your dog happy this Halloween
All Hallows’ Eve can be a tricky time for our canine companions. Door knocking, unfamiliar faces and spooky costumes. It can all be a little… well, scary. So we’re here to help, with 5 top tips to keep your dog happy on Halloween.
Winter wardrobe
Working on the GILL x tails.com charity project to create a waterproof dog coat prompted some wider thinking about what really makes sense for the breeds that benefit from a winter coat. While our dogs (mostly!) come with their own weatherproof fur coats, there’s no doubt that there are some who need a bit of help when it comes to staying … Read more
Water sports with your dog
Some dogs just love water. It’s like it’s in their genes (clue: it is. See the Irish Water Spaniel and the Portuguese Water Dog). We already know dogs can dry-off quicker than us – humans can’t quite shake 70% of water off our skin in four seconds… yet. But, when it comes to getting on, … Read more
Do dogs smile?
Recently I was asked if dogs can smile. A great question – and yes of course they can – but unlike us, dogs don’t smile with their mouths and teeth but with their tail. Actually, to be more accurate, a dog smiles with their whole body but the tail is the closest thing to a … Read more
‘PUP ROCK’ – UK’s most popular dog breeds’ favourite music genres revealed
As a canine behaviour expert reveals that many dog’s music preferences mirror their owners Have you ever questioned if your dog were a person, who their favourite artist would be? Would they be a ‘Hairy Styles’ fan? Or perhaps they’d like a taste of ‘Motley Chew’? Well, with almost 1,000 people every month Googling ‘do … Read more
Sniffari guide – get your dog sniffing
Advice from Dog Behaviourist, Carolyn Menteith Nose – and yes’s! For owners who really want to take their relationship with their dog to the next level, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on possibly the most underappreciated of our dog’s senses… their incredible nose. It is probably because we don’t … Read more
Does my dog need sun cream?
A relatively new form of sun care for dogs is to use pet-friendly sun cream. It might surprise you that dogs can get sunburnt and suffer from sun exposure in similar ways to humans. Even more so if your dog has conditions like dermatitis or autoimmune disorders. Before we dive in, remember the best protection … Read more
Travelling abroad with your dog
For dog owners in Great Britain, the rules for travelling to Northern Ireland or Europe with a dog onboard changed in January 2021. If you’re planning to travel soon, make sure you’re up to date on the latest regulations, so you can travel with peace of mind. What are the new pet travel rules? Before … Read more
Top 5 Famous Cartoon Dogs
It’s not just real dogs that we like at tails.com. While an in-the-flesh pooch is our favourite, there’s a great deal to be said for cartoon canines and there are so many to choose from. From Huckleberry Hound’s polite and gentle humour, to the antics of Santa’s Little Helper on the Simpsons, there are a … Read more