There are many things that might go bump in the night, but will your dog be one of them? Well, some dogs can be delightfully clumsy, but the question we want to ask and answer today is this; can your dog see in the dark? Let’s find out. The eyes have it Before we get … Read more
DNA testing offers all of us a chance to connect to our heritage and family history in a fascinating way. You may find intriguing surprises or interesting tidbits you knew nothing about in the results, but what about dog DNA tests? Do they work, and why would your dog do one? Let’s take a closer … Read more
This post has been written in partnership with RiSE coffee. As winter approaches, we are packing away our picnic blankets, and pulling out the brollies. We are shuffling off our flip flops, in favour of the slippers. We are picking up the coffee instead of the…well…we were always drinking coffee. Something that always warms us … Read more
We’ve all had it at least once in our lives when we don’t quite recognise the face we see in the mirror. We’ll notice a receding hairline, a touch of grey in the hair, and maybe a wrinkle where there was no wrinkle before. We think to ourselves “hang on, I was a teenager five … Read more
Whether you live in the countryside yourself and are thinking of getting a new dog or puppy, or if you’re visiting the UK’s green and pleasant fields and forests on your holidays with your dog, observing the Countryside Code is very important. It’s a short yet detailed set of guidelines and instructions that can help … Read more
When you write blogs about animals on the internet, you’d be amazed at some of the peculiar questions that one gets asked. One particularly interesting topic came up recently and we’re not ones to shy away from the difficult questions, so in today’s blog post we will answer the quizzical conundrum that is; do dogs … Read more
We all live for those milestone birthdays, don’t we? Whether we’re just turning 21, or reaching a grand old age with a nice round number attached to it, it’s our way of keeping track of where we are in our lives. What about dogs though? We’ve all heard of “dog years” but what does that … Read more
Resident tails.com behaviourist – and wedding celebrant (!) – Carolyn Menteith gives her advice on throwing a dog-friendly wedding. After a year of weddings being postponed, cancelled or being massively downsized, couples can finally start planning again to make sure they have the wedding of their dreams. Once again, the whole family can be involved … Read more
From coastline-hugging highways, to winding countryside roads, there’s no travel experience quite like the road trip, especially as you can bring your four-legged friend along with you! It is estimated that 75% of families will take a road trip in the next 12 months and 60% already plan their holidays around their pets; we wanted … Read more
It might seem a bit early to be talking about fireworks – but it’s never too early to start getting your dog used to fireworks. Resident tails.com behaviourist, Carolyn Menteith is here to give you some top tips on desensitising your dog. Well, it’s that time of year again… Time to get ready for firework … Read more