What do puppies need in their food?

feeding tips for dogs

Puppies grow fast – and so do their nutritional needs. Those growing brains and bones need exactly the right balance of nutritious ingredients to help them grow up into a healthy and happy adult dog.  Puppy food needs to be very different to adult dog food for that reason. It’s made to target bone development, … Read more

How to clean your puppy’s teeth

Puppy Teeth Cleaning

Puppy teeth are a lot like our own, so to keep them healthy and pearly white, your puppy’s teeth need regular brushing to stop tartar and plaque in their tracks.  Sadly, being a puppy means your little one doesn’t know a thing about brushing their own teeth, so introducing them to this new experience is … Read more

Puppy teething – everything you need to know

Puppy Teething Guide

There’s a lot to think about with a new puppy. Housetraining them, socialising them, training goals and feeding needs – they’re all up there, but have you ever thought about those growing puppy teeth? During the first few months, your puppy’s baby teeth fall out and adult teeth grow in their place. Just like babies, … Read more

Why is my puppy not eating?

Puppy not eating

We hear you. Sometimes they lap everything up, sometimes they’re not even interested. Puppies sometimes go off their food – there’s nothing unusual about that.  If your puppy seems fine in themselves, skipping a meal isn’t a major concern – just remember that for recently weaned puppies, it’s important they eat regularly as they’re prone … Read more

Training your new puppy – the basics

Puppy Training

You’ve got your new bundle of fur. Now it’s time they learn the ropes. It’s great for you, great for bonding, and helps your puppy understand how they fit into the family.  Get started with puppy training basics now and you’ll have a well-rounded and well-behaved adult dog. And, because it’s never too early to … Read more

How to keep your puppy at a healthy weight

Puppy biting

Obesity is a problem for both humans and dogs. It’s one of the fastest growing health concerns for vets and pet owners, and it affects dogs of all breeds and ages. With a growing puppy, it’s especially important to adopt good habits when it comes to their diet and exercise routine to make sure your … Read more

Puppy food – a guide to getting it right from the start

Puppy biting

Your adorable bundle of fur may be small now, but they grow up fast. To support their growth, puppies need special puppy food, packed with the right nutrition for healthy bones, teeth and muscle. A good diet should give your puppy all the energy they need for exploring and playtime. Because let’s face it, that’s … Read more

Crate training your puppy

Bear - separation anxiety

Crate training your dog or puppy is a really useful and helpful way to manage your dog’s behaviour. The crate is very much your dog’s space – their den, their bedroom, a place where they feel safe and find refuge. When crate training a puppy, the most important thing to remember is make it a … Read more

Puppy Toilet Training

dog training to sit

If you’re wondering how to succeed when house training a puppy, we’re here to help. Having gone through our fair share of it in the tails.com office, here are our top tips for potty training a puppy. When does toilet training begin? Hopefully your breeder will have already made a start on puppy toilet training. … Read more

Puppy and dog training: basic commands

basic puppy training

Wondering how to teach your dog to sit? Not sure how to tell them they’ve done something naughty? It’s easier than you might think, with our top tips for getting your puppy’s training off to a great start. Why is dog training important? Regular training is an important part of raising a well-behaved dog. It’s … Read more