Bear’s blueberry flapjack recipe

blueberry flapjacks

Is there anything more cosy than a fresh batch of flapjacks? We love making dog-friendly versions of these oaty treats – they’re super simple (and super delicious – we challenge you not to snaffle a few for yourself). You can use pretty much any dog-friendly fruit in these: this time, we’ve gone for office dog … Read more

Skills for life…

training your dog

Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Most people know that a key part of dog-owning is making sure their dog is well trained. They know it is important – because everyone tells them it is – but even so, a staggering 80% of … Read more

Do Dogs Like Hugs?

do dogs like hugs

Taken from ‘What Dogs Want’ by Mat Ward and Rupert Fawcett (Bloomsbury, 2021) Do our dogs enjoy cuddles and kisses? Or are these mainly for our benefit? There’s no simple answer to this – it depends very much on the dog and how we approach snuggling up. We always want to show our dogs just … Read more

The Truth About Dominance

what dogs want

Taken from ‘What Dogs Want’ by Mat Ward and Rupert Fawcett (Bloomsbury, 2021) Contrary to popular belief, our dogs are not trying to climb a status ladder towards household domination and ‘pack leadership’. Rather, they are more likely to look to us for affection, assistance and fun. Dogs are social creatures like us – they … Read more

Listen Up!

what dogs want

Taken from ‘What Dogs Want’ by Mat Ward and Rupert Fawcett (Bloomsbury, 2021) There’s nothing better than stroking the velvety ear of a dog while they snuggle into you, but those ears aren’t just there for fun. They are serious pieces of equipment. A dog’s hearing is top notch, beating humans hands down in most … Read more

Pumpkin spice bites recipe

pumpkin spice bites

We’re making the most of the spooky season with pumpkin recipes galore – perfect for using up any leftovers you have once you’re done carving! These pumpkin spiced bites are both dog-friendly and pretty human-friendly, too (just skip the dog treat decoration if you’re having one yourself). They’re packed with yummy pumpkin, peanut butter and … Read more

Can dogs eat leeks?

can dogs eat leeks

Whether you’ve cooked up a nice leek and potato pie, or if you’re just looking to celebrate your Welsh heritage with your Welsh Corgi, you might be tempted to share a leek or two with your dog. But is this vegetable safe for your pet to consume? That’s what we’re going to answer today. Leave … Read more

Can dogs eat parsnips?

can dogs eat parsnips

With Christmas never too far away, many dog owners wonder which bits of their Christmas meals they can feed to their dogs, and there seems to be some confusion in particular about the healthiness of parsnips when it comes to your dog’s digestion. Let’s find out if this classic roasted veg is ok for them. … Read more

Do dogs hate cats?

why do dogs hate cats

There’s one great rivalry that dates back further than any of us can remember. There are probably pictures of this rivalry painted on cave walls somewhere dating back thousands of years, just waiting to be discovered. It’s given us sayings, cartoons, metaphors and so much more, but is there any truth to it? Do dogs … Read more