Meet: The Golden Retriever

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Golden Retrievers are among the most popular pet dogs in the world and are instantly recognisable due to their luxurious golden coats. In this article, we’re going to tell you all about this beautiful breed of dog and what you can expect from one as a pet. Origins Up in the Scottish countryside, hunting wildfowl … Read more

Meet: The Great Dane

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When we think of really big dogs, a couple of breeds will likely make an appearance in our minds and one of those is almost certainly going to be the Great Dane. These leviathans of the dog world can make excellent pets (if you have the space for them) and in this post, we’re going … Read more

Meet: The Rottweiler

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Rottweilers make wonderful pets, and faithful companions – we’re here to tell you all about these beautiful dogs. Origins One truly fascinating fact about the Rottweiler is just how old the breed is and as far as we can tell it goes back to at least the Roman era, and may even be older than … Read more

Do dogs need wet food?

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Making sure your dog has a diet full of nutritious, tasty goodness is something we all want to do, but there are lots of options out there and a common question we hear is “Does my dog need wet food”? Is kibble enough, or should you be also be feeding your pet something in gravy … Read more

Why does my dog rub on the carpet?

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No-one likes to see their pet pooch in any sort of discomfort so if they start rubbing themselves against the carpet, it’s only natural to be a little concerned. In this short blog post, and in the accompanying video, we’ll run through some of the reasons why your dog might be rubbing themselves on your … Read more

Behaviourist advice: resource guarding

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Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Maybe one of the most misunderstood of all behaviour problems is resource guarding. People are not sure what it is, why is happens, and are somehow offended when it does! Resource guarding most usually occurs over food, … Read more

Why does my dog roll in fox poo?

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While the fox and hound might make for a great pub name, there is a less pleasant combination of these two canine creatures. If your dog has ever taken the time roll around in a particularly pungent pile of fox droppings, you’ll know it do be a rather unpleasant thing. But why do they do … Read more