Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Up and down the country, and thanks to the pandemic, the face of dog ownership has changed. People whose working life has never before allowed them to have a dog have embraced the joys of puppy owning … Read more
Ensuring your dog has a diet full of goodness that will keep them healthy and full of energy is of course the most important thing, but why is it better to have your dog food delivered? In this post, we’re going to tell you everything you need to know about dog food delivery and why … Read more
Whether it’s to be licked off a spoon or stuffed into a kong toy, peanut butter is definitely worth sitting for, and maybe even giving a paw too. But before you reach for the jar, you’ll need to make sure it’s suitable for your canine companion.
Is there anything like the satisfying crunch of an apple? From a sharp Granny Smith, to the sweetness of a Golden Delicious, it’s a delicious treat for us humans, but is it good for your dog? In this blog post, we’ll give you the answer. The answer Yes! Great news for apple-chomping dogs, an apple … Read more
There really is nothing quite like a roast dinner is there? It’s worth all of those hours peeling potatoes, preparing the meat, chopping the vegetables. And while you’re cooking away, it’s likely that your four-legged friend will be dutifully watching over you, desperate to sample the treats that you’re preparing. But is it ok to … Read more
One question that we’re often asked here at tails.com is “Can you feed a dog potatoes?” and we’re going to answer that query in today’s blog post. Can you sneak your Schnauzer a spud? Are roasties appropriate for your Rottie? Let’s find out. Cooked is best Good news! Cooked potato is really good for dogs. … Read more
Many a dog owner will tell you there’s something about the smell of pork cooking that gets their dog licking their lips and practicing those puppy dog eyes. Whether you’re frying up some bacon, roasting pork belly, or baking toad in the hole, pork can excite dogs like perhaps no other meat. But can dogs … Read more
It can be a very regular occurrence in many homes. You’ve soaked yourself under some warm water. You’ve lathered, rinsed and repeated, and when you step out of the shower and head to put some clothes on, there’s that familiar feeling of a cold, wet nose and a licking tongue at your feet. But why … Read more
When we see our pet pooch’s eyes watering, it’s a natural thing to be worried as we’d associate that sort of thing with crying and that’s something we do when we’re upset or injured. Thankfully though, when a dog has watery eyes, it doesn’t mean that anything has hurt them, but there are plenty of … Read more
While it may initially be a bit of a comic sight, seeing your dog dragging its bottom across the floor, doing that little scoot along with its hind legs in the air, it may not prove funny in the long run. Why does your dog rub its bum on the floor and is this actually … Read more