Your puppy has learnt their new name – and now it’s time to teach them something called nose to hand touch. This command is brilliant for growing puppy brains and the first step to perfecting your puppy’s recall. What it does is give them a consistent place to connect with you when you call them … Read more
Sweet potato: the cousin of the white potato and the star of this super simple recipe. Packed with fibre, low in fat and full of essential vitamins, sweet potatoes are a nutritional winner for dogs and humans alike. This tasty veg also contains riboflavin which helps the body change fat and carbohydrate into energy. So … Read more
Naming your gorgeous new puppy is one of the first things you do as a new dog owner – and now, with this video – it’s time to teach your puppy their name! Meet Diane, a dog trainer and behaviourist who runs Superhounds in South London. She joined us to film this – the very … Read more
The tails.com Community Fund has its first beneficiaries! We launched our charitable fund back in August and since then, we heard from a wide range of charities, all doing incredible work for people and their dogs nationwide. Now our first round of funding applications has closed, the winners have been chosen – and we’re delighted … Read more
Vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian, flexitarian. More of us are turning the humble 5-a-day into a way of life, so the question lots of you have been asking is – can I feed my dog a vegetarian or vegan diet? We’ve looked through the studies – and chatted to our head vet Sean – to get the … Read more
It’s that time of year again! Cue fluffy coats, scarves and the all-important pumpkin spiced latte. And this time we’re getting our dogs involved, too. Apart from being the main ingredient in autumn’s number-one drink, pumpkin is a superfood. Packed with nutrients and low in calories, it’s the perfect seasonal treat for our dogs. Pumpkin … Read more
How it works START DATE: Friday the 21st of October 2022 END DATE: Sunday the 20th of November 2022 WINNER CHOSEN: By 24th of November 2022 PRIZE: There will be 1 winner, who will receive a 2 night overnight stay at a De Vere hotel of their choice (for up to 2 people and 1 … Read more
An update: sadly the lovely Pirate passed away in November 2020. He lived a wonderful life, filled with love and treats from his rescuers – he will be missed. “I truly believe we have tails.com to thank for Pirate still being with us. It’s not very common to see a Great Dane as old as … Read more
It’s much easier to stick to fitness routines with your dog by your side. Dogs motivate us to get out and about – they need their exercise everyday. With the fun energy of your furry friend, there’s no better workout buddy. Just like the daily walk, if you up your fitness routine and make it … Read more
From bustling London to the tranquil Scottish Highlands, Welsh bays and beaches from Northern Ireland to Northumberland, when it comes to great dog walks, here in the UK we’re spoilt for choice. Fancy a run on stretches of gorgeous sand, meandering through ancient woodlands, or exploring historic landmarks? We’ll just get our wellies on. Here’s … Read more