When it comes to creating a dog-friendly Christmas, let’s talk about the big one: the tree. We love them, they smell great, they look inviting strung with twinkling lights and garlands – and even better with a pile of presents underneath. Most dogs will really, really, really love a tree in the house. From their … Read more
Our dogs are part of the family, so when we lose them it can be a rollercoaster of emotions and feel tricky to navigate. Even though you might feel overwhelmed right now, you’re not alone. Firstly, it’s important to know that how you grieve is totally up to you. For some this is very personal … Read more
We think so – and you know so. Christmas is going to be a little different this year, but we’re putting on the sparkle (fetching the terrible Christmas jumpers down from the loft) and getting our festive on. Why? Because after a year like no other (and yes, we’ve all heard that enough too) we … Read more
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