Why is nail trimming important?

Nail trimming can be a sensitive issue, especially when dealing with a nervous dog. If your dog gets anxious by the plain sight of nail clippers, rewarding good behavior is important to show your dog that touching feet is not a threat. Nail trimming is a step by step process and it is okay if … Read more

Can dogs eat BBQ food?

It’s time for hot dog summer – so we’re asking, can dogs eat BBQ food? There’s a juicy kebab (or five) cooking on the grill. The burgers are piled high and the buns are loaded with ketchup, mayo and pickles. There’s a lump of cheese dripping over a sausage, and the picnic table is groaning … Read more

5 things to do with your dog during summer

Things to do with your dog during the summer

One minute it’s hot, then it’s not. Welcome to the Great British Summer. Whether it’s raining cats and dogs outside or sizzling hot, there are amazing things to do with your dog this summer. Here are the tails.com tips. The best dog beaches    You don’t need to spend a fortune or pack a pet … Read more

Top Belgian dog breeds

Belgian dog breeds

Having met the most popular French dog breeds, we thought it was time to find out more about their Belgian neighbours. Here are six of the most popular dog breeds from Belgium, and a little bit about what makes each one of them so endearing. Belgian shepherd Great work ethic There are actually four breeds … Read more

Adopting rescue dogs

dog mental issues

We’re a nation of dog lovers, with thousands of puppies born every week and going to wonderful homes. But this has led to a lot of over breeding of dogs in recent years, and many dogs that were intended for good homes have ended up in dog shelters, rescue centres and charities up and down … Read more

The best family dogs

family friendly dog

Introducing a dog to your family is a wonderful thing – especially for children, who get an inseparable best friend for life, from adventures in the park to snuggling up at home. Having a dog can help teach your children care and responsibility, and help develop their social skills. So if you’re looking to welcome … Read more

RVC Welfare Prioritisation Report June 2019

Dog teeth

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) have recently analysed data from 455,557 dogs in the UK to find out which issues have the highest welfare impact on our nations’ dogs.   RVC were looking into which conditions were the most common, which lasted the longest and which were the most severe – they then took all … Read more

Can dogs drink something other than water?

Dog drinking water

Loads of new ‘dog drinks’ arrive on the shelves every year. From dog beer to dog tea, and yes, even pawsecco. But when it comes to rehydration – is water really the king of the drinking bowl? We rounded up the questions everyone’s asking to see what’s best, and why. What drink is good for … Read more