We all love a party – but the type of party we like varies from person to person. For the extrovert social butterflies amongst us, a huge get-together with an endless source of people to meet, talk to and have fun with, is their idea of heaven. For the more introverted, however, that sounds like … Read more
As a canine behaviour expert reveals that many dog’s music preferences mirror their owners Have you ever questioned if your dog were a person, who their favourite artist would be? Would they be a ‘Hairy Styles’ fan? Or perhaps they’d like a taste of ‘Motley Chew’? Well, with almost 1,000 people every month Googling ‘do … Read more
Advice from Dog Behaviourist, Carolyn Menteith Nose – and yes’s! For owners who really want to take their relationship with their dog to the next level, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on possibly the most underappreciated of our dog’s senses… their incredible nose. It is probably because we don’t … Read more
A relatively new form of sun care for dogs is to use pet-friendly sun cream. It might surprise you that dogs can get sunburnt and suffer from sun exposure in similar ways to humans. Even more so if your dog has conditions like dermatitis or autoimmune disorders. Before we dive in, remember the best protection … Read more
For dog owners in Great Britain, the rules for travelling to Northern Ireland or Europe with a dog onboard changed in January 2021. If you’re planning to travel soon, make sure you’re up to date on the latest regulations, so you can travel with peace of mind. What are the new pet travel rules? Before … Read more
Did you know that pets with accurate information linked to their microchips are 54% more likely to get home? Microchipped pets have their owner’s information stored in a database, however, around 1 in 3 pet owners in the UK don’t know which database their pet is registered with. Petdatabase.com can help you get up and running … Read more
Hi, I’m Emily and this is my puppy Pip. I’ve always had family dogs and have spent my whole life around dogs, so I thought I knew everything I needed to for getting my own puppy. Turns out, I wasn’t quite right! So here’s 5 things I wish I’d known before bringing Pip home. Toilet … Read more
Picture this – you’re sprawled out on the sofa and spot your dog having a good itch. A few minutes later they do it again, and again, and again… And you start to wonder do they have fleas? When was their last treatment? And what do you do if they do have them? Fear not! … Read more
Short, sassy, and a big personality – it could only be the Dachshund. These hot dogs are one of the most recognisable breeds on the planet, and it’s not hard to see why. Their short legs and long back are key characteristics of the modern Dachshund – or sausage dog – and it’s this look … Read more
Carolyn Menteith is a behaviourist at tails.com with over 25 years of experience working with and training dogs. Life can be tough for our dogs. We expect so much from them – in fact being a family dog is the hardest job we ever ask a dog to do. While working dogs usually live with … Read more