How to hike with your dog
Dogs are happy to tag along on any hike. With a bit of preparation the right gear, and a bit of that eagerness to explore comes so naturally to our furry trail buddies, you'll be en route to a good time hiking together.
How to camp with your dog
There's camping - and then there's camping with your dog by your side. Hiking and camping together is an opportunity to see wilderness through their eyes - and have a lot of fun! But it's important to be prepared, and bring with you all the right gear.
Grooming expert explains how to make dogs look their best
Laura Campanella – master groomer and hand stripping expert at GroomArts – shares insider tips on achieving show dog standards from the comfort of your own home.
Enrichment: keeping your dog mentally stimulated
Mental stimulation is as important as physical exercise to keep your dog fit and healthy, and allowing your dog to express natural behaviour such as gnawing and chewing works wonderfully to relieve their stress.
Welcoming a puppy: everything you need
Choosing to welcome a puppy in your home is a commitment that must not be taken lightly. A young pup will need time and patience to adjust to his new home and routine. As well as your support, here is a checklist of the essentials you need to make sure your home is ready for the new family member.
Everything you need for a camping trip or hike with your dog
Spring is coming, and so is good... well, better weather! Many of us will be looking forward to long walks, hikes and camping trips along with our best friends - by which we obviously mean your dogs! It's good to be prepared each time you head out in the great outdoors, and doubly so if you're taking a dog with you...
How to reduce your carbon pawprint - and still pamper your pets
Short of choosing to swap one’s beloved Labrador or tabby cat for a tortoise, what can pet owners do to meet their pets’ needs in the most sustainable way possible? There are a few options...
Dog-friendly pancake recipe
Do your dogs stare at you pleadingly each time you make pancakes? Make some for them too with this dog-friendly pancake recipe!
How to know if your dog needs to wear a jacket
With online searches for dog coats going up dramatically as parts of the UK prepare for freezing temperatures, some may wonder - how do you know if a dog needs to wear a jacket? Here are some tips from tails.com to determine when your dog should and shouldn’t wear a coat.
Preparing for staycations: pet safety in the car
Plans of foreign holidays will once again be shelved for millions of Brits in favour of 'staycations', both due to Coronavirus and the increased difficulty of taking one's dog abroad after Brexit. Anyone planning staycations should make sure to keep their four-legged family members safe on road trips - and here's how.
Five tips to prepare pets for your return to work
Some offices are pet-friendly, but it is not always possible to take our pets to work with us. As many return to the workplace, pets left once again alone for several hours may struggle to adjust – especially the so-called “lockdown pets”.
“Medically unmanageable” Cushing’s disease case resolved with surgery
A ten-year-old crossbreed called Jenkins had to go through complex lifesaving surgery to resolve a “medically challenging” case of Cushing’s disease.