the tail fix is easy....take 3 pieces of yarn, (you will have to figure out the length) take a needle and thread all 3 through the appropriate spot1/2 way through so that each piece has each end out (kind of like making the letter V with the bottom part of the V, being inside the approapriate spot...(you will have 6 string pieces coming out at that spot)..then braid the yarn together (2 strands together so that you have a total of 3 sections you are braiding...then tie a little knot at the end....of course use coordinating yarn....Enjoy...I think he is cute...