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Kennel Cough. This Holidays 4 Dogs article will look at one of the most infectious diseases in dogs – Kennel Cough. It is generally prevalent where dogs gather in large numbers, such as Boarding [...]

Understanding Canine Body Language.   Dogs use very different signals to indicate to other dogs – and to us – what their intentions are, or how they are feeling. And, of course, [...]

Dog Bite Prevention.   In 2023, police forces in the UK recorded over 30,000 incidents of dog bites and, tragically, many of these involved children. What is the best course of action if [...]

Are You a ‘Dog Owner’ or, a ‘Pet Parent’?   Do you think of yourself as a ‘dog owner’ or ‘pet parent’. Is ‘pet parenting’ just a [...]

Responsible Dog Breeders – What To Look For.   Once you have decided on the breed of dog you want to buy, the next challenge is to find a responsible dog breeder. However, this isn’t [...]

What To Do If Your Dog Receives An Electric Shock. Electric shocks, otherwise known as electrocution, can be a life-threatening situation for dogs. The most common way a dog can receive an [...]

Dog Parks and Off-Lead Dogs.   Dog parks are popular places for dog owners to go in the U.S. so they can let their dogs off in a securely fenced off open space.  Generally, these parks are [...]

  Force-Free Dog Training.   At Holidays4Dogs we know a great deal about how to look after the dogs in our care properly. This is because we are not just a dog care business, we are [...]

The Future Of Dog Breeding. Following the recent ban by Norway on the breeding of Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Holidays4Dogs asks the question whether other countries should take [...]

The Role Of Classical Conditioning In Dog Training.   In this Holidays4Dogs article on classical conditioning, we focus on how to implement the method when training our dogs. We learned in [...]