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Build Your Dog A Digging Pit.   Digging is something all dogs love to do. It’s a natural behaviour, but it can sometimes be at odds with our love of gardens. In this Holidays4Dogs [...]

Enrichment For Dogs – How to Create an Enriching Environment for Your Dog.   Environmental enrichment in the lives our pet dogs is an important part of responsible ownership. The [...]

Choosing a Dog Trainer.   At Holidays4Dogs we publish a lot of helpful articles on training and other dog related subjects. We often recommend the assistance of a good dog trainer to help [...]

Should I Get a Dog If You Work Full time? Sadly, there are many dog rescue centres around the UK that are seeing a huge increase in dogs seeking new homes. Many of these dogs are being [...]

Should You Kiss Your Dog? (Or, Let Them Kiss You!?)   Lots of dog owners do it, (author included – blush). But, are there any health hazards to be aware of? In this Holidays4Dogs [...]

Can Dogs Get Angry? Recent studies have shown that dogs can experience a range of emotions. It is now thought dogs can feel happiness, sadness, joy and grief – why should they not sometimes [...]

Dating for Dog Owners. It is well documented that people who walk dogs, are more inclined to chat to their fellow humans far more readily than those without a canine companion. Dogs play a myriad [...]

Cushing’s Disease in Dogs.    Cushing’s disease is a condition fairly common in middle aged and older dogs and is often overlooked as simply being part of the ageing process. This [...]

Canine Dew Claws – Useful Facts.   The dewclaw on a dog, is situated on the side of the foot where it doesn’t touch the ground. It is more common for dogs have dew claws on their front [...]

Understanding Dog Reactivity.   You might have seen a dog in the neighbourhood barking and lunging on the end of the lead. Or, perhaps, even your own dog engages in this behaviour? Either [...]