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Giving Medication To Dogs.   Administering medication to dogs can sometimes be a challenging proposition and often stressful for the dog. The old fashioned way of giving tablets was to force [...]

Do Dogs Have Taste Buds?   Taste is one of the primary sensations important in the developing canine. But, do dogs have similar taste buds to our own? Read our Holidays4Dogs article to find [...]

Ear Mites in Dogs. Ear mites are unfortunately fairly common in dogs, (and cats) and can easily spread from one animal to another. This Holidays4Dogs article will discuss what to look out for and [...]

5 Myths About Guide Dogs.   Guide dogs worldwide are specially trained to provide crucial assistance to people who have lost their sight. The first four guide dogs in Britain were trained in [...]

How Do I Stop My Dog From Biting the Lead?   This is a common problem with puppies, but older dogs can also get into the habit of biting the lead when out for a walk. It’s a [...]

Home Boarding For Senior Dogs.   Holidays are an exciting time for everyone and even our guest dogs enjoy their holidays while boarding with one of our dedicated carers. However, if your dog [...]

How Much Sleep Do Dogs Need?   It may be surprising to learn, our four legged companions tend to sleep a lot longer than we might think. However, rather than sleeping in long stretches, like [...]

The Bichon Frise.   The Bichon Frise or, “curly lap dogs”, were revered in the Royal palaces of Spain and France. Ever popular today, Holidays4Dogs takes a look at the fascinating history of [...]

Can Dog Harnesses Encourage Pulling?   Dog harnesses have become popular dog pieces of dog walking equipment over the past decade – and for good reason. However, there is still a prevailing [...]

It is one of the most frightening things when you lose a dog – even if he, or she, only disappears out of sight for a short while. But, what can you do if your dog is lost or, goes missing [...]