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Why is My Dog Limping?    It can be quite worrying for dog owners when they witness their dog limping. There are many reason why dogs might be reluctant to put weight on one, or more feet, [...]

How Is The XL Bully Ban Going? Since the 1st of February 2024, it has been a criminal offence to own an XL bully without an exemption certificate. In order to acquire a certificate, owners had to [...]

  Caring for Dogs in Retirement. As an area coordinator for Holidays4Dogs, I interview many prospective new carers keen to join our team. A lot of applicants are seeking to look after dogs [...]

Spondylosis in Dogs. Spondylosis is a fairly common condition in the canine species. It occurs due to the formation of bony spurs which form between the vertebrae of the spine, causing fusion of [...]

‘Thresholds’ in Dog Training – What Does it Mean?   In this Holidays4Dogs article, will discuss the term ‘thresholds’ in relation to dog training and behaviour. [...]

  The Dachshund   In this dog breeds article, Holidays4Dogs looks at the dachshund. Dachshunds make delightful companions for people looking for a small dog in a big dog package! While [...]

Is It Too Hard to Adopt A Dog From a Rescue Shelter?   With so many abandoned dogs in the UK needing homes, there are plenty of campaigns which aim to encourage people to adopt a homeless [...]

 Lollipops4Dogs!   Ice cold drinks and lollies are the go-to for many of us, on a hot summer’s day. But, don’t forget animals can benefit from the luxury of frozen treats too [...]

Understanding Dog Owner Challenges. Most pet owners understand the enormous benefits of having animals as companions. Pets can have huge positive impacts on a person’s health and well-being [...]

Pet Social Media Influencers – The Impact On Animal Welfare.   The trend of using pets as social media influencers, has grown massively in recent times. Some accounts featuring [...]