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“It’s OK, My Dog Is Friendly!” If you have a reactive, or nervous dog, in your family – “my dog is friendly” will be THE worst phrase you can hear another dog owner [...]

Clicker Training Basics. Clicker training is a great way to teach your dog new things and it’s ideal for dogs of any age. It’s also great fun for people too! If you want to find out [...]

Benefits of Snuffle Mats And Puzzle Toys For Dogs. While many pet parents may have heard of snuffle mats for dogs by now, what are they and what are the benefits? Read on for information on the [...]

Solving Counter Surfing.   Counter surfing is a term coined to describe dog behaviour around food and counter tops. This might involve, jumping up on kitchen worktops, dining tables, or [...]

When Dogs Play Too Rough.   Dogs love to romp and play together – chasing, stalking and bowling one another over, is all part of the fun. This is normal dog behaviour and it is how [...]

Dog Law UK – What if My Dog Bites A Person?   Despite the fact that dogs are considered to be man’s best friend – incidents happen where dogs bite humans – either their owners, or [...]

  Dog Walking Safety At Holidays4Dogs   Off-lead walking is one aspect of responsible dog ownership, but many people still allow their dogs to run wild, disturbing nesting birds, [...]

Can A Dog’s Diet Affect Behaviour?   It’s a well established fact that food can affect people’s health and well being. The association between diet and mental health behaviour [...]

Coping With Pet Loss.   Living with a much-loved ill, or elderly dog, can be very difficult for any owner. Holidays4Dogs understands this can be an emotionally draining time for dog owners. [...]

Why Won’t My Dog Eat?   Most dogs are incredibly enthusiastic about dinner times. However, there are a few who show little interest in food and tend to pick at their meals. Some dogs [...]