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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 [...]

Dogs and the Dangers of Xylitol. There are quite a few things that dogs just shouldn’t have, including some well known foods such as, chocolate or raisins. However, there is another, lesser known [...]