Behaviour and Training

How To Use A Long-Line Lead In Dog Training.   Using a long-line for your dog is a great way to give your dog freedom, while still retaining control over what they are doing. It is also a [...]

My Child is Afraid of Dogs – Is There Anything I Can Do? Even though we are known as a nation of animal lovers, not everyone has the same feelings towards our four-legged companions – in [...]

Plans to Ban Pet Shock Collars by UK Government.   It seems incredulous to think that the UK has still not imposed a ban on these devices used to train animals – namely pet dogs. However, [...]

Dogs and The Dangers of Clifftops Having just returned from a wonderful walking holiday on the Gower Peninsula, I came across an article about the dangers of high cliffs for dog walkers. Sadly, [...]

Why do Dogs Play?   It may seem like an odd question, ‘why do dogs play?’ but everyone certainly loves to watch their dogs playing. Young puppies, particularly, seem to get such [...]

Dogs And Firework Night. Bonfire night is just around the corner and while it can be tremendous fun for people, it can cause a great deal of distress for dogs. Dogs and fireworks just don’t [...]

When Should Dogs Be On The Lead?   Most dogs need to spend time running off lead in safe places as this is essential for their physical well being, as well as their psychological happiness. [...]

Seizure Alert Dogs.   Dogs are far better at smelling scents than we are and this means they can carry out a range of impressive tasks, which benefit people in a great many ways. In this [...]

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

Puppy Training – How to stop Biting and Nipping.   It is perfectly natural for young puppies to investigate and explore the world around them using their mouths. Litter mates will frequently [...]