Behaviour and Training

Understanding Canine Body Language.   Dogs use very different signals to indicate to other dogs – and to us – what their intentions are, or how they are feeling. And, of course, [...]

  Force-Free Dog Training.   At Holidays4Dogs we know a great deal about how to properly look after the dogs in our care. This is because we are not just a dog care business, we are [...]

Do Dogs Need Jobs?   In years gone by, dogs were frequently regarded as tools of a trade – often ’employed’ as herding, or guard dogs. In modern times, many more dogs are [...]

Should You Pick Small Dogs Up?   It is natural for owners of small dogs to pick them, especially if they see larger dogs approaching. But, is it the best idea? In this Holidays4Dogs article [...]

School Dogs – Pooches In The Playground (And The Classroom).   If you’re a person of a certain age, you may remember school days when a stray dog would appear in the playground. [...]

Why Dogs Sniff Other Dog’s Bums – (And Sometimes Ours!).   While it may be a little embarrassing when your dog sniffs another dog’s nether regions ( or worse still, human [...]

Separation Anxiety In Dogs.   The term separation anxiety is often overused, or misdiagnosed. In its true form, it can be a serious condition and needs to be properly diagnosed by a canine [...]

Puppy Toilet Training – Tips On How to Survive House Training Your Puppy!   Puppy toilet training can be one of the most challenging parts of dog owning. However, with patience and [...]

When And How To Use A Dog Muzzle.   Although, at first, a dog wearing a muzzle conjures up the idea of an uncontrollable, vicious animal – this is not always the case. Muzzles can be a [...]

Why Does My Dog Get The ‘Zoomies’?   If you have dogs, you will probably be familiar with that sudden burst of energy some pet dogs get –  running around fast in circles, [...]