Behaviour and Training

Why Sniff Walks Are Good For Dogs. Exercise is a really important daily activity if you’re a dog owner but, while taking a walk and having the opportunity to toilet are often the priority [...]

Pet Owner Bad Habits – Do You Have Any?   There’s a lot of talk about how we should always make sure our dogs are well trained, well socialised and have impeccable manners. But, [...]

Understanding Dog Reactivity.   You might have seen a dog in the neighbourhood barking and lunging on the end of the lead. Or, perhaps, even your own dog engages in this behaviour? Either [...]

Secure Dog Fields – Safe Exercise For Dogs. Hiring out safely fenced fields can be a god send for many dog owners and it’s a welcome bonus for farmers too. Read our Holidays4Dogs [...]

Why Is My Dog Digging Up The Garden?   It’s a very common canine behaviour. But why do dogs dig and should you be concerned? Read our Holidays4Dogs article as we dig for clues! Why Dogs Dig. [...]

Tips For Running With Small Dogs.   Jogging or running is a great activity to do with your dog as long as he is fit and healthy. The majority of breeds who run with their owners are medium, [...]

Dogs And Clifftop Dangers. Sadly, there have been numerous occurrences of dogs falling from cliff edges across Britain. Many have been seriously injured and a few have tragically, some have [...]

Pet Shock Collars – Are They Banned?   It seems incredulous to think that the UK has still not imposed a ban on these devices used to train animals – namely pet dogs. Proposed [...]

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 [...]

Canine Urban Agility.   Although not well known in the U.K, canine urban agility, or canine parkour, is a well known concept in the U.S and other countries. The idea certainly presents some [...]