Behaviour and Training

Choosing a Family Dog.   Choosing a family dog is an exciting prospect, but it can also be a little overwhelming. Would-be dog owners, especially those new to dog owning, may wonder where to [...]

Understanding Submissive Urination In Dogs.  Although this condition is often associated with puppyhood, it is not uncommon to happen with older dogs too. This Holidays4Dogs article will provide [...]

Why Dogs Spin Before Pooping   It might not be the biggest question in the forefront of your mind, but when your dog does his, or her, ablutions you may wonder –  just what is all the [...]

Responsible Dog Walking During Bird Nesting Season. UK bird species have been in decline for over 50 years and this is of great concern to conservationists. Read our Holidays4Dogs article to find [...]

The Hilarity of Hounds – Can Dogs Find Things Funny?    Research suggests dogs can express sounds of amusement, unique to their species – so, in their own way, dogs can probably [...]

Repeating Dog Training Cues – Why You Should Avoid It.   We’ve all been guilty, at some point, of falling into the trap of verbally repeating requests – probably just as much [...]

Responsible Dog Ownership Around Horses And Riders Throughout many parts of the world, there has always been a strong association between the two closest domestic animals to man – dogs and [...]

Signs Your Dog Might Be in Pain.   Sometimes, it’s not always obvious when a dog is suffering discomfort. Like many animals, they are often quite good at coping with mild, to moderate pain. [...]

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder In Dogs.  Many human beings can suffer from this debilitating disorder and it can affect their lives in all sorts of negative ways. But, is it possible for dogs to [...]

Could Your Dog Become a Therapy Dog?   Therapy dogs can be any size and any breed of dog – from a tiny Yorkshire terrier, to an Irish Wolfhound. What counts, is whether they are in suitable [...]