Behaviour and Training

Improving Your Dog’s Recall.   Getting your dog to come back reliably, can be a challenge for some dog owners. However, with some patience, it is possible to make improvements in most cases. [...]

Are You Making These Dog Training Mistakes?      Training your dog is an important aspect of responsible ownership. Having a well behaved dog has benefits for owners and other people [...]

When To Start Puppy Training.   There was an old idea that puppies shouldn’t start training until they were six months old. However, we now know much more about how dogs learn. In addition, [...]

Why Does My Dog Hate Thunderstorms? Most people believe it is the loud sound of rumbling thunder claps that frighten dogs. However, research suggests there could be another reason. If you have [...]

Fence Running Behaviour in Dogs. Some dogs, particularly high-energy breeds such as border collies, can easily get into the habit of running along the line of the garden fence in pursuit of [...]

Why Do Some Dogs Become Attached to Just One Person?   It’s quite common for pet dogs to become attached to just one person. This is usually within a household but, occasionally, the [...]

How To Socialise Your Puppy The Right Way.   We’ve all heard how important socialisation is for young puppies. But, what exactly does puppy socialisation mean and how do you socialise your [...]

What Is Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) In Dogs? ASMR, or Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, is a relatively new buzz phrase in the field of mental health and human beings. [...]

Dog Behaviour – What is Trigger Stacking?   A trigger is something which causes a dog to display signs of fear, or stress. It can be unique to each dog, although there are common triggers [...]

Walking Dogs Near Cattle – Is It Safe? Few people may realise the dangers of walking in fields where cattle are grazing – particularly if walkers have a dog with them.  Holidays4Dogs looks into [...]