Behaviour and Training

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. [...]

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 [...]

The Dog Crate Debate. There is much debate and controversy over crating dogs – and for good reason. The dog crate is one piece of equipment often inappropriately and over-used. Sadly, many [...]

Understanding Prey Drive In Dogs.   If you’ve ever lived with a dog that loves to chase – either other animals, dogs, cars, or even shadows – that’s a dog with prey [...]

‘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 Dog Owner Challenges.   Most pet owners understand the enormous benefits of having animals as companions. Pets can have huge positive impacts on a person’s health and [...]

Success in Dog Training – How to Achieve it. In this Holidays4Dogs training article, we discuss some hints and tips for embarking on a dog training programme with the family pooch. If [...]

    Stress Free Dog Shows and Events.   Attending dog shows and other events with your canine companion, is one of the most enjoyable aspects of dog owning. But, do our dogs always [...]

The Impact Of Pet Dogs On The Environment. Pet dogs provide us with so many mental and physical benefits, when we share our lives with them. However, dogs can sometimes have an impact on the [...]

Why Dogs Roll On Their Backs.   Rolling on their backs is a something dogs commonly do – and, what’s more, it can be super endearing to see. But why do they do it? Holidays4Dogs [...]