Behaviour and Training

Training Deaf Dogs. It is often assumed that deaf dogs are too difficult to train and keep as pets. However, they can live perfectly normal lives with a sympathetic owner. This Holidays4Dogs [...]

Retractable Leads – Do’s and Don’ts.   Many dog owners use retractable leads for exercising their dogs. However, while these types of leads can have their uses, they do have their downsides. [...]

Do Dogs Watch Television? Have you ever seen your dog watch the television?  In this Holidays4Dogs article we take a look at whether dogs really can see television images and if so, what their [...]

When Do Puppies Grow Up? Many people with hyper puppies must sometimes wonder how long that whirlwind puppy stage lasts. How long does the whirling dervish- chewing-pooping-in-the-house stage go [...]

Travelling With Your Dog On Public Transport.   Lots of dog owners are familiar with taking their dog on holiday, or for day trips in the family car. However, perhaps not so many people [...]

Food Guarding in Dogs. Food guarding, (or resource guarding), is one of the more common problems that can occur with family dogs. Fortunately, in most cases, it is relatively easy to address. [...]

Build Your Dog A Digging Pit.   Digging is something all dogs love to do. It’s a natural behaviour, but it can sometimes be at odds with our love of gardens. In this Holidays4Dogs [...]

Enrichment For Dogs – How to Create an Enriching Environment for Your Dog.   Environmental enrichment in the lives our pet dogs is an important part of responsible ownership. The [...]

Choosing a Dog Trainer.   At Holidays4Dogs we publish a lot of helpful articles on training and other dog related subjects. We often recommend the assistance of a good dog trainer to help [...]

Can Dogs Get Angry? Recent studies have shown that dogs can experience a range of emotions. It is now thought dogs can feel happiness, sadness, joy and grief – why should they not sometimes [...]