Behaviour and Training

  Force-Free Dog Training.   At Holidays4Dogs we know a great deal about how to look after the dogs in our care properly. This is because we are not just a dog care business, we are [...]

The Role Of Classical Conditioning In Dog Training.   In this Holidays4Dogs article on classical conditioning, we focus on how to implement the method when training our dogs. We learned in [...]

Do Dogs Need Jobs? In years gone by, dogs were frequently regarded as tools of a trade – often ’employed’ as herding, or guard dogs. In modern times, many more dogs are kept as [...]

Should You Pick Small Dogs Up? It’s  natural for owners of small dogs to pick them, especially if they see larger dogs approaching. But, is it the best idea? In this Holidays4Dogs article [...]

Why Is My Dog Growling?   It can be disconcerting when you witness a dog growling – particularly if it’s your own dog. Dogs growl for a number of reasons, but – while it [...]

School Dogs – Pooches In The Playground (And The Classroom).   If you’re a person of a certain age, you may remember school days when a stray dog would appear in the playground. [...]

Why Dogs Sniff Other Dog’s Bums – (And Sometimes Ours!). While it may be a little embarrassing when your dog sniffs another dog’s nether regions ( or worse still, human visitors [...]

Responsible Dog Ownership – Controlling Your Dog In Public.   Holidays4Dogs considers this interesting question about what it means to be a responsible dog owner. What do dog owners [...]

Separation Anxiety In Dogs.   The term separation anxiety is often overused, or misdiagnosed. In its true form, it can be a serious condition and needs to be properly diagnosed by a canine [...]

Puppy Toilet Training – Tips On How to Survive House Training Your Puppy!   Puppy toilet training can be one of the most challenging parts of dog owning. However, with patience and [...]