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Dog Poop Bags in Trees – Why?   Dog poop is a growing problem as it is. However, there is the added issue of bags being left in bushes and even left in trees – dangling high [...]

Seizure Alert Dogs.   Dogs are far better at smelling scents than we are and this means they can carry out a range of impressive tasks, which benefit people in a great many ways. In this [...]

Should You Consider an Imported Rescue Dog?   Holidays4Dogs has written on the subject of imported rescue dogs in the past (2017). Recently, however, veterinary and welfare experts are [...]

Walking Dogs Alongside Wheelchairs, or Mobility Scooters.   It has long been proven that having a pet can have a positive effect on a person’s mental and emotional health. However, having a [...]

Is it Too Hard to Adopt a Dog From a Rescue Shelter?   With so many abandoned dogs in the UK needing homes, there are plenty of campaigns which aim to encourage people to adopt a homeless [...]

When Dogs Used to Roam – How Many Stray Dogs Are There In the UK?   Even when I was a child in the 1970’s there were many stray dogs roaming around the neighbourhoods of my home town.  [...]

Pet Abandonment When Owners Go On Holiday.    Many people include their pets in family holidays. Those unable to, will have the foresight and responsibility to book their dog into somewhere [...]

5 Reasons to Choose a Rescue Dog.   Many of our Holidays4Dogs staff and carers have rescue dogs and, without doubt, they can be the most rewarding, loving dogs. There are still a lot of [...]

5 Myths About Guide Dogs.   Guide dogs worldwide are specially trained to provide crucial assistance to people who have lost their sight. The first four guide dogs in Britain were trained in [...]

Animal Assisted Interventions – Therapy Dogs.   Every loving dog owner will know that pet dogs can offer us such wonderful companionship, happiness and comfort. Animal assisted therapy [...]