Livestock Worrying – Should Legislation be Updated? A report from the National Farmers Union rural insurance company has stated that livestock worrying by dogs has increased to record [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Dating for Dog Owners. It is well documented that people who walk dogs, are more inclined to chat to their fellow humans far more readily than those without a canine companion. Dogs play a [...]
Understanding Dog Reactivity. You might have seen a dog in the neighbourhood barking and lunging on the end of the lead. Or, perhaps, even your own dog engages in this behaviour? Either [...]
Exercising Your Dog – How Often? How much? What type? Taking your dog for walks is one of the best parts of dog ownership and is certainly the part that all our Holidays 4 Dogs [...]
Is It Safe To Throw Sticks For My Dog? If you’ve ever wondered ‘is it safe to throw sticks for my dog’? – read our Holidays4Dogs quick guide on the subject. You [...]
Should I be Worried About Alabama Rot? Recent news reports (2024) have confirmed cases of Alabama rot are on the increase again this year. Cases of the disease usually arise in the Spring [...]
Are You REALLY Prepared to Get a Dog!? One of the top reasons for people re-homing their pet is because they didn’t realise the commitment involved in caring for a dog. There’s no [...]
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 [...]
