Plans to Ban Pet Shock Collars by UK Government. It seems incredulous to think that the UK has still not imposed a ban on these devices used to train animals – namely pet dogs. However, [...]
Tail Wagging – What Does it Mean? There’s nothing more cute than a pooch with a waggy tail, but we often assume this means the dog is happy. Is this always true, though? This [...]
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 [...]
Tips to Stop Your Dog From Jumping Up At People. Contrary to popular belief, this is not considered to be a sign of dominance. However, it can be an annoying habit, especially if this involves [...]
Teaching Your Dog to ‘Leave’. Teaching the leave it cue is a useful exercise for your dog and it’s also really fun to do too. Most dogs catch on really quickly and [...]
Excessive Dog Barking. Barking, howling, whining and a myriad of noises in-between, is the way in which dogs express themselves to other dogs, but also towards their human caretakers. Barking is [...]
Can Dogs Learn By Observation? Experts are continuously learning about dog behaviour – how they think and how they learn. Many new experiments in dog behaviour reveal that dogs are [...]
Success in Dog Training – How to Achieve it. In this Holidays4Dogs training article, we will discuss some hints and tips for embarking on a dog training programme with the family pooch. [...]
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. [...]
How to Clean up Puppy Accidents in the Home. What’s the best way to clean up puppy accidents in the home? This Holidays4Dogs article will provide some hints and tips – [...]