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Understanding Canine Body Language.   Dogs use very different signals to indicate to other dogs – and to us – what their intentions are, or how they are feeling. And, of course, [...]

Dog Bite Prevention.   In 2023, police forces in the UK recorded over 30,000 incidents of dog bites and, tragically, many of these involved children. What is the best course of action if [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]