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How To Use A Long-Line Lead In Dog Training.   Using a long-line for your dog is a great way to give your dog freedom, while still retaining control over what they are doing. It is also a [...]

Walking the Dog Has Psychological Benefits For Owners   It’s a well-known fact that dogs are great stress relievers for people. Their companionship and loyalty help people to feel good. [...]

You will ALWAYS get to meet your dog’s carer first so that you know exactly where your dog is and who he, or she, is staying with. Not all home-from-home dog boarding services operate in [...]

Loneliness and the Power of Pets.   In this article, Holidays4Dogs looks into the subject of loneliness and the power of pets.  Loneliness is a very real issue for many people from all walks [...]

How Can I Earn Money Working With Dogs? Here at Holidays4Dogs our dog carers simply love having guest dogs to stay. This said, our carers also get paid for the care they provide. Extra money [...]

Canine Companionship for Older People.   It has long been recognised that dogs bring companionship to individuals, but they also bring people together. This is particularly important for [...]

  Dog Walking Safety and Etiquette at Holidays4Dogs.   Off-lead walking is one aspect of responsible dog ownership, but many people still allow their dogs to run wild, disturbing [...]

Can Dogs Sense Human Emotions?   This is an interesting question and many curious dog owners may wonder whether dogs are able to pick up on human emotional states. Read our Holidays4Dogs [...]

  Caring for Dogs in Retirement.   As an area coordinator for Holidays4Dogs, I interview many prospective new carers keen to join our team. A lot of applicants are seeking to look after [...]

Can I Have My Dog At My Wedding? Many moons ago my own dog, Herbert the Collie, joined our wedding party along with other cherished human friends who we wanted to share our special day with. Our [...]