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Are You a ‘Dog Owner’ or, a ‘Pet Parent’?   Do you think of yourself as a ‘dog owner’ or ‘pet parent’. Is ‘pet parenting’ just a [...]

  Force-Free Dog Training.   At Holidays4Dogs we know a great deal about how to look after the dogs in our care properly. This is because we are not just a dog care business, we are [...]

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 one. There’s no doubt, [...]

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 [...]

Creating A Good Home For Your Dog.   Having a pet is a wonderful experience, bringing a great deal of enjoyment and companionship to the daily lives of their owners.  However, owning a dog [...]

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. [...]

Responsible Dog Ownership – Controlling Your Dog In Public.   Holidays4Dogs considers this interesting question about what it means to be a responsible dog owner. What do dog owners [...]

Loneliness And The Power of Pets.   In this article, Holidays4Dogs looks into the subject of loneliness and how the power of pets can help ease those feelings. Loneliness is a very real [...]

Alternatives to Full Time Dog Ownership.   Owning a dog is a very unique and rewarding relationship, but not everyone has the right lifestyle. In addition, not everyone can commit to having [...]

Safe Ways to Dispose of Dog Waste.   Not a very pleasant subject, but this does unfortunately come with the territory of dog owning. This Holidays 4 Dogs article will discuss dog fouling and [...]