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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. [...]

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 [...]

When And How To Use A Dog Muzzle.   Although, at first, a dog wearing a muzzle conjures up the idea of an uncontrollable, vicious animal – this is not always the case. Muzzles can be a [...]

Can All Dogs Be Trained?   Some dog breeds can be  more challenging than others to train. However, learning about different characteristics and working appropriately with them, is part and [...]

Should You Train Your Dog?   For many dog owners, training is a big part of daily lives with their pet. But – is it necessary? Should you train your dog, or just let your dog be a dog? [...]

Can Dogs Learn Sign Language?   The simple answer to this Holidays4Dogs question is – yes, dogs can learn sign language!  Dogs are especially astute when it comes to visual signals and can [...]

Sniffer Dogs And The Illegal Wildlife Trade.   The illegal wildlife trade is one of the main causes for a species becoming endangered. It can undo years of conservation efforts in an [...]

 Why Belgian Malinois Dogs DON’T Make Good Pets.   In recent years, there has been a surge in people buying Belgian Malinois as pets. However, this breed of dog, isn’t for the [...]

Pet Shock Collars – Are They Banned? It seems incredulous to think that the UK has still not imposed a ban on these devices used to train animals – namely pet dogs. Proposed legislation on [...]