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Should You Play Tug Games With Your Dog? There was a time when dog trainers suggested that playing tug games with your dog wasn’t a good idea. Many believe playing tug-o-war with dogs, may [...]

Canine Sports.   There are many clubs and associations for dog lovers, offering different kinds of activities and sports to get involved with. Many of these sports are great for developing a [...]

Seizure Alert Dogs. Dogs are far better at smelling scents than we are. This means they can carry out a range of impressive tasks which benefit people in a great many ways. In this Holidays4Dogs [...]

5 Myths About Guide Dogs.   Guide dogs worldwide are specially trained to provide crucial assistance to people who have lost their sight. The first four guide dogs in Britain were trained in [...]

How Do I Stop My Dog From Biting the Lead?   This is a common problem with puppies, but older dogs can also get into the habit of biting the lead when out for a walk. It’s a [...]

Can Dog Harnesses Encourage Pulling?   Dog harnesses have become popular dog pieces of dog walking equipment over the past decade – and for good reason. However, there is still a prevailing [...]

Helping The Nervous Dog.   Dogs of all types and breeds can be nervous for a number of reasons. Lack of socialisation, exposure to frequent negative situations or, genetic predisposition. [...]

Teaching Your Dog – ‘Place’ or ‘Settle on the Mat’. In this Holidays4Dogs training article we will guide you through the steps of how to teach your dog to go to his mat, or bed.  Teaching [...]

Dangers of Laser Pointers – Why You Shouldn’t Use A Laser Pointer To Play With Your Dog.   Playing with a laser pointer with your pet dog might seem like loads of fun – [...]

Should I Allow My Dog On The Furniture?   This is one of those questions which can cause conflict between dog owners, household members and even dogs themselves. First and foremost, at [...]