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New Year Dog Detox   If, like us, you want to kick-start the New Year with a health boost for you and your dog, you’ve come to the right place! Read on for some Holidays4Dogs [...]

A Dog For Christmas?   Looking through some of the more dubious, but well-frequented internet websites, it amazes me how many people are offering puppies, “ready in time for Christmas”. [...]

How to Make a Dog-Friendly Home   Years ago, it was commonplace for dogs to live outdoors in dog kennels. Nowadays our pet dogs live ‘as a family’ sharing the same indoor space with us, in [...]

My Child is Afraid of Dogs – Is There Anything I Can Do? Even though we are known as a nation of animal lovers, not everyone has the same feelings towards our four-legged companions – in [...]

Why do Dogs Play?   It may seem like an odd question, ‘why do dogs play?’ but everyone certainly loves to watch their dogs playing. Young puppies, particularly, seem to get such [...]

Low Energy Dog Breeds.   Following on from our article on active dog breeds, Holidays4Dogs takes a look at some breeds which are less energetic and, perhaps, a little less demanding in terms [...]

Tail Wagging  – What Does it Mean?    There’s nothing more cute than a pooch with a waggy tail, but we often assume this means the dog is happy. Is this always true, though? This [...]

Pet Custody in the UK.   The other day, I was talking to a neighbour about a friend of hers who had recently split up from his wife. It was a sad situation, made more difficult because there [...]

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 [...]

Puppy Training – How to stop Biting and Nipping.   It is perfectly natural for young puppies to investigate and explore the world around them using their mouths. Litter mates will frequently [...]