Archives

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 frustrating issue [...]

How Far Should You Walk A Puppy?   Welcoming a new puppy into the household is an exciting time for families. Most new puppy owners will be champing at the bit to get out and walk their cute [...]

How Much Sleep Do Dogs Need?   It may be surprising to learn that, our four legged companions tend to sleep a lot longer than you might think. However, rather than sleeping in long [...]

The Illegal Puppy Trade – What You Need To Know Before Buying A Puppy.   Puppy farming has increased at alarming rates in the last ten years. Due to an increase in demand for puppies, [...]

Understanding Submissive Urination In Dogs.  Although this condition is often associated with puppyhood, it is not uncommon to happen with older dogs too. This Holidays4Dogs article will provide [...]

  Beagles – Do These Fun-Loving Hounds Make Good Pets?   With their boundless energy and huge personalities, these are most definitely fun-loving hounds – but do they make [...]

House and Garden Plants Harmful to Dogs.    This Holidays4Dogs article follows a request from one of our carers regarding house and garden plants harmful to dogs. Puppies, in particular, [...]

When To Start Puppy Training.   There was an old idea that puppies shouldn’t start training until they were six months old. However, we now know much more about how dogs learn. In addition, [...]

Why Do Small Dogs Live Longer? Sadly, large breeds of dog tend to live much shorter lives than small dogs. Some giant breeds, such as Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds may not make it to seven, or [...]

Is There Such a Thing as Post Puppy Blues?   Getting a new puppy is an exciting time for lots of families. But with it brings many different emotions from wonder to worry. In some ways, [...]