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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, our four legged companions tend to sleep a lot longer than we might think. However, rather than sleeping in long stretches, like [...]

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, [...]

Choosing a Family Dog.   Choosing a family dog is an exciting prospect, but it can also be a little overwhelming. Would-be dog owners, especially those new to dog owning, may wonder where to [...]

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 looks at house and garden plants that can be harmful to dogs. Some plants can be very harmful when consumed in large [...]

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, [...]

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

How To Socialise Your Puppy The Right Way.   We’ve all heard how important socialisation is for young puppies. But, what exactly does puppy socialisation mean and how do you socialise your [...]