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Should We Get a Cockapoo? In another of our Holiday4Dogs breed articles, we focus this time on the popular cockapoo. We take an in-depth look at the history, care and personality of these [...]

Are Puppy Play Groups A Good Idea?   Puppy group play sessions are, on the face of it, a great idea and they are certainly pretty popular nowadays.  However, it’s important to exercise some [...]

The Canine Heat Cycle.   All female dogs that have not been spayed, will come into ‘heat’, usually twice per year. This is also known as a season, or oestrus and is the equivalent of human [...]

Independent Dog Breeds.   There are many different breeds of dogs in the world, all with different characteristics and personalities. Whether you prefer a dog that sticks to you like glue, [...]

  Running, Or Cycling With Your Dog. You can read more about cycling and running advice, including recommended products, by popping over to our sister site-    

Puppy Pads for House Training – Pros and Cons. Lots of dog owners use puppy pads for house training and, in theory, they seem like a good idea. The puppy urinates on the absorbent pad, rather [...]

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

Can Dogs and Small Pets Live Together?   Nothing is quite as cute as seeing different species of animals forging friendships. One of my old collies, (despite having very low regard for other [...]

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

Stages Of Canine Development. Knowing where your dog is on the development scale can help you to figure out what’s coming next in the growing stages of your dog – both physically and [...]