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Canine Companionship for Older People.   It has long been recognised that dogs bring companionship to individuals, but they also bring people together. This is particularly important for [...]

 ‘Pets for Life’ Campaign.   Sadly, there are many genuine situations where dog owners are forced to give up their pet. One of those reasons is the fact that, accommodation for [...]

Are Dogs Really As Clever As We Think?   A study by researchers from the University of Exeter and Canterbury Christchurch University, calls into question emerging ideas about the [...]

Dating for Dog Owners.   It is well documented that people who walk dogs, are more inclined to chat to their fellow humans far more readily than those without a canine companion. Dogs play a [...]

The Future Of Dog Ownership.   It looks as if the future of pet ownership may be on the cusp of significant changes. The population of pet dogs has been growing rapidly, particularly since [...]

Coping With Pet Loss   Living with a much-loved ill, or elderly dog, can be very difficult for any owner. Holidays4Dogs understands this can be an emotionally draining time for dog owners. [...]

Are You a ‘Dog Owner’ or, a ‘Pet Parent’?   Do you regard yourself as a ‘dog owner’ or ‘pet parent’. Is referring to yourself as a pet parent [...]

School Dogs – Pooches In The Playground (And The Classroom).   If you’re a person of a certain age, you may remember school days when a stray dog would appear in the playground. [...]

Why Dogs Sniff Other Dog’s Bums – (And Sometimes Ours!).   While it may be a little embarrassing when your dog sniffs another dog’s nether regions ( or worse still, human [...]

Loneliness And The Power of Pets.   In this article, Holidays4Dogs looks into the subject of loneliness and how the power of pets can help ease those feelings. Loneliness is a very real [...]