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29/11/2025

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29/11/2025

We still have a few Christmas🎄/New Year spaces left with some of our dog lovely dog carers, so do give us a call if you're looking for proffessional, expert, home from home care for your pooch.
We're also taking bookings for SUMMER 2026 ! ☀️✈️🛳️🏖️

28/11/2025

There is much debate and controversy over crating dogs - and for good reason. The dog crate is one piece of equipment often inappropriately and over-used.

There are certain organisations, such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and other associations in the United States, that campaign against the use of keeping dogs in crates. Yet, ‘crate training’ is a common term amongst trainers and dog owners alike.

Crates can be a useful tool for all sorts of situations if you keep dogs. However, excessive use of them, seems to be a worrying trend among dog owners.

When should a dog crate be used?

🐕✅Overnight is acceptable for puppies to prevent them from roaming, or chewing, and to help them settle in one place. A crate can be a cosy bed for sleeping in and a cover over the top keeps out draughts and makes the pup feel secure and safe.
🐕✅When you have lots of visitors and you want your dog to stay safe while people enter your home, or you need to answer the door.
🐕✅While the dog’s feet and coat dry off from a walk, (with the crate placed in a warm, draught free area).
🐕✅For transportation.
🐕✅To separate dogs while they eat.
🐕✅For confining the dog after surgery.

When not to crate;

❌While you are out at work all day (or part day, in fact).
❌If your dog has behaviour issues, such as aggression, or separation anxiety.
❌Never use the crate as a punishment.

Holidays4Dog's position on dog crates.

At Holidays4Dogs we can most certainly accommodate dog crates during your dog's stay. Do let us know if your dog is used to sleeping in one. However, our carers do not supply these. Guest dogs will never be crated while in our care, unless it is for specific reasons outlined in our first list above.

28/11/2025

A sneak peek at some of our fabulous entries so far for the festive giveaway. We love seeing your dogs all dressed ready for Christmas, keep them coming......

28/11/2025

Just a tiny selection of some of the fabulous competition entries. We love seeing your precious pooches all dressed ready for Christmas, keep them coming......

28/11/2025

🤣 Are you going to treat your pooch to something nice?

27/11/2025

* DOES YOUR DOG REVERSE SNEEZE? DOES IT WORRY YOU AND HOW HAVE YOU DEALT WITH IT?*

Some dogs have a condition which is commonly known as reverse sneezing. It's scientific term is, paroxysmal respiration and, while it can look worrying, it is usually not harmful to the dog.

Reverse sneezing or, Paroxysmal respiration, can be caused by something irritating the nasal passages.

This might be something in the air, or a foreign body, such as a grass seed. It is also associated with eating, or drinking, too quickly.

The condition is more common in smaller breeds of dog. Brachycephalic breeds, such as pugs and bulldogs with shortened nasal passages, are also prone to reverse sneezing.

If your dog seems to have frequent bouts of reverse sneezing, make an appointment to see your vet who can rule out any serious underlying health issues, such as polyps, or tumours in the throat.

You can read our full article on reverse sneezing in dogs in the comments section below 👇👌

27/11/2025

What do you think? Are you a dog lover who likes to take your dog out to eat? Do you love dogs but would rather not eat in a restaurant with dogs nearby? - especially if they're wet, muddy or, stinky!😆

This video is probably a bit extreme with the dog dribbling on the table 🤢

We're sure, dog lover or, not - not many people wouldn't fancy that 😄

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26/11/2025

Do you think your dog gets annoyed or, angry, sometimes? Does your dog refuse to 'speak' to you if you've been out, or away, for a few days?😁

It's an interesting question, so we've written an article on the subject to throw some light onto the subject.

Can Dogs Get Angry? Recent studies have shown that dogs can experience a range of emotions. It is now thought dogs can feel happiness, sadness, joy and grief – why should they not sometimes feel anger too? Holidays4Dogs looks deeper into this fascinating topic and asks ‘can dogs get angry’? Th...

26/11/2025

🎄 Win a Fun Festive Hamper for Your Furry Friend! 🎁
We’re spreading some Christmas cheer with a festive giveaway! To enter, simply share your best Christmas snaps of your dogs in the comments below. 🐾✨
Don’t forget to invite your family and friends to join in too, the more festive fun, the merrier!