Ensuring Your Dog’s Toys Are Clean and Safe: A Comprehensive Guide As a responsible dog owner, you understand the importance of keeping your dog’s environment clean and safe. This extends beyond regular grooming and feeding to include the cleanliness of their toys. Dirty toys can harbour bacteria, mould, and other pathogens that may pose health…
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Signs Your Dog May Need First Aid and What to Watch for on Walks
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, a time to focus on keeping dogs safe and knowing what to do in an emergency. Recognising the signs that your dog may need first aid can make all the difference, whether you’re on a walk or at home. Dogs can’t tell us when something is wrong, so…
Understanding the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 & Exemptions Order 2015: Who Can Give Advice and Treatment?
When caring for our dogs, we all want to do what’s best for them. Whether dealing with an injury, managing a long-term condition, or simply keeping them in top health, the right advice and treatment are essential. However, under UK law, there are strict regulations about who can provide veterinary care, diagnosis, and treatment. The…
Common Dog Walking Myths I’m Tired of Hearing
As a dog walker, lots of my clients ask me questions, and many of them are, well, just not true. below are the most common questions I get asked A quick run in the garden is enough exercise. One of the most significant misunderstood statements I hear is that letting your dog into the garden…
Dog-Proofing Your Home
Getting a dog whether it be a puppy or a rescue, is a great experience; however, just like with children you need to make sure home is a safe environment is essential. Many everyday items—things we barely think twice about—can be dangerous or even deadly to dogs if ingested. Accidental poisoning is one of the…
Hidden Dangers on Dog Walks:
Toxic Plants and Substances to Watch For When the weather is nice, it is great to get out with your dog and explore the outdoors together. Part of this is watching a happy dog explore the great outdoors—sniffing, running, and enjoying every moment. As we all know, walks are essential for a dog’s physical and…
A guide to dangers in the garden by Barkley
Dear humans! My name is Barkey, and I’ve been nominated as the spokesman umm dog for the dog community. Please pay attention to what I have to say as I discuss just some of the dangers. Toxic Plants: First up, let’s talk about the fancy greenery. 🌿 While I understand why you humans want them…
Jargon Busting for Dog Walkers
Demystifying Solo Walks, Group Walks, and Everything In Between If you’re new to hiring a professional dog walker or just exploring options for your dog at some point in the future, the lingo around dog walking can feel overwhelming. Solo walks? Group walks? Enrichment? Structured play? What does it all mean, and which is best…