In the United Kingdom, we dog owners realise that owning a dog is a privilege and that, as responsible dog parents, we must care for our dogs and raise them in a way that keeps them safe and doesn’t cause our pets any harm whatsoever. In addition, all dog owners must adhere to legislation and…
Dog Care Tips
Is your Dog a Reactive Dog?
How to Walk a Reactive Dog: A Guide to Calm and Enjoyable Walks Walking your dog is meant to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience, but it can feel more like an ordeal for owners of reactive dogs. Many find themselves resorting to extreme measures—like walking their dog at unsociable hours to avoid triggers. While…
Five signs of disease in older dogs
One of the realities in life is that your dog is likely to reach old age before you do! Middle age in dogs begins from seven years old, with some larger breeds ageing even sooner. As a nation, we are improving at looking after our pets. With improvements in the food we feed them, a…
Mothers’ Day gifts that may pose a danger to our pets
When we are all spoiling our lovely Mothers and Mums this weekend, remember that your dog is likely to be at home too and in on the action, investigating the wrapped presents, sniffing the flowers and attempting to eat the delicious chocolates. As responsible pet owners, we need to be aware of the dangers that…
Rock Salt / Grit
The dangers to our dogs from Rock Salt and Dogs paws We are currently in the middle of a cold weather snap, with many pavements and roads covered in snow and ice. Local councils often use Road Grit and Rock Salt to keep the pathways clear for pedestrians to use them safely, but what many…
When is the best time to book holiday care for your Pet?
If a pet shares your life at home, booking and jetting off on holiday is not easy. It would help if you also made plans for your pet’s arrangements too. With the advent of the internet, the many options available have increased, but at the end of the day, you need to find a holiday…
Some Dogs Need Space – ask before approaching
Be aware – some dogs need space! Many dogs need space – this is something that I encounter quite often during my days as a professional Dog Walker. A dog off the leash will often bound up to the dog I’m walking, with its owner running after it yelling at the top of their voice…
Bringing a puppy home
Whether you are rehoming an adult dog or bringing a puppy home, this is an immensely exciting time for the whole family. You need to plan a few things before you are ready to welcome your new addition so that when they finally arrive. Preparation means you can focus your attention on them entirely. The…