We all love our best friends and pretty much everything they do, but if we’re honest, there’s a good chance some of their habits are not on that list. Why Does My Dog Roll in Fox Poo? Now the jury’s out on why some dogs can’t resist a good old roll in fox poo, the…
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Can you Really be Sure Who is Walking Your Dog?
Why Choose a Professional Dog Walker Over a Borrower? Here at Finchley Dog Walker, I’ve been asked many questions over the years. One that recently stood out was: “Why should I pay you to walk my dog when I could use someone who just wants to borrow a dog for a while?” It’s a fair…
Giant Hogweed – Can It Hurt Your Dog?
We have all heard stories about giant hogweed and how dangerous it can be, but just what exactly is it, how hazardous is it, what are the threats from giant hogweed to our dogs., and how can it be identified so we can keep ourselves and our pups at a safe distance? What is Giant…
The Dangers of Ticks
We encounter them on almost a daily basis. As ticks have always been a problem when it comes to dogs, with the changes in climate all over the world, ticks are beginning to thrive. Therefore, many are increasing awareness of the illnesses dogs succumb to when exposed to ticks. Ticks are vile, blood-sucking creatures that…
Chocolate and Dogs
Everybody loves special holidays such as Valentines Day, Easter or Christmas and the delicious chocolate that come along with it. Well, everyone except your dog, that is. As much as pet owners like to share holiday treats and goodies with our four-legged friends, we must never share our chocolates as dogs and chocolate do not…
How Often Should I Walk My Dog?
Owning a dog is a big commitment in terms of time, money and energy; the energy commitment being the amount of time and effort you need to spend walking him. There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to dog walking, and much depends on the breed of the dog. Working dogs like…
Why Having a Dog is Great for your Health
Everybody loves cute and cuddly four-legged friends, but not everybody understands the positive mental and physical effects that having a dog can have on a person. Owning a dog can have health impacts that are by no means minimal. Dogs can improve a comprehensive arrangement of conditions and symptoms, ranging from depression and loneliness to…
Protecting your Dog’s Paws in the Snow
Winter is tough on human skin so you may take more care in extreme weather like snow. It is no different for your dog either, particularly with their paws. Although their paws are equipped with thick pads and fur, this isn’t always sufficient to protect them during winter snow. So it is up to you…