Looking at Christmas from your dog’s point of view, it’s a very exciting time of the year when many strange and unusual items are brought into your home, which means it’s time for adventures and mischief for them. Christmas trees, unique plants, shining decorations, presents, and exciting foods will all be of enormous interest to…
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12 Days of Dog Christmas
The festive season can be a peculiar time for our dogs. Their usual, safe environment is filled with Christmas trees, sparkling lights, flowers and noisy crackers. There may be unfamiliar visitors coming to your home, and your routine is likely to change. Finchley Dog Walker has suggested several of the pet hazards around at this…
Beware the hazards of the Christmas Post
When we think about Christmas dangers for dogs, we often picture obvious hazards like baubles on the tree, tangled tinsel, or rich foods left unattended on the dining table. However, one of the most overlooked risks during the festive season comes from Christmas posts. Those seemingly innocent parcels and cards that bring us so much…
Dog Walking and Dark Mornings
Even though the mornings may be dark in the autumn and winter, your dog still needs to go for a walk. We hope this article will help provide some tips on staying safe
Christmas Dog Snacks
Christmas snacks and leftover foods for your dog It’s coming up to Christmas again, which means lots of lovely feasts and foodie treats to look forward to. There will, of course, be the Christmas turkey, a honey glazed ham and not to mention the delicious Christmas pudding and mince pies. We will all eat our…
10 Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe at Halloween
One of the most exciting nights of the year is October 31st – Halloween when spirits and ghoulies roam the earth and the neighbourhood kids in strange costumes come knocking on your door requesting treats. Halloween is great fun for humans but not necessarily so for our dogs. As a professional dog walker, many clients…
Be aware of the poison risk to dogs from Acorns and Conkers.
Now that the nights are getting shorter, we know that autumn is just around the corner. With the mild weather, we’re able to take our dogs out walking in the countryside and the woods. This results in several toxic risks that we need to be aware of. Both acorns and conkers can prove deadly…
Ticks on the rise
A dramatic increase in the number of dog ticks discovered in the UK A tick is an 8-legged parasite that loves to drink your dog’s blood. They are minuscule and difficult to see, but once they’ve attached themselves to your dog, they can swell almost to the size of a pea, submerging their mouth-parts into…