With vets telling us that stick injuries in dogs are becoming increasingly common, dog owners are being warned against the perils of throwing wooden sticks for dogs to retrieve and catch etc. For those with dogs that enjoy the thrill of the chase whilst out on a dog walk, what are the safer alternatives? Frisbees…
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Winter Weather Grooming For Dogs
With the cold weather set in for the next few months, you can do plenty to keep your dog in tip-top condition and ensure they’re well protected from the elements. As a north London dog walker, I know only too well how well-groomed dog fares throughout the winter, so here are some tips for winter…
Winter Skincare Tips for your Dog
Just like us, your dog’s skin can be sensitive to the elements, especially during the winter. The continuous changes from cold and wet outside to warm and dry inside could leave your four-legged friend with itchy skin, cracked paws and matted fur. But here at Finchley Dog Walker, we’ve got some super skincare tips for…
The Growing Concern of Overweight Dogs
The ever-growing so-called obesity epidemic in humans has been a very real concern for some years now, with health concerns like diabetes, cancer, depression and heart disease, and an undoubted effect on quality-of-life. Sadly, the same is true of our dogs –the RSPCA now says it’s a serious welfare issue. Why is this – and…
Dogs and Frozen Ponds
Our best friends are a tough bunch on the whole and they never complain, which of course makes it all the more important that we look out for them and there is no more important time to do that than in Winter. Winter as we all know, is the harshest season for everyone, except polar…
Can Dogs Die in Cold Weather?
Dogs love going out on a walk – and playing in the snow! As a pet owner, you always try to make up for lost time and take them out on a walk whenever you can – but it might be a bit difficult to adhere to the same routine in your busy schedules, especially…
How to Help a Dog Caught in Barbed Wire
Your dog’s safety is likely one of the largest concerns you have. When they are sick or hurt, you ensure that a licensed veterinarian sees them and meticulously care for them during their recovery by ensuring that they receive all of the required medication. We love them with all of our hearts and they, in…
Breaking up a Dog Fight Safely
Thankfully, it is generally not a common occurrence, but there will be an odd occasion for a dog fight. If this is something you experience, you need to be incredibly careful when breaking up a dog fight in a safe way so that you do not get bitten. Dogs go into fight or flight mode…