FACT! – DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS!! With temperatures rising this week, are you aware of the dangers of leaving your dog in a parked car? Imagine the scene – its 25 Deg C, a sunny day,, and you need to head out to the shops on an errand,, and you decide to take your…
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Walking your dog in summer
Now that summer is on its way, and we can all look forward to some hot, sunny days spending more time outdoors. However, as a responsible dog owner, there are certain times and factors that you need to consider when walking your dog during the summer season to ensure that he is safe and protected…
Taking Care When you visit the Countryside
At this time of the year, and especially with the weather picking up, many of us will be heading out to the countryside to walk our dogs. As responsible dog owners, we know that our dogs are always obedient, but what about when they come across sheep or other animals on your rambles? Follow the…
Is your Dog a Reactive Dog?
A “Reactive” Dog, will show signs of aggressive or anxious behaviour towards another dog, by growling, barking, snarling or lunging at them. It can be a response to being afraid of coming into contact with a dog they have never met before, or a frustration of being on a lead and not able to greet…
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…
Different activities by dog breed
Dog owners generally walk their dogs in a similar fashion. As such, there is no set-in-stone formula to inform exactly how often they need a walk, the type of exercise they need or how much any particular breed of dog requires. Your dog may enjoy a five-minute walk around the block or perhaps an energetic…
Finchley Dog Walker supports “Respect the Lead” campaign
Respect the Lead takes this understanding a step further. It suggests that we need to spread the word, particularly to other dog owners, that sometimes dogs are walked on the Lead for a certain reason and that their dogs need to interact safely and happily with other canines. Controlling your Dog Not all dog owners…
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…