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…
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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…
Best Dog Walkers on London – Top Picks Jan 2018
Wow! We have been rated with a 5-star review and noted as “Best Dog Walker in Barnet, London” on the “Three Best Rated” website. While browsing around the internet, I chanced upon this listing and discovered that Finchley Dog Walker is now noted as one of the Handpicked Top 3 Dog Walkers in Barnet London.…
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…
Controlling your dog in public
Dog owners are responsible for controlling their dogs in any public place whilst out on a dog walk Every dog needs to be trained to obey basic commands Follow some basic rules and use common sense Owning a dog is a privilege that every dog owner must take seriously. Dogs must be cared for and…
Pet Correctors are bad news for Dog Welfare
People often go to puzzling extremes to try and make their dogs obey commands. When confronted with undesirable behaviour, the first instinct of many owners is to use a tool that corrects the problem. There are many types of tools available for these kinds of tasks. All of them are bad. To make sure you…
Are Christmas Plants dangerous for our Pets?
Looking at Christmas from a dog’s perspective, lots of exciting and unusual things appear in your home, making it a very appealing time for them to get into all kinds of mischief. There are many interesting wrapped gifts, sparkling decorations, enticing foods and unusual trees and plants. Your dog will no doubt be interested in…