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…
Dog & Puppy Info
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…
Rock Salt / Grit
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…
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.…