Christmas is a time for enjoying yourself, relaxing and treating yourself to nice food and good company, and there is no reason your dog should be left out. Whilst they can enjoy the turkey, some of the treats we enjoy, such as mincemeat, macadamia nuts and chocolate, are poisonous so it’s best to treat them…
Dog & Puppy Info
Dogs and Christmas Leftovers
Are Christmas leftover food and snacks OK to feed to your dog? Now that we’ve all enjoyed our fantastic Christmas Fayre, chances are that you have leftovers sitting in the fridge. While we have all overindulged with drinking and eating, we can bet that your dog has also had some Christmas treats that he wouldn’t…
Can dogs eat Christmas dinner?
Christmas is an exciting time of the year for the entire family, including your dog. Most owners want their four-legged furry friend to be involved in all the festivities, including a dog Christmas dinner. Much of what we eat at Christmas is suitable for your dog, but there are a few things to watch out…
stress-mas
6 signs your dog is having a stress-mas There’s so much to be done at Christmas. Visiting relatives, hosting parties, ordering the turkey, buying presents and wrapping presents are just a few of the things we have to content with. If you’re feeling stressed out your dog might be too. They can also get stressed…
Please ask the Dog before Approaching
Approaching and petting dogs – Why consent before touching is important This article follows our one on Dogs and Children. It is essential to remember a dog may be fearful for many reasons: a result of a traumatic experience, lack of early integration, genetics, or being anxious around strangers, which is a particular problem at…
Protect your dog from these Christmas hazards and dangers.
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…
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…