Updated July 2026 Harvest mites are tiny outdoor parasites that can cause intense itching and sore skin in dogs. They are most commonly encountered from late summer into autumn, particularly during dry, sunny weather. Dogs pick up the larval mites from vegetation and the ground rather than directly from another dog. Some dogs develop only…
Warning Signs Dog Owners Should Not Ignore Updated July 2026 Dogs cannot tell us: My stomach really hurts. Or: I feel dizzy. Or: I’m struggling to breathe. They show us through changes in their body and behaviour. The difficult bit for dog owners is deciding whether something can be calmly monitored or whether you need…
Updated Aug 2026 Cross-breed dogs are everywhere. You see them in rescue centres, family homes, and parks across Finchley and beyond. Some people actively look for them. Others bring one home without knowing much about their background. If you are thinking about getting a cross-breed dog, or already live with one, it helps to be…
What to Know Before and After Bringing Your Dog Home Updated April 2026 Getting a dog for the first time is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming very quickly. Most of the new owners I work with in Finchley aren’t doing anything wrong. They just haven’t been shown what those early days and weeks…
Updated September 2026 Dogs and children can have wonderful relationships, but those relationships need help from adults. Children and dogs communicate very differently. Children can be noisy, fast, wobbly, affectionate and unpredictable. Dogs may find hugging, grabbing, faces close to theirs, sudden movement or being followed when they try to leave uncomfortable. The most important…
Updated August 2026 Going on holiday should be enjoyable, but deciding who will care for your dog can feel more difficult than choosing where to go. Your main options include: There is no single arrangement that is right for every dog. A confident, sociable dog who enjoys new places may settle happily with a licensed…
With all this hot weather, more and more people will take their dogs for walks in cool shady, woody areas. The Woodland Trust have put together some tips for walking in woodlands and staying safe. Keep your Dog insight – Woods are really exciting places for dogs, and they can cover many acres of land….
How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Safe in Summer Updated April 2026 Hot pavements are one of the easiest summer dog risks to miss. You step outside in shoes. Your dog does not. That is the simple bit we often forget. On warm days, tarmac, paving stones and concrete can heat up far more than…
