Christmas is over, and the holiday adverts from people like TUI (others are available) start advertising on the TV, which prompts you to book the summer holiday for the family. At this point, you should also start thinking about who will care for your dog. Family, friend, home border, pet sitter or a licensed kennel/hotel…
Dog Tos
Dog Theft Prevention Tips
Dog owners who have a garden are some of the luckiest out there. Your dog has a natural environment where they can play and run, and you can let them out at any time of day. They’re getting lots of physical exercise! However, the COVID-19 pandemic has had an unfortunate side effect. Since people want…
What to do when your dog refuses to walk
As a professional dog walker, this is a question I occasionally get asked. Generally, dogs love to go for a walk and explore the world around them. Daily walks are essential for your and your dog’s health and fitness. But occasionally, a dog refuses to walk. For a small percentage or occasionally for other reasons,…
The Pros and Cons of Dog Harness and collars
Advantages of Collars: First of all let me make it clear that this refers to ordinary collars and NOT I REPEAT NOT check or half check collars, e-collars, pinch or prong collars that I would NEVER recommend as a professional dog walker or even consider using on my own 2 dogs. One of the main…
What to do if you find a lost dog
If you’ve discovered a stray dog, it’s probably more than likely that its owner is searching for it somewhere nearby. There are three important things to remember if you come across a stray dog – your safety, the safety of the dog and those around you. Here we give several suggestions for what to do…
Choosing the Right Footwear for Wet Weather Dog Walks
This article on wet weather footwear is brought to you by Finchley dog walker and is part of our dog walking footwear and clothing series. As a scout leader and a dog walker, I probably spend 75 percent of the year in walking shoes or boots. As you can imagine being a scout leader for…
Why do dogs like rolling in fox poo?
We all love our best friends and pretty much everything they do… but if we’re honest, there’s a good chance some of their habits are not going to be on that list. Why Does My Dog Roll in Fox Poo? Now the jury’s out on why some dogs can’t resist a good old roll in…
How to take care of hiking boots
A Guide for Cleaning and Caring for Hiking Boots Whether you enjoy walking with the dog, a Sunday afternoon ramble with the family, or simply enjoying the great outdoors, a decent pair of hiking boots will serve you well and make it far more enjoyable. Hiking is a great way to exercise and to see…