Now that summer is on its way, and we can all look forward to some hot, sunny days spending more time outdoors. However, as a responsible dog owner, there are certain times and factors that you need to consider when walking your dog during the summer season to ensure that he is safe and protected…
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3 Second Rule
How to successfully manage the 3-second meeting rule for dogs Further to our article on Approaching dogs, we decided to do one on the 3-second rule .For dogs that don’t know each other, the initial idea is to allow a basic introduction where they meet without the experience of becoming an unpleasant venture. Even if…
Waterproof Garments
How to care for your waterproof items of clothing This article on caring for waterproof garments is a follow up to the one we did regarding drying out wet footwear. Although some outwear garments will be labelled waterproof or water-resistant, they perform in different ways but handle them similarly when reading care instructions. Well maintained…
The best ways to dry out your wet running shoes and walking boots
I am sharing some tips about drying out walking boots in this article. As you can imagine, I wear hiking boots a lot, both as a dog walker and as a scout leader. This is a follow-up to our article on cat litter. Start the Cleaning and Drying process as soon as you can Most…
How to re-settle your dog after Christmas festivities
Christmas is a magical time for everyone in the family, including your pets. With the mix of excitable and relaxed atmosphere, it’s obvious to your dog that something is a little bit different, not to mention the presents that they (may have) got to open. Why Christmas can be stressful Christmas can be a stressful…
Dog tips for the New Year
The beginning of the New Year is the ideal time to think about your pet’s changing needs and sort through your dog’s particulars to ensure everything is in order. Dates for your calendar Check through your diary for the coming year, and note any important dates to carry out such as vaccinations, when flea and…
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…
Do You Have a Reactive Dog?
Even if you have never heard the term ‘reactive dog’, you will have seen at least one. Here at Finchley dog walker, we see them all the time, but some are so hard to handle that their owners find themselves joining the ‘3 am club’ for owners who daren’t walk their dogs regularly! What is…