One of the common mistakes made by dog owners around the world is to assume that the dog only needs to have a couple of walks to stretch limbs. Dogs, like human beings, need to expend their mental energy and physical walks. While ripping toys into shreds might amuse them for some time, they will…
If your dog refuses to walk, it can feel worrying, frustrating, and sometimes embarrassing. One minute, you are ready to head out. Next, your dog has planted themselves firmly on the pavement and will not budge. This is one of the most common concerns I hear from owners across Finchley and North London. It affects…
Now that the nights are getting shorter, we know that autumn is just around the corner. With the mild weather, we’re able to take our dogs out walking in the countryside and the woods. This results in several toxic risks that we need to be aware of. Both acorns and conkers can prove deadly…
Training Rewards We all know that it has been scientifically proven that the outdated idea of punishment training for dogs is not only desirable – it simply doesn’t work! Positive training, with appropriate rewards, is much more effective and less likely to stress the dog and you! So what can you use as a dog…
Winter is tough on human skin so you may take more care in extreme weather like snow. It is no different for your dog either, particularly with their paws. Although their paws are equipped with thick pads and fur, this isn’t always sufficient to protect them during winter snow. So it is up to you…
Unfortunately, in this day and age, many of us have to go out to work and leave our dogs alone to amuse and entertain themselves. This has to be carefully managed not to cause psychological problems for him, such as extreme boredom. Boredom, in turn, can cause problems for us, such as a wrecked house….
