Older dogs suffer from many of the same ‘old-age’ complaints as we do and the most common one of these is arthritis. It is heart-breaking to see your senior pal hobbling painfully around the park and the usual solution is to rush off to the vet’s and spend a fortune on pain-relieving medications for the…
Articles from August 2014
Diary pt 1
A Day in the Life of a London Dog Walker When I took the decision to leave the office and become a London dog walker, if truth be told I did think it might be an easy and idyllic career. How naive was I? Although there are days where I stroll through the beautiful English…
Attacks on your dog: What to do
Attacks on your dog: What to do Another dog attacking your canine friend is possible. It could happen on the street, in the park or anywhere else where there is a chance of other dogs being around. You may not be able to foresee the attack, body language does help, but sometimes this can be…
Understanding Barking
Dogs bark for many different reasons. Some dogs bark more than others, however your canine friend will usually bark to tell you something. It may be that they are trying to warn you of a danger, or express happiness and delight when they see their favourite toy. They may be telling you that they are…
Are you ready for a Scooby Snack?
We’ve all had the feeling, haven’t we, that what’s really needed after a good walk with our dogs is somewhere to sit and have a great coffee; where the dog isn’t regarded as public enemy number one. Well, search no more. Scooby’s Boutique Coffee Shop is here to save the day. Scooby’s is on London…
Retractable Dog Leads – Good or Bad?
Retractable dog leads are sold everywhere, in pet shops, market stalls, and online. They can range in price from £8 to £100 plus and come in every colour you can think of. You can get shorter, lightweight leads for small dogs or sturdier ones for large dogs, and they are sold on the premise…
Dogs and Thunderstorms
Helping your dog to deal with thunderstorms Not all dogs will react to thunderstorms. Some dogs will sleep through it but others will react to different degrees. It can be heartbreaking to watch. Even before the first clap of thunder, otherwise well-behaved dogs may begin to pace, pant, shiver, cling to their owners, hide behind…