Tips for Walking Your Dog at night Autumn evenings are lovely. The leaves are beginning to turn beautiful shades of gold and amber. Temperatures are beginning to fall, and the woollies and warm coats have been brought out of hibernation. For those of us who have to walk the dog in the evening after work,…
Articles from September 2014
Weekend Big Adventures
“Weekend Big Adventures “ with The Finchley Dog Walker This new service we are now offering is proving to be very popular. A “Weekend Big Adventure” consists of a two hour walk visiting Totteridge Fields or Hampstead Heath for example. Your dog will enjoy all the aspects of my normal weekly walks but to the…
Seasonal Canine Illnesses
Besides the usual allergies and pests that might harm your pet during the change of seasons, there is also the risk of other potentially harmful illnesses that can affect your dog as the result of a fun romp in the woods. UK dog walkers should be aware of SCI (Seasonal Canine Illnesses) symptoms that may…
Dogs and Conkers
Dogs are extremely susceptible to poisoning throughout the seasons. One of the worst times of years for dogs is now, Autumn, and one of the worst causes for poisoning are the things that have blessed many of us with happy childhood memories: conkers. As a Finchley based dog walker I’ve heard a few not…
Autumn Dog Walking Tips
Be Safe and Wear Something Bright Whilst Dog Walking I am sure that you have seen the advertising campaign that is aimed more at Young People to help keep us safe at night during the darker evening. However, this applies to everyone including dog walkers. So always “Be seen at night – wear something bright!”…
Prevent Dog Disease by Exercise
Exercise is Good For You and The Dog Not only does exercising your dog keep him fit and healthy – it may also prevent diseases often associated with dogs that don’t get enough exercise. Just as exercise can prevent premature aging and diseases in humans, dogs also benefit from having an exercise routine in their…
Calming Your Dogs at Mealtime
Sometimes all it takes is opening the pantry door or getting out the dog bowl to alert your dog that food is on the way. If you have more than one dog, mealtimes could erupt into a growling and pushing match. This might result in the dog gorging down the food too fast and…