Thankfully, it is generally not a common occurrence, but there will be the odd occasion where a dog fight will happen. If this is something you experience, you need to be incredibly careful when breaking up a dog fight in a safe way so that you do not get bitten. Dogs go into fight or…
Articles from December 2015
Christmas Leftovers
Christmas leftovers to Homemade Dog treats! Here’s one thing many of us can be sure of as we wind up the Christmas festivities and head into New Year, and that’s a fridge and cupboard full of leftovers. It’s not good to waste food, however, if done correctly you can create some fab treats for your…
No Adverse Methods
Derek Chambers of Finchley Dog Walker uses Only Positive Methods There are a number of methods involved in reinforcing good behaviour in a dog. The point of the reinforcement is to show the dog that a specific behaviour is not good and will not be tolerated. When offering reinforcement to dogs it is important to…
Giving your Dog a Stress Free Christmas
Christmas is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Soon our homes will be adorned with the most elaborate and beautiful Christmas decorations and children everywhere will be on their best behaviour in anticipation of Santa’s annual visit. Although Christmas is a magical time of year, it can also be a very…
Cuts and Grazes
Dealing with minor cuts and bruises Dogs are always going to get into scrapes and the more adventurous among them are likely to show up with cuts and grazes now and then. So what should we do when if and when we discover pour pooch has a cut? Well first of all you need to…
First Aid for Eye Injuries
Dogs come in contact with a great many things throughout their day. We cannot always be there to stop them from becoming hurt and therefore it is important that we understand what should be done if the need for first aid occurs. First aid covers a wide range of ailments, so specifics are often needed…
The Importance of Maintaining Your Dog’s Routine at Christmas
Christmas is a time of year when all routines tend to get put to one side. Not least because there’s always so much going on, people visiting or perhaps you’re away from home, but have you stopped to think about how all these disruptions can affect your four-legged friend? Dogs Like Routine Dogs are sensitive…