Gilly is a Male German Shepherd x Retriever (Born 03/2005) and sadly his owner passed away very recently and I am now looking for either temporary foster home or ideally a “forever ” home he can enjoy his remaining years Since Gilly came from Batersea at 6 months (approx), he has always lived with the…
Articles from February 2016
Is your Canine Friend Under the Weather?
Storms Frank, Gertrude and Imogen have left parts of the UK swamped with floods and high winds, followed by short, icy blasts. To leave the house for anything other than essential trips has been the order of things for many families. humans’ suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is well documented. The lack of sunshine…
Microchipping Dogs Becomes Law
Micro chipping the dogs Dog is one of the most faithful companion of a man. He becomes man’s partner in his moments of grief and sorrow. A dog owner’s worst fear is parting with his beloved dog. Here, at Finchley Dog Walker, realise this and are happy with government’s new legislation of micro chipping each…
The Dangers of Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of us may be planning or expecting some special treatment from our loved ones, be it a bunch of fresh red roses or scrumptious chocolates. But for dog owners, these romantic treats also come with a danger warning for your pooches, so make sure it’s not a…
Dogs and Cancer
Sadly dogs are even more prone to cancer than humans are and just like us, the faster you can detect it the better your dog’s chance. Of course a regular trip to the vet won’t cause any harm, but because cancer spreads faster through canines, we thought we’d come up with a simple 10 step…
Chinese Lanterns – the Dangers for Dogs
Chinese New Year is a huge celebration in communities around the world not just in China, and with a high population of Chinese communities in London and the UK, it’s no wonder that there are numerous planned celebrations for the 6th February 2016 to greet the Chinese New Year in style. Many of these celebrations,…
The alternative to stick throwing for your dog
With vets telling us that stick-injuries in dogs are becoming increasingly common, dog owners are being warned against the perils of throwing wooden sticks for dogs to retrieve and catch etc. For those with dogs that enjoy the thrill of the chase whilst out on a dog walk, what are the safer alternatives? Frisbees For…