You’re off on holiday soon – things you need to remember and plan for your house sitter before you go You’ve probably been planning your annual vacation or weekend away, for some time deciding what you need to pack into your suitcase. If you’re leaving your pet behind, in the capable hands of Finchley Dog…
Articles from August 2017
Kennel Cough is on the increase this year – has your dog been affected?
Canine infectious tracheobronchitis or a kennel cough, is an upper respiratory infection A kennel cough is named as it can very quickly spread through canines that are housed with other dogs or boarded in kennels There are many treatments available, including vaccinations, medication and natural remedies At this time of the year, when many owners…
Finchley to Muswell Hill
A walk with your doggy companions If you enjoyed our recent Dollis Valley walk then I am sure you will enjoy our walk from Finchley to Muswell Hill We began today’s route at Summer Lane, walked a short way down until we came to Glebelands on the right-hand side. We then walked at a slow…
Dog Walking in Dollis Valley
The Dollis Valley Walk near Barnet – A weekend dog walking I can definitely recommend I woke to gorgeous sunshine one-day last week, and the thought immediately came into my head to take my two dogs (Missy and Roxy) out on a totally different walking route. As a professional dog walker, I walk my customers’…
Why is it best to use a local pet sitter?
If you are planning an annual holiday, a long weekend break or just a short day trip, maybe you’re wanting to visit relatives or friends; has something unexpected cropped up, or do you have to be away from your home at short notice? One of the first things you need to consider is care for…
Does your dog love to play in water?
While many dogs enjoy messing around in water, in puddles and ponds, there are many breeds that seriously delight in being in deeper water Not all breeds of dogs are built for water activities How to get your dog used to enjoying the water It’s mistakenly believed that all dogs are “born swimmers” as the…
Grass seeds are a danger to your dog
It’s not widely known, but grass seeds create one of the most common summer dangers that pets, particularly dogs, are confronted with during the summer months. The tiny grass seeds easily penetrate the animal’s skin and somehow burrow into the dog’s body. There are usually very few symptoms to show how your dog has been…