At this time of the year, and especially with the weather picking up, many of us will be heading out to the countryside to walk our dogs. As responsible dog owners, we know that our dogs are always obedient, but what about when they come across sheep or other animals on your rambles? Follow the…
Articles from: 2018
Is your Dog a Reactive Dog?
A “Reactive” Dog, will show signs of aggressive or anxious behaviour towards another dog, by growling, barking, snarling or lunging at them. It can be a response to being afraid of coming into contact with a dog they have never met before, or a frustration of being on a lead and not able to greet…
Five signs of disease in older dogs
One of the realities in life is that your dog is likely to reach old age before you do! Middle age in dogs begins from seven years old, with some larger breeds ageing even sooner. As a nation, we are improving at looking after our pets. With improvements in the food we feed them, a…
Whose walk is it?
Remember the Dog – when Dog Walking! Regardless of the size or breed of your dog, all responsible dog owners will walk their pets, or should do! While exercising your pooch sometimes seems a bit of a chore, many owners do actually enjoy the exercise as well as the quality time they get to spend…
Different activities by dog breed
Dog owners generally walk their dogs in a similar fashion. As such, there is no set-in-stone formula to inform exactly how often they need a walk, the type of exercise they need or how much any particular breed of dog requires. Your dog may enjoy a five-minute walk around the block or perhaps an energetic…
Interview With Zoe Blake Founder of Respect the Lead
So Zoe can you tell me a bit about yourself I started my veterinary nurse training when I was 16, qualified in 1996 and have continued in the profession ever since. I currently juggle my time between running my own business, ‘The friendly pet nurse’, working night shifts at a local Orthopaedic referral centre, studying…
Finchley Dog Walker supports “Respect the Lead” campaign
Respect the Lead takes this understanding a step further. It suggests that we need to spread the word, particularly to other dog owners, that sometimes dogs are walked on the Lead for a certain reason and that their dogs need to interact safely and happily with other canines. Controlling your Dog Not all dog owners…
Mothers’ Day gifts that may pose a danger to our pets
When we are all spoiling our lovely Mothers and Mums this weekend, remember that your dog is likely to be at home too and in on the action, investigating the wrapped presents, sniffing the flowers and attempting to eat the delicious chocolates. As responsible pet owners, we need to be aware of the dangers that…