When I’m out walking my client’s dogs, in my role as a professional dog walker, I literally cannot take my eyes from the paths, keeping one eye out for the dogs and the other focused on looking for broken glass in front of us and then trying to avoid it. I often come across some…
Living with dogs means accepting a certain level of mess, muddy paws, loose hair, and nose prints on the windows. But that doesn’t mean you have to choose between a clean home and your dog’s company. I’ve lived with multiple dogs for years, and I’ve tried just about every shortcut out there. Some work. Some…
Dogs do not just need exercise as walking alone is often not enough.They need things to think about. Enrichment Type What It Helps With Lick mats Calming anxious dogs Snuffle mats Encouraging natural sniffing Puzzle feeders Mental stimulation Natural chews Relaxation and boredom relief Sniff walks Reducing stress Many behaviour issues I see on walks…
Why Letting Your Dog Stop and Sniff Matters Most dog walks people see around Finchley look the same. A dog is walking quickly beside someone or jogging behind to keep up (this is becoming very common).A tight lead.Very little stopping. The aim seems to be distance. But for many dogs, especially nervous, reactive or rescue…
How do you reach into your pocket, and your dog’s eyes light up? They know a treat’s coming and they’re ready to work for it. Or maybe they’re bouncing, barking, and trying to guess what you want. I see both reactions often. Some dogs switch on the moment they smell a treat. Others get too…
What happens if my dog eats a cigarette butt? It’s probably no surprise to find that your dog has at some point eaten a cigarette butt from the floor. Many tobacco products actually have food like smell, many of them tasting like menthol or mint. Still, the real problem arises from nicotine, found in many…
Many humans can’t resist junk food. This could be a packet of Pringles while watching the TV or some chips while playing a board game. However, it is essential to remember that while Pringles, Cheetos, and QQuavers are tasty, they are also bad for us. So, are these tasty snacks also bad for our dogs?…
Come October/November, and the weather starts to get cold; all we want to do is hibernate. However, your dog still needs to get both physical and mental exercise. A nice daily walk can help break the day up, give a toilet break, and relieve boredom, but it is not always enough in winter. Our dogs…
