How to Walk a Reactive Dog: Simple Steps for Calmer, Happier Walks Walking a reactive dog with fine-tuned survival skills isn’t always easy. You might feel anxious, frustrated, or unsure of what to do next. But you’re not alone—and things can change. Here’s a practical guide to help you manage reactivity and make walks more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The dangers to our dogs from Rock Salt and Dogs paws We are currently in the middle of a cold weather snap, with many pavements and roads covered in snow and ice. Local councils often use Road Grit and Rock Salt to keep the pathways clear for pedestrians to use them safely, but what many…
