Approaching and petting dogs – Why consent before touching is important This article follows our one on Dogs and Children. It is essential to remember a dog may be fearful for many reasons: a result of a traumatic experience, lack of early integration, genetics, or being anxious around strangers, which is a particular problem at…
Looking at Christmas from your dog’s point of view, it’s a very exciting time of the year when many strange and unusual items are brought into your home, which means it’s time for adventures and mischief for them. Christmas trees, unique plants, shining decorations, presents, and exciting foods will all be of enormous interest to…
The festive season can be a peculiar time for our dogs. Their usual, safe environment is filled with Christmas trees, sparkling lights, flowers and noisy crackers. There may be unfamiliar visitors coming to your home, and your routine is likely to change. Finchley Dog Walker has suggested several of the pet hazards around at this…
If you’ve discovered a stray dog, it’s probably more than likely that its owner is searching for it somewhere nearby. There are three important things to remember if you come across a stray dog – your safety, the safety of the dog and those around you. Here we give several suggestions for what to do…
When we think about Christmas dangers for dogs, we often picture obvious hazards like baubles on the tree, tangled tinsel, or rich foods left unattended on the dining table. However, one of the most overlooked risks during the festive season comes from Christmas posts. Those seemingly innocent parcels and cards that bring us so much…
Tips to help you choose the correct Dog Walker or Pet Sitter Of course, we all love our dogs. We wish to spend as much quality time with them as is achievable. Still, given that most of us work, not to mention the unexpected events that sometimes pop up in our busy lives, many of…
Christmas snacks and leftover foods for your dog It’s coming up to Christmas again, which means lots of lovely feasts and foodie treats to look forward to. There will, of course, be the Christmas turkey, a honey glazed ham and not to mention the delicious Christmas pudding and mince pies. We will all eat our…
Help your dog to survive Diwali – the festival of lights and fireworks. Being one of the most important festivals in Indian culture, the celebration of the Festival of Lights, or Diwali, sees thousands of people in the UK attend celebratory events, prayers and firework displays every autumn. This year, the events will take place…
