Updated July 2026 Broken glass is one of the walking hazards I regularly watch for on pavements, paths and grass verges around Finchley. It can be difficult to see, particularly in long grass, fallen leaves or poor light. A dog may step on a shard before you realise it is there. Some glass injuries are…
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…
Updated October 2026 | By Derek (Del) Chambers, Finchley Dog Walker You don’t need a cupboard full of expensive toys to enrich your dog’s life. In fact, some of the simplest activities, such as searching for food, sniffing on a walk or investigating a cardboard box, can be just as enjoyable as specially designed equipment….
Updated July 2026 Not every dog needs to march around the same route at the same pace. Some dogs need space. Some need time. And some need us to stop saying “Come on” every 30 seconds. I work with a lot of rescue, nervous and sensitive dogs. Over the years, I have learnt that trying…
Updated July 2026 If your dog has eaten a cigarette, cigarette butt, loose tobacco or another product containing nicotine, contact your vet straight away. Do this even if your dog appears completely normal. Nicotine can affect dogs quickly, and the level of risk depends on the product, the amount involved, how the exposure happened and…
Updated July 2026 Dogs are very good at noticing when someone drops a crisp or leaves a plate of chips within reach. A single stolen plain crisp is a very different situation from a small dog eating an entire family-sized packet of heavily seasoned snacks. Neither crisps nor takeaway chips are suitable regular dog treats….
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…
Updated October 2026 | By Derek (Del) Chambers, Finchley Dog Walker Christmas often means a house full of people, presents, food, laughter and somebody arriving at the door just as you’re putting the dinner on. For some dogs, it’s all rather exciting. For others, the sudden arrival of unfamiliar people, noisy children and changes to…
