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…
One of the most exciting nights of the year is 31st October – Halloween, when spirits and ghoulies roam the earth, and the neighbourhood kids in strange costumes come knocking on your door requesting treats. Halloween is great fun for humans, but not necessarily so for our dogs. As a professional dog walker, many clients…
Now that the nights are getting shorter, we know that autumn is just around the corner. With the mild weather, we’re able to take our dogs out walking in the countryside and the woods. This results in several toxic risks that we need to be aware of. Both acorns and conkers can prove deadly…
A dramatic increase in the number of dog ticks discovered in the UK A tick is an 8-legged parasite that loves to drink your dog’s blood. They are minuscule and difficult to see, but once they’ve attached themselves to your dog, they can swell almost to the size of a pea, submerging their mouth-parts into…
How to reduce the risk of losing your dog – prevention can reduce lots of anguish and worry. Losing a dog that goes missing, no matter how long, certainly makes you more attentive, more cautious about your surroundings, and take fewer risks regarding your safety. During my dog walking sessions, I often come across a…
Be cautious when taking your dog shopping due to increased dog theft. You might never expect it to happen to you. Yet the thought of your dog being taken, snatched in broad daylight, stolen from your garden, or slipped out of your car park—is terrifying. Every week, around five dogs are stolen in the UK….
