Just like us, your dog’s skin can be sensitive to the elements, especially during the winter. The continuous changes from cold and wet outside to warm and dry inside could leave your four-legged friend with itchy skin, cracked paws and matted fur. But here at Finchley Dog Walker, we’ve got some super skincare tips for…
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Choosing the Right Footwear for Wet Weather Dog Walks
This article on wet weather footwear is brought to you by Finchley dog walker and is part of our dog walking footwear and clothing series. As a scout leader and a dog walker, I probably spend 75 percent of the year in walking shoes or boots. As you can imagine being a scout leader for…
The Growing Concern of Overweight Dogs
The ever-growing so-called obesity epidemic in humans has been a very real concern for some years now, with health concerns like diabetes, cancer, depression and heart disease, and an undoubted effect on quality of life. Sadly, the same is true of our dogs –the RSPCA now says it’s a serious welfare issue. Why is this…
Dogs and Frozen Ponds
Our best friends are a tough bunch on the whole and they never complain, which of course makes it all the more important that we look out for them and there is no more important time to do that than in Winter. Winter as we all know, is the harshest season for everyone, except polar…
Can Dogs Die in Cold Weather?
Dogs love going out on a walk – and playing in the snow! As a pet owner, you always try to make up for lost time and take them out on a walk whenever you can – but it might be a bit difficult to adhere to the same routine in your busy schedules, especially…
How to Help a Dog Caught in Barbed Wire
Your dog’s safety is likely one of your largest concerns. When they are sick or hurt, you ensure that a licensed veterinarian sees them and meticulously cares for them during their recovery by ensuring that they receive all of the required medication. We love them with all of our hearts, and they, in turn, are…
Breaking up a Dog Fight Safely
It’s one of every dog owner’s worst fears—your dog suddenly ends up in a scuffle with another. Maybe you’re out on a walk, or at the park, and things go from playful to hostile in seconds. Most of the time, dogs sort out their differences on their own. But when they don’t, and a proper…
Homemade Christmas dog treats
Here’s one thing many of us can be sure of as we wind up the Christmas festivities and head into New Year: a fridge and cupboard full of leftovers. It’s not good to waste food. However, if done correctly, you can create some fab treats for your dog from the festive leftovers that will…