If you see a dog wearing a yellow ribbon, yellow lead cover, yellow bandana, or an “I NEED SPACE” message, there is a simple thing you can do to help: Give that dog more room. Yellow is used by the Yellow Dog movement as a visual way for an owner or handler to say that…
A practical guide from real walks in Finchley and Muswell Hill Easter can be a nice time to get out more with your dog. Longer days. Better weather. More people in the parks. But from a dog walker’s point of view, it also brings a mix of risks I see every year. Chocolate dropped on…
Spring is a sign of a new start. It is a season of fluorescent and festivities. After an extended horizon of winters and autumn, spring is warmly welcomed by everyone worldwide. Many communities also welcome spring with cultural norms. They celebrate the start of this season as part of their culture and religion. At the…
Why Other Dogs May Still Need Space Updated May 2026 This article offers general guidance only. If your dog is showing serious fear, aggression, anxiety or sudden behaviour changes, speak to a qualified reward-based behaviour professional or your vet. “Don’t worry, my dog is friendly.” It is a phrase many of us have heard…
Any dog owner in England cannot fail to have noticed that, by law, their Dog must be microchipped by 6 April 2016. This has been introduced for many reasons, from encouraging better dog ownership to helping reunite lost or stolen dogs with their owners. What does the law say? All dog owners in England, Scotland…
Updated October 2026 | By Derek (Del) Chambers, Finchley Dog Walker Fleas, ticks, worms and mites are among the parasites that can affect dogs in the UK. Some cause relatively mild irritation, while others can lead to serious illness. During my solo dog walks around Finchley and Muswell Hill, I regularly spend time in parks,…
Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats – Lift that Lip!! Mrs Miggins (name has been changed to protect the innocent!!) is a loving pet owner. Her two cats, Salt and Pepper, and her dog Bruno (names have also been changed!) are regular visitors to the vets but do not need to come frequently. We see…
Valentine’s Day looks harmless on the surface. Flowers arrive. Chocolates appear on tables. Cards, balloons and shiny wrapping get left around the house. Plans change. Visitors come and go. For dogs, that combination can create real risk. I see it every year. Not because people are careless, but because Valentine’s Day hazards are not obvious…
