How to Safely and Enjoyably Walk Your Dog During Winter Evenings When the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it’s easy to fall into a cosy routine of kicking off your shoes, shutting out the cold, and curling up in front of the TV. But let’s not forget your dog has been waiting…
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Exercising Dogs on Leads
Can a Dog Get Enough Exercise on the Lead? It will be no surprise to dog owners that you should ensure that your pet gets enough exercise. The amount of activity your dog needs will depend very much on its age and breed – larger, younger dogs will need exercise than an older or smaller…
Dogs and insurance a clear UK guide to protect your pet
You do your best for your pet. You keep up with vaccines. You buy good food. You budget for the routine bits. Then something unexpected happens. A limp after a field run. A blocked bladder. A dental issue that persists. The bill climbs. You feel that mix of worry and “how will I pay for…
Keeping the Dog Entertained While they are home alone
Unfortunately, in this day and age, it is essential for many of us to have to go out to work and leave a dog alone that has to amuse and entertain themselves. This has to be carefully managed not to cause psychological problems for him, such as extreme boredom. Boredom, in turn, can cause problems…
Garlic and your Dog
We all know the tasty difference garlic makes in the kitchen, but did you know it has medicinal properties as well? Garlic has been used for its healing properties for thousands of years, especially in Chinese medicine. Our canine friends can reap the benefits too, if you believe the pro garlic brigade, with dogs seeing…
Why Is Walking A Dog So Good For Them?
Domestic dogs, as we all know, are descended from wolves, and although our modern canine friends come in all shapes and sizes, they still have the exact basic needs as their wild counterparts. Wolves in the wild keep moving – they have to do this to find food and shelter. Whilst our dogs no longer…
Christmas Presents for your Dog
Dogs are very much part of a family, so it makes perfect sense that they get to participate in Christmas festivities, including the custom of receiving presents. As a North London dog walker, I’m often asked about the best gifts for pooches. Whether you are a dog owner looking to treat your canine pal, or…
Christmas Dinner for Dogs
Christmas is a time for fun, family and food, and it is no surprise that those of us with dogs want to include our four-legged pals in the seasonal festivities, especially the central point of the day – Christmas dinner. During all the excitement, it is easy to become complacent with food items that can…