Christmas can feel full on for you. It can feel even busier for your dog. Your home changes. Visitors arrive. Meal times shift. Walks happen later than planned. Decorations appear overnight. If you have a sensitive dog, you already know how much these changes can knock their confidence. If you have a laid-back dog, you…
Practical, calm advice for everyday dog owners If you spend enough time out walking dogs, you realise how quickly small things can turn into bigger problems if you’re not prepared. I’ve dealt with limping after a bad landing in Coldfall Woods, overheating on an unexpectedly warm day in Highgate Woods, and the odd paw cut…
Are you one of those dog owners who enjoy throwing sticks for your dog? After all, we all know dogs love a good game of fetch, and so many are around! When a dog has a stick, it can be challenging to remove it. Indeed, some dogs can be described as ‘daft as a stick!’….
Autumn For Dogs All the leaves are brown, and the sky is blue…well, we can be thankful for small mercy. Anyway, the signs are in, and Autumn is here now, which means despite the sunshine, we’re going to have to change our habits for the sake of our pooches. The Autumn months are a lovely…
Dogs have many things in common. Wagging tails, unending loyalty and of course, the desire to eat EVERYTHING. This can get them into trouble, especially if they get hold of toxic foods Sadly in this world, some people don’t understand the appeal of a canine companion and worse still, there are those out there who…
Adopting a rescue dog can be enormously rewarding, but a kind intention is only the beginning. You need to find a dog whose needs can be met safely and realistically within your home, household, working life and budget. Rescue dogs are individuals. Some settle quickly and appear comfortable from their first day. Others need considerable…
We all love our best friends and pretty much everything they do, but if we’re honest, some of their habits might not be on that list. Why Does My Dog Roll in Fox Poo? Now the jury’s out on why some dogs can’t resist a good old roll in fox poo, the foulest of muck….
Why Choose a Professional Dog Walker Over a Borrower? Here at Finchley Dog Walker, I’ve been asked many questions over the years. One that recently stood out was: “Why should I pay you to walk my dog when I could use someone who just wants to borrow a dog for a while?” It’s a fair…
