Seeing plenty of other dogs on your walk is always a pleasant sight, especially now the weather is getting warmer. However, dog walking is etiquette, so it’s essential to be aware of how your dog approaches other dogs, particularly those on leads or those wearing a yellow ribbon. If you see a dog on a…
Your safety when you are out and about – paws for thought! Some time ago I wrote an article on safe dog walking and having seen the following advice from Monica Morgan SRN,SCM,RNT ( retired) BHSAI . I have done a follow-up If you are like me and enjoy going out walking the dogs in…
Biting is a fundamental part of being a dog. Dogs use their mouths completely differently to us – to explore the world, carry things, and identify objects by their taste and smell. This means that even our gentle, beloved pet dogs have the potential to bite – even if it is not in a vicious,…
If you’re here because your dog has just eaten chocolate, take a breath. This happens all the time. Dogs are quick, quiet, and led by smell. Chocolate gets left out during busy moments. Guests arrive with gifts. Kids drop sweets. Someone puts a bar “up high” and forgets the dog can jump. I work with…
Owning a dog is a big commitment in terms of time, money and energy; the energy commitment being the amount of time and effort you need to spend walking him. There is no hard and fast rule when it comes to dog walking, and much depends on the breed of the dog. Working dogs like…
Everybody loves cute and cuddly four-legged friends, but not everybody understands the positive mental and physical effects that having a dog can have on a person. Owning a dog can have health impacts that are by no means minimal. Dogs can improve a comprehensive arrangement of conditions and symptoms, ranging from depression and loneliness to…
Winter is tough on human skin so you may take more care in extreme weather like snow. It is no different for your dog either, particularly with their paws. Although their paws are equipped with thick pads and fur, this isn’t always sufficient to protect them during winter snow. So it is up to you…
No such thing as bad weather, just bad preparation If you have ever stepped outside on a dark winter morning to walk your dog, you will know how quickly cold seeps in. Fingers stiffen. Toes go numb. Paths look fine until you realise they are glazed with ice. Your dog is keen to go, but…
