Keeping Your Dog Healthy with Regular Exercise Regular exercise is essential for your dog’s health. It helps prevent weight gain, improves overall well-being, and reduces the risk of several health issues. Just as exercise keeps humans fit and reduces the risk of disease, it plays the same role for dogs. A consistent routine keeps your…
Blog
Calming Your Dogs at Mealtime
Sometimes all it takes is opening the pantry door or getting out the dog bowl to alert your dog that food is on the way. If you have more than one dog, mealtimes could erupt into growling and pushing matches. This might result in the dog gorging down the food too fast and having an…
Diary pt 1
A Day in the Life of a London Dog Walker When I took the decision to leave the office and become a London dog walker, if truth be told I did think it might be an easy and idyllic career. How naive was I? Although there are days where I stroll through the beautiful English…
Understanding Barking
Dogs bark for many different reasons. Some dogs bark more than others. However, your canine friend will usually bark to tell you something. They may be trying to warn you of a danger or express happiness and delight when they see their favourite toy. They may be telling you that they are in distress or…
Retractable Dog Leads – Good or Bad?
Retractable dog leads are sold everywhere, in pet shops, market stalls, and online. They can range in price from £8 to £100 plus and come in every colour you can think of. You can get shorter, lightweight leads for small dogs or sturdier ones for large dogs, and they are sold on the premise that…
Dogs and Thunderstorms
Helping your dog deal with thunderstorms Not all dogs will react to thunderstorms. Some dogs will sleep through it, but others will respond differently. Dogs can sense thunder long before it comes and starts pacing up and down, panting, trying to get under the bed etc., to hide. This can be hard for owners to…
Why you should see a vet
Do You Have a Regular Vet? Check Up’s Dogs are an important part of the family, just like children. I am sure, like many people, if you feel under the weather, you go to the doctor, or if you have children, you make sure they have regular checkups, vaccinations, etc. So why should your dog…
Harvest Mites
Harvest Mites and Your Dog Around this time of year, particularly July – September, harvest mites are at their peak in numbers, producing a high risk of skin problems for domestic animals – particularly dogs. What are harvest mites? They are small mites that start off as an egg then larvae and finally become an…