Christmas is an exciting time of the year for the entire family, including your dog. Most owners want their four-legged furry friend to be involved in all the festivities, including a dog Christmas dinner. Much of what we eat at Christmas is suitable for your dog, but there are a few things to watch out…
Looking at Christmas from your dog’s point of view, it’s a very exciting time of the year when many strange and unusual items are brought into your home, which means it’s time for adventures and mischief for them. Christmas trees, unique plants, shining decorations, presents, and exciting foods will all be of enormous interest to…
Christmas snacks and leftover foods for your dog It’s coming up to Christmas again, which means lots of lovely feasts and foodie treats to look forward to. There will, of course, be the Christmas turkey, a honey glazed ham and not to mention the delicious Christmas pudding and mince pies. We will all eat our…
One of the most exciting nights of the year is 31st October – Halloween, when spirits and ghoulies roam the earth, and the neighbourhood kids in strange costumes come knocking on your door requesting treats. Halloween is great fun for humans, but not necessarily so for our dogs. As a professional dog walker, many clients…
Now that the nights are getting shorter, we know that autumn is just around the corner. With the mild weather, we’re able to take our dogs out walking in the countryside and the woods. This results in several toxic risks that we need to be aware of. Both acorns and conkers can prove deadly…
A dramatic increase in the number of dog ticks discovered in the UK A tick is an 8-legged parasite that loves to drink your dog’s blood. They are minuscule and difficult to see, but once they’ve attached themselves to your dog, they can swell almost to the size of a pea, submerging their mouth-parts into…
Be cautious when taking your dog shopping due to increased dog theft. You might never expect it to happen to you. Yet the thought of your dog being taken, snatched in broad daylight, stolen from your garden, or slipped out of your car park—is terrifying. Every week, around five dogs are stolen in the UK….
Just like humans, pets, especially puppies, can get into all sorts of trouble/accidents, and over the 12 or so years that your best friend is with you, there is a good chance that they will injure themselves at least once or twice. Most dogs love adventure and exploring. However, the world is full of dangers….
