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…
How to reduce the risk of losing your dog – prevention can reduce lots of anguish and worry. Losing a dog that goes missing, no matter how long, certainly makes you more attentive, more cautious about your surroundings, and take fewer risks regarding your safety. During my dog walking sessions, I often come across a…
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….
Does your dog legally have to wear a collar and an ID tag, even though he may be microchipped? The answer to this is YES. Current legislation dating from the Control of Dogs Order Act 1992; all dogs have a requirement to wear an Identity tag and a collar when in a public place. The…
