Warning Signs Dog Owners Should Not Ignore Updated July 2026 Dogs cannot tell us: My stomach really hurts. Or: I feel dizzy. Or: I’m struggling to breathe. They show us through changes in their body and behaviour. The difficult bit for dog owners is deciding whether something can be calmly monitored or whether you need…
Cross-breed dogs are everywhere. You see them in rescue centres, family homes, and parks across Finchley and beyond. Some people actively look for them. Others bring one home without knowing much about their background. If you are thinking about getting a cross-breed dog, or already live with one, it helps to be realistic. There is…
How to help children stay safe around dogs at home and out on walks Derek Chambers is an affiliate member of Kids Around Dogs If you have children and dogs in the same home, or your child regularly meets dogs when you are out, safety matters. That does not mean children and dogs cannot have…
Going away should feel exciting. But if you have a dog, there is usually one question sitting in the background the whole time: What do I actually do with the dog? I hear this a lot from owners in Finchley, North Finchley, East Finchley and Muswell Hill. The trip gets booked first. Then the dog…
How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Safe in Summer Updated April 2026 Hot pavements are one of the easiest summer dog risks to miss. You step outside in shoes. Your dog does not. That is the simple bit we often forget. On warm days, tarmac, paving stones and concrete can heat up far more than…
Simple ways to keep summer garden time safer Updated April 2026 Summer BBQs can be lovely. But from a dog’s point of view, they can also be chaotic. There is hot equipment, dropped food, sharp leftovers, busy gardens, open drinks, extra people and often a lot more noise and movement than usual. For some dogs,…
Updated May 2026 Many dogs enjoy being close to their owners, so it is completely normal for them to notice when you leave the house. Some dogs settle quickly and sleep until you return. Others struggle more with changes in routine, long periods of time alone, or a lack of stimulation during the day. Understanding…
We’re all going on a summer holiday, and the dog wants a break too. Due to the long school holidays, July and August are traditionally holiday months, so people plan staycations and holidays abroad. Once the planning for your holiday starts, you need to start considering your dog and pet (s) and who is going…
