A Practical Guide for Dog Owners Spring is one of my favourite times to walk dogs in Finchley. The woods wake up again.Longer daylight hours return.Dogs can spend more time sniffing and exploring. However, spring also brings a surprising number of seasonal risks for dogs. Many of these appear suddenly once the weather improves. Picnic…
Many of us keep garden and car products in our garages and sheds, yet how often do we give a thought to how dangerous they could be if our pets managed to get access to them? L quids are the most common type of substances that we store, with some of these being potentially the…
Spring is the time of year when people make a big effort to declutter and clean the house. However, when you have pets, you must be extra careful of your cleaning products. As the owner of two rescues (Missy and Roxy), I have put some tips together for safe cleaning with pets. Use pet-friendly cleaning…
In most cases, yes. Rain itself doesn’t automatically make a dog ill. The bigger issue is your dog getting cold, staying wet too long, or already having health problems that make damp weather harder. Warren House Vets puts it plainly. Being in the rain is not the same as being unwell, but drying off matters,…
Making your garden a dog-friendly haven shouldn’t be too taxing. It’s all about making it a fun and exciting place for your Dog to play, relax and explore. This should also prevent them from digging up your flower beds, meaning you can relax and enjoy your time outdoors together. However, you may need to change…
FACT! – DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS!! With temperatures rising this week, are you aware of the dangers of leaving your dog in a parked car? Imagine the scene – its 25 Deg C, a sunny day,, and you need to head out to the shops on an errand,, and you decide to take your…
Every year, the grass seed season catches people out. It doesn’t suddenly arrive in the middle of summer. I start adjusting how I walk dogs from late spring, If your dog runs through rough grass, you need to stay on top of it. I’ve had walks cut short more than once because a dog suddenly…
How to stop your dog from gate-crashing picnics in the Park Have you ever been for a walk in the Park, only to be mortified when your dog runs off the lead, leaps onto someone’s picnic tablecloth, laid out neatly on the grass, and devours the quiche and the pork pies? I guess that now…
