Spring is the time of year when people make a big effort to declutter and clean the house. However, when you have pets you have to be extra careful of the cleaning products you use As the owner of two rescues (Missy and Roxy) I have put some tips together for safe leaning with pets…
Spring
Should you walk your dog in rainy and stormy weather
In my daily life as a professional dog walker, a rainstorm or windy weather doesn’t put me off at all. In fact, many of the dogs that I walk each day love being outside in the rain; they have furry coats that repel the water and how many dogs do you know that just love…
Creating a Dog Friendly Garden
If you have a dog, chances are you have a garden or an outside area where you want him to play and have fun. Do you sometimes despair at the thought of being able to maintain a beautiful garden, while at the same time keeping your dog happy? It’s essential to keep your dog safe…
Dogs Die in Cars
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…
Dogs and Picnics
How to stop your dog 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 and leaps onto someone’s picnic tablecloth, laid out neatly on the grass, and begins to devour the quiche and the pork pies? I guess…
What to do when a wasp or bee stings your dog
As dog owners, we all know that our pets are curious creatures, who love to run around and chase everything that moves. This usually includes insects, which in most cases will put up their own defence to protect themselves and react by giving the dog a sting. Dogs will investigate everything with their paws and…
Stinging Nettles and Dogs
Can a dog be affected by a stinging nettle? As the weather warms up, and we see new growth appearing along the hedgerows and in the countryside, dog owners need to realise that it also heralds the beginning of stinging nettle season. Nettles of the stinging variety tend to grow in clusters, typically in areas…