Rain does not automatically make a dog walk unsafe. Some dogs enjoy wet weather and barely seem to notice it. Others step outside, feel the first drop and immediately decide that the sofa was the better option. The important question is not simply whether it is raining. I also consider wind, visibility, flooding, thunder, slippery…
Are Christmas leftover food and snacks OK to feed to your dog? Now that we’ve all enjoyed our fantastic Christmas Fayre, chances are that you have leftovers sitting in the fridge. While we have all overindulged with drinking and eating, we can bet that your dog has also had some Christmas treats that he wouldn’t…
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…
Just like us, your dog’s skin can be sensitive to the elements, especially during the winter. The continuous changes from cold and wet outside to warm and dry inside could leave your four-legged friend with itchy skin, cracked paws and matted fur. But here at Finchley Dog Walker, we’ve got some super skincare tips for…
Our best friends are a tough bunch on the whole and they never complain, which of course makes it all the more important that we look out for them and there is no more important time to do that than in Winter. Winter as we all know, is the harshest season for everyone, except polar…
Here’s one thing many of us can be sure of as we wind up the Christmas festivities and head into New Year: a fridge and cupboard full of leftovers. It’s not good to waste food. However, if done correctly, you can create some fab treats for your dog from the festive leftovers that will…
Christmas is fast approaching and will be here before we know it. Soon our homes will be adorned with the most elaborate and beautiful Christmas decorations, and children everywhere will be on their best behaviour in anticipation of Santa’s annual visit. Although Christmas is a magical time of year, it can also be very stressful….
Updated October 2026 Your dog’s paws deal with a lot during a British winter. Snow gets most of the attention, but around Finchley and North London I am far more likely to encounter wet pavements, road grit, de-icing salt, mud, frost and occasional patches of ice. All of these can make paws uncomfortable. After walking…
