Updated July 2026 Winter affects dogs in very different ways. Some dogs become excited as soon as they see frost or snow. Others step outside, feel the cold and decide that returning to their bed would be a much better plan. A thick coat does not automatically make every dog comfortable in low temperatures. Age,…
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…
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…
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…
