Updated August 2026 Taking your dog out should be enjoyable, but it also comes with responsibilities. Your dog does not need to walk perfectly at heel or ignore everything around them. They do need to be managed safely. That means considering other dogs, people, children, wildlife, cyclists and anyone who may not feel comfortable around…
Pet correctors are often sold as quick ways to stop barking, jumping, pulling, chasing or other behaviour that people find difficult. Some release compressed air. Others use sound, spray, pressure, pain or surprise. And they can appear to work. A dog barks. You use the corrector. The dog stops. The problem is that stopping a…
Looking at Christmas from a dog’s perspective, lots of exciting and unusual things appear in your home, making it a very appealing time for them to get into all kinds of mischief. There are many interesting wrapped gifts, sparkling decorations, enticing foods and unusual trees and plants. Your dog will no doubt be interested in…
Updated July 2026 Christmas changes almost every part of your dog’s normal home environment. Food appears on low tables. Presents arrive through the door. Decorations hang from trees. Visitors come and go. Bins fill with leftovers, foil and food packaging. Most dogs will naturally investigate these new smells and objects. A puppy, rescue dog or…
Walking Your Dog in cold weather This freezing, snowy winter weather we are experiencing just now sometimes makes it more difficult for you to walk your dog. Yet, regardless of the chilly conditions, you should maintain an exercise routine for your pet. If your pet doesn’t exercise regularly, he won’t be able to release his…
Why Dogs Struggle with Anxiety Some dogs cope calmly with the world around them. Others react strongly to change, noise or time spent alone. If your dog shows signs of stress, pacing, panting, trembling, whining or hiding, you’re not alone. Autumn is especially difficult for many dogs in Finchley and across North London. Fireworks, dark…
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…
