Bringing a new dog home is exciting, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming. You will have plenty of questions to ask both the breeder or rescue home from which you got the dog, the vet, and other dog owners, and some advice will be conflicting and confusing. I have had dogs since I…
The Christmas festivities are over, and as the new year begins, holiday companies like TUI (among others) start rolling out enticing adverts for summer getaways. This often prompts families to plan their next trip abroad or staycation in the UK. But before you book that dream destination, there’s one crucial question to consider: Who will…
Dog theft prevention tips are essential for every dog owner to understand. Most people assume dog theft is rare or only happens to expensive breeds. The reality is that many dogs are taken simply because the opportunity exists. Dogs are often stolen from gardens, outside shops, or even during walks. Some thefts are planned. Others…
If your dog refuses to walk, it can feel worrying, frustrating, and sometimes embarrassing. One minute, you are ready to head out. Next, your dog has planted themselves firmly on the pavement and will not budge. This is one of the most common concerns I hear from owners across Finchley and North London. It affects…
T First, let me clarify: this article refers to standard collars and NOT, I repeat, NOT check collars, half-check collars, e-collars, pinch collars, or prong collars. As a professional dog walker and passionate dog owner, I would NEVER recommend or even consider using these on my two dogs—or anyone else’s, for that matter. Now that…
If you’ve discovered a stray dog, it’s probably more than likely that its owner is searching for it somewhere nearby. There are three important things to remember if you come across a stray dog – your safety, the safety of the dog and those around you. Here we give several suggestions for what to do…
This article on wet weather footwear is brought to you by Finchley dog walker and is part of our dog walking footwear and clothing series. As a scout leader and a dog walker, I probably spend 75 percent of the year in walking shoes or boots. As you can imagine being a scout leader for…
We all love our best friends and pretty much everything they do, but if we’re honest, some of their habits might not be on that list. Why Does My Dog Roll in Fox Poo? Now the jury’s out on why some dogs can’t resist a good old roll in fox poo, the foulest of muck….
