A walk with your doggy companions If you enjoyed our recent Dollis Valley walk then I am sure you will enjoy our walk from Finchley to Muswell Hill We began today’s route at Summer Lane, walked a short way down until we came to Glebelands on the right-hand side. We then walked at a slow…
Choosing a dog walker isn’t just about finding someone with an hour free who enjoys being around dogs. You’re trusting another person with your dog’s welfare, safety and daily routine. In many cases, you’re also giving them access to your home. That’s a significant responsibility. A good dog walker needs more than a love of…
A dog walk should not feel like something you have to survive. Yet for many owners, walking becomes the most stressful part of the day. Your dog pulls from the moment you leave home. Another dog appears around a corner. Someone lets their off-lead dog run straight towards you. Your dog freezes beside a busy…
If you see a dog wearing a yellow ribbon, yellow lead cover, yellow bandana, or an “I NEED SPACE” message, there is a simple thing you can do to help: Give that dog more room. Yellow is used by the Yellow Dog movement as a visual way for an owner or handler to say that…
Updated August 2026 Since establishing Finchley Dog Walker in 2011, I have spent a large part of my working life outside with dogs. Dogs give us a reason to step away from a screen, leave the house and notice what is happening around us. They can bring routine to the day, provide companionship and start…
Domestic dogs, as we all know, are descended from wolves, and although our modern canine friends come in all shapes and sizes, they still have the exact basic needs as their wild counterparts. Wolves in the wild keep moving – they have to do this to find food and shelter. Whilst our dogs no longer…
Updated August 2026 Going on holiday should be enjoyable, but deciding who will care for your dog can feel more difficult than choosing where to go. Your main options include: There is no single arrangement that is right for every dog. A confident, sociable dog who enjoys new places may settle happily with a licensed…
Updated Jan 2024 and March 2026 A practical guide from a Finchley dog walker Walking a dog sounds simple. Put the lead on, head out, come back. But after years walking dogs around Finchley, Muswell Hill and the surrounding North London woods, I can tell you it’s rarely that straightforward. A good walk can settle…
