The summer is here, and that means you’ll have a lot of enjoyable, fun and long walks with your dog in the sun. However, they might be a little bit of danger because insects are everywhere. Fleas, ticks and other miscellaneous insects cause a lot of issues. A big problem when it comes to combatting…
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Preparing Your Dog for Separation
When you plan a trip away or simply a prolonged period out of the house, you need to think about how this will affect your dog. Dogs are incredibly sociable animals and love human contact, so seeing their owner leaving, even just for a few hours, can trigger anxiety. This is relatively normal but can…
The Pros and Cons of Dog Harness and collars
Advantages of Collars: First of all let me make it clear that this refers to ordinary collars and NOT I REPEAT NOT check or half check collars, e-collars, pinch or prong collars that I would NEVER recommend as a professional dog walker or even consider using on my own 2 dogs. One of the main…
Do you have an Emergency Dog Care Plan
Make sure your pets have someone to look after them These are busy times that we live in today, aren’t they? Our lives are filled with things to do, from taking care of the house and shopping and working to taking the children to school and keeping them entertained during holidays and weekends. Add to…
Top Tips for travelling with a dog
It is an alarming fact that One in Four people who travel with their dog break the law by not restraining them, according to the RAC. When travelling anywhere with your dog, whether it be to the local woods or going on a summer adventure, it is IMPORTANT that you restrain the dog so he…
Greeting a dog
We may think that our pets love being made a fuss of and stroked and petted, but this might not be true all of the time. Does your dog run the opposite way when you reach down to pet him, or does he come straight towards you, with his tail wagging? Even dog owners and…
Walking your dog in summer
Now that summer is on its way, and we can all look forward to some hot, sunny days spending more time outdoors. However, as a responsible dog owner, there are certain times and factors that you need to consider when walking your dog during the summer season to ensure that he is safe and protected…