Missy and Roxy were my female dogs, as all my others had been Male. This, in a way, was an eye-opener as to how stressful it can be for everyone when they come into season. This article provides tips and advice on exercising a dog in season when its hormones are all over the place.…
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Natural Insect Repellants For Walking the Dog
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…
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…
What to do when your dog refuses to walk
As a professional dog walker, this is a question I occasionally get asked. Generally, dogs love to go for a walk and explore the world around them. Daily walks are essential for your and your dog’s health and fitness. But occasionally, a dog refuses to walk. For a small percentage or occasionally for other reasons,…
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 to the local woods or on a summer adventure, it is IMPORTANT that you restrain the dog so it cannot be a…