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…
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3 Second Rule
How to successfully manage the 3-second meeting rule for dogs Further to our article on Approaching dogs, we decided to do one on the 3-second rule .For dogs that don’t know each other, the initial idea is to allow a basic introduction where they meet without the experience of becoming an unpleasant venture. Even if…
Waterproof Garments
How to care for your waterproof items of clothing This article on caring for waterproof garments follows up on the one we wrote about drying out wet footwear. Although some outwear garments will be labelled waterproof or water-resistant, they perform differently, but they should be handled similarly when reading care instructions. Well-maintained walking and hiking…
The best ways to dry out your wet running shoes and walking boots
I am sharing some tips about drying out walking boots in this article. As you can imagine, I wear hiking boots a lot, both as a dog walker and as a scout leader. This is a follow-up to our article on cat litter. Start the Cleaning and Drying process as soon as you can Most…
How to re-settle your dog after Christmas festivities
The holiday season is a whirlwind of activity—decorations everywhere, unfamiliar guests, disrupted routines, and lots of exciting (or overwhelming) energy. While you might relish the post-Christmas calm, your dog might find it tricky to adjust as the festivities wind down. Restoring normalcy for your dog after such a lively period is crucial to its well-being.…
Dog tips for the New Year
Start the New Year Right: A Checklist for Your Dog’s Health, Safety, and Happiness The New Year is a perfect opportunity to think about your dog’s changing needs and organise everything for the year ahead, including booking holidays. Just like we set goals for ourselves, it’s a great time to assess our dogs’ care and…
What to do if you find a lost dog
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…
Do You Have a Reactive Dog?
Even if you have never heard the term ‘reactive dog’, you will have seen at least one. Here at Finchley dog walker, we see them all the time, but some are so hard to handle that their owners find themselves joining the ‘3 am club’ for owners who daren’t walk their dogs regularly! What is…