Posts Tagged ‘Dog Walkers’

As temperatures drop, many dog owners start asking the same question: is it still safe to head out for a walk? Here’s a handy infographic: The answer isn’t as simple as checking the thermometer. Cold weather safety depends on a combination of temperature, conditions and, most importantly, your individual dog. For many healthy dogs, anything […]

For many dog owners, learning how to navigate walks respectfully takes time, experience, and often, a few hard lessons. In this interview, we speak with Kirstie and her dog Reuben, a 10-year-old labradoodle, about their journey together. From the early days of misunderstanding lead etiquette to now advocating for greater awareness, Kirstie shares candid insights […]

Reflecting on the seven-year journey of the Respect The Lead campaign reveals significant milestones, community engagement, and the ongoing importance of promoting responsible dog interactions. Origins and Purpose of The Respect The Lead Campaign Founded by me, Zoe Blake, a professional vet nurse with over 30 years of experience working with animals, the campaign was […]

Is your dog obsessed with retrieving a ball? Do you spend hours at the park? If you were to visit your local park, I guarantee you’d see someone with a ball chucker and a dog spinning excitedly expecting the ball. They enjoy the chase, the serotonin, and the process of retrieving. However, have you ever […]

If you are walking your dog in a public space the UK law states it cannot be ‘dangerously out of control’ so a collar, lead or harness is a good idea, not only so your dog is safe, but also to respect the law and other people and their dogs around you. Look out for […]

Having had Daisy, the agility dog and Harry, the TV personality, both dogs were very active but were now sadly gone, so all I had were the cats. But I loved having a four-legged friend with me and I was also eager to introduce my son, now a toddler, to a pet dog. Vet Nurse […]

As some of us start getting back to work, and many of us have new dog family members, we may be looking for our four-legged friends to be walked while we’re unable too. But choosing a dog walker needs to be a well-informed decision. As a veterinary nurse and leader of the ‘Respect the Lead […]