Posts Tagged ‘Dog Walks’

Every year, National Dog Bite Prevention Week raises awareness of how to stay safe around dogs. While it’s an American campaign, the message is just as important here in the UK, because dog bites are not rare, and most are entirely preventable. As a veterinary nurse of over 30 years, I’ve sadly seen the impact […]

When I first launched the Respect the Lead campaign, my focus was on dogs: raising awareness of why some dogs need space, and helping owners understand that not every dog wants an off-lead greeting. Over the years, the campaign has grown far beyond that, and recently, it’s become clear that our posters also need to […]

I recently had the pleasure of joining Dr Alexia Mellor on her Mystic Dog Mamma podcast — a space for soulful conversations about dogs, wellness and the human–canine bond. Alexia is a certified Holistic Canine Nutrition & Wellness Consultant, and we connected during a nail trim session in Horsham. Her dog was on a long […]

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 […]

What is a ‘Tick’? A tick is a parasite found in the UK that can transmit infectious disease to you or your pet when it bites. They live off the blood of their host and are second only to mosquitoes for carrying diseases to humans. Why is finding a tick important? They can spread diseases […]

Following on from a great first interview with Kim and her miniature dachshund Teddy about their interactions with others and the Respect The Lead Campaign, I have had another dog owner get in touch. Here’s the second interview in a series with Fede and her dog Asia and their experiences. Fede has felt so strongly […]

This month is ‘Walk your Dog’ month a time for getting out, regardless of the weather, to ensure your pet dog has all the exercise they need. Many of our dogs are suffering obesity with 8% of owners stating their dog gained weight during lockdown – potentially affecting 790,000 dogs. In 2018 the PDSA PAW […]