If you haven’t got your dog chipped yet, we recommend you arrange for this asap. Here at Sweeney Dog we have a trained Micro-chipper . We aim to provide a complete pet care service, including dog walking, exclusive brand pet food, pet home care .

I would definitely recommend Sweeney Dog”

S.J.D. York

The two franchises in York are reporting a combined increase in business of over 30% compared with summer 2010. This follows the continuing trend of year on year increases.

There are now 4 Sweeney Dog vehicles picking up and taking dogs for walks around York, as well as providing a cat and pet feeding service for people when they are away on holiday.

If you are getting a dog this summer and need to arrange dog walking services in York, then ring the pet care helpline 01904 890666 and we will see how we can help you. Remember Sweeney Dog does not require any fixed days or long term contracts. Flexibility is key top our success and you can swap and change days to suit your work and social commitments.

A popular misconception is that dogs age 7 years for each calendar year. In fact, canine aging is much more rapid during the first 2 years of a dog’s life. After the first 2 years the ratio settles down to 5 to 1 for small and medium breeds. For large breeds the rate is 6 to 1, and for giant breeds the rate is 7 to 1. Thus, at 10 years of age a Great Dane would be 80 years old while a Yorkshire Terrier would only be 64.

If you’ve taken in a dog whose age is unknown, there are some ways to determine his age. Here are some things vets check to get a general sense of how old a dog is:

The Teeth: Dogs usually have a set of permanent teeth by their seventh month, so if you’ve come across a dog with clean pearly whites, he is likely a year old or thereabouts. Yellowing on a dog’s back teeth may put the dog between one and two years of age, while tartar build-up at a minimal level could mean you have a dog between 3 and 5. Missing teeth or severe wear usually means the dog is a senior and could use some special dental care.

Muscle Tone: Younger dogs are more likely to have some muscle definition from their higher activity level. Older dogs are usually either a little bonier or a little fatter from decreased activity.

The Coat: A younger dog usually has a soft, fine coat, whereas an older dog tends to have thicker, coarser (and sometimes oilier) fur. A senior dog may display grays or patches of white, particularly around the nose.

The Eyes: Bright, clear eyes without tearing or discharge are common in younger dogs. Cloudy or opaque eyes may mean an older dog.

Use this chart to calculate your dog’s age:

The age at which a dog can be considered elderly varies widely among models. In general, the larger the dog, the more quickly it declines. For instance, a Great Dane could be considered “senior” at age 5, while a smaller toy poodle would still be spry at twice that age. Remember, however, that just because a dog is chronologically old doesn’t mean that an endless series of malfunctions is in store. In many cases an elderly dog can enjoy many healthy, active, pain-free years.

One of the best ways to prolong the life and improve the functions of an elderly dog is to carefully regulate its food in terms of quality and amount. Older dogs exercise less and thus need fewer calories. And since age reduces their ability to digest and absorb nutrients, high-quality food specifically formulated for their needs is a necessity. Excessive amounts of poor quality protein, phosphorus, and sodium can aggravate kidney and heart problems, so most such foods contain smaller amounts of higher-quality protein, along with reduced quantities of other elements. Levels of vitamins, zinc, fatty acids, and fibre, however, are increased.

If you are interested in owning and running your own dog walking business, follow the link to Sweeney Dogs exciting franchise opportunity. You could be turning over £100k+ after three years just from dog walking. Hurry as we currently offering a special opening offer discount price.

Remember also not give chocolate or grapes. Both these can dangerous to your dogs and in some cases can lead to their deaths.

Keep your dogs healthy this Christmas

Poor girl is in season at the moment so we are giving her one to one walks on a lead, but she looks as though she would really enjoy bouncing around with the other dogs

Its great to see so many different varieties of dogs, and their personalities,  but that’s one of the great benefits of of owning your own dog walking business. We currently have  franchise opportunities available, if you are interested , follow the link

She has been all over with The Sweeney Dog Team, down to the river , out with a huge Irish wolf hound or a St Bernard and always enjoys her walks and mixes well , especially with the smaller dogs and has really benefited from the socialisation that the year has given her.

Sophie

Sol got this stick and watch his tail go as he plays with the stick – must be the fastest tail in York

Watch the tail go on this springer as he enjoys a stick

As long as you are dressed properly, even walking dogs in the snow is great fun. if you would like to start your own dog walking business, Sweeney Dog is offering a franchise option so you yo can share in our successful business model,. see our website for details

Singing Irish Wolf Hound

Hope you like it

If your dog walker is letting you down, then get in touch with us. we have three vans and a 4×4 to help get around the streets and roads