We have come across a few occasions where we have seen dogs that get very bad skin sores and rashes. This is the result of the owners washing their dogs with bathroom shampoo.This may contain additives, perfumes and astringents that are not suitable for dog hair and skin Pet care shampoo is specially formulated for a [...]
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Dog Care – dont use bathroom shampoo
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011Tip of the day – Microchipping
Friday, September 16th, 2011All dog owners should get their pets micro-chipped, collars slip off and if your dog runs off you will stand a much better chance of getting them back if they are chipped. 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 [...]
Safety of your dog is our first priority
Sunday, August 21st, 2011The other week I saw a dog walker put 5 dogs into their vehicle, no cages, no ventilation, no sun screen, no water. If the driver had to brake sharply or gets stuck in a trafiic jam on a hot day, these dogs are at risk. All vehicles used by Sweeney Dog have ventilation systems, all have [...]
More details about feeding treats at Xmas
Thursday, December 16th, 2010I did a short post on this topic the other day, but after doing some more research, thought it would be beneficial if I gave more details about the harmful affect of bad food for dogs. Please be careful what you and your family feed your dogs at Xmas, sometimes a treat is poison and you would never [...]
Be careful what you feed your dog this Christmas
Monday, December 13th, 2010Its coming up to Christmas , and we all have too many treats and extra rich food. Be careful about giving your dog too many treats, as this can give them upset tummies and bowel problems. At Sweeney Dog we can advise our customers on keeping your dog healthy Remember also not give chocolate or grapes. Both these [...]
Tip of the Day
Monday, November 15th, 2010When approaching a dog, especially for the first time, try and make yourself small by getting down to the dogs level. You will look a lot less imposing to the dog and will put the dog at ease much more quickly. In our role as a dog walker in york We meet many dogs every year and [...]
Dogs in Vehicles
Monday, July 20th, 2009dogs in vehicles in hot weather
Is your dog walking area safe?
Thursday, July 16th, 2009always do a risk assessment before you let your dog off the lead.
Tip of the Day – Cats and Tap Water
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009cats dont like tap water
Tip of the Day – Scoop the Poop
Saturday, July 11th, 2009dog walker in York