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Walking dogs in the rain At Gentle Steps, we have been out there walking dogs in the rain in Newcastle every day for around five weeks now. So, I thought it was time to write a bit about the impact
What is reactivity in dogs? Reactivity in dogs is on an upward trend, while solo spaces for walking reactive dogs in Newcastle are heading in the opposite direction. It can be really tough to find someone you feel you can
As a dog walker in Newcastle, my co-workers are always hearing me say “Once you’ve established relationship, you can let him off.” But what does this mean, and how can you go about building relationship with your dog? In this
Stop pulling on the lead – the use of equipment Question: Can you stop pulling on the lead by using kind, supportive equipment? If so, what’s the best dog-walking harness to buy? Short answer: Sometimes, with some dogs. Other dogs
If your dogs is friendly towards other dogs and like to greet them enthusiastically this post is for you – some dogs need space from your dog. AND If your dog is sometimes reactive towards other dogs this post is
After thousands of hours spent watching hundreds of dogs play and interact with me, each other and a huge range of toys, a few of these stand out as worthy of a place on my list of the very best
In the first half of Separation Anxiety in Dogs, we looked at why some dogs struggle with being left on their own, and what signs indicate that your dog might be suffering stress in your absence. This article looks at
Before I begin to write about separation anxiety, I would like to start by pointing out that every dog is an individual, and while the principles outlined here will apply to a greater or lesser degree, only you know your
Carbohydrate in dog food Which carbohydrate foods are best suited for dogs? Should dogs eat wheat? Can dogs digest corn? Should dogs eat grains at all? Lets try to answer these questions by taking a closer look at carbohydrate in
Dog walking Some of my happiest childhood memories involve dog walking. In those days it was multiples of shelties around the village where I grew up. Then, as a young adult, I walked with Patch, my rescued border collie with