https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/ Practical advice for happy, healthy UK dogs en Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:30:15 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/less-pavement-more-postcode-sniff-first-walk/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/less-pavement-more-postcode-sniff-first-walk/ A brisk hour around the block looks impressive on a smartwatch, but it can leave an overstimulated dog more wired than worn out. This is the argument for a smaller, slower walk built around sniffing, choice and the local postcode. Harrison's Dogs Dog Walking & Local Services Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:41:00 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/mat-lead-treat-front-door-routine/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/mat-lead-treat-front-door-routine/ Delivery drivers, parcel drops and bin-day clatter can turn a calm hallway into a launch pad. This five-minute drill uses a mat, a lead and a handful of treats to teach your dog that the front door is a place to pause, not a gap to bolt through. Harrison's Dogs Training & Behaviour Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:41:00 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/dog-safe-christmas-dinner-plate-uk/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/dog-safe-christmas-dinner-plate-uk/ Chocolate gets all the warnings, but most Christmas Day vet calls come from the ordinary things on the table — the stuffing, the gravy, the pudding, the tin of Quality Street left open on the sofa. Here's how to build a plate the dog can share, and how to spot the moment to stop cooking and start ringing. Harrison's Dogs Training & Behaviour Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:40:51 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/reading-a-pub-before-you-bring-the-dog-in/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/reading-a-pub-before-you-bring-the-dog-in/ "Dog-friendly" on a pub sign can mean a genuine welcome or a landlord quietly hoping you'll drink up. Here's a ten-point walk-through that tells you which one you're standing in — before you've ordered a round and committed the dog to an hour under the table. Harrison's Dogs Dog Walking & Local Services Sun, 08 Nov 2026 08:40:51 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/winter-coat-audit-nine-checks-uk-dogs/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/winter-coat-audit-nine-checks-uk-dogs/ The heating clicks on, the pavements turn to soup, and suddenly your dog's coat is doing things it didn't do in July. Here's a nine-point audit you can run in twenty minutes with a comb, a towel and a bit of honesty about what you'll actually keep on top of. Harrison's Dogs Dog Walking & Local Services Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:42:49 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/roadside-check-in-kerb-drill-training/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/roadside-check-in-kerb-drill-training/ Normal recall works beautifully in the park and evaporates the moment there's a road involved. This drill builds something different: an automatic pause at kerbs, bus stops and park exits, taught in five-minute chunks on quiet streets. Harrison's Dogs Training & Behaviour Sun, 08 Nov 2026 04:42:49 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/dark-by-four-winter-walking-plan-uk-dogs-2026/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/dark-by-four-winter-walking-plan-uk-dogs-2026/ By early December, many UK dogs are getting their main walk in twilight. This is a practical plan for short daylight, cold pavements and busy streets — without turning every outing into a survival exercise. Harrison's Dogs Dog Walking & Local Services Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:43:04 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/space-please-yellow-ribbon-dog-etiquette-uk-2026/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/space-please-yellow-ribbon-dog-etiquette-uk-2026/ A yellow ribbon is not a warning label or an apology. It's a simple request: give my dog room. Here's how to read it, use it, and handle busy UK parks without turning every encounter into a debate. Harrison's Dogs Training & Behaviour Sun, 08 Nov 2026 00:43:04 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/dog-walker-cost-uk-2026-what-to-check-before-booking/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/dog-walker-cost-uk-2026-what-to-check-before-booking/ Quotes for the same hour of walking can vary by more than double. We break down what sits behind the number — insurance, DBS checks, key handling, group sizes and emergency vet protocols — and give you a booking checklist and red-flag list for 2026. Harrison's Dogs Dog Walking & Local Services Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:43:27 GMT https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/fireworks-proofing-plan-dogs-new-years-eve-2026/ https://harrisons-dogs.co.uk/fireworks-proofing-plan-dogs-new-years-eve-2026/ Bonfire Night is behind us, but the bangs rarely stop on 5 November — and New Year's Eve is coming. Here's a week-by-week plan you can start this weekend, from sound recordings and safe spaces to quiet walk routes and knowing when to ring your vet. Harrison's Dogs Training & Behaviour Sat, 07 Nov 2026 20:43:27 GMT