by Good Boy Dog Walking | 20 Feb 2016 | Dog law
It will be compulsory for all dogs over the age of eight weeks to be fitted with a microchip. If your dog goes missing a microchip can be vital in returning him or her back to you. It is a small chip, the size of a grain of rice that is inserted between the dogs...
by Good Boy Dog Walking | 3 Jan 2016 | Dog Walking Business
When dog owners go away on holiday they want to make sure their pets are being well cared for in their absence. In the past boarding kennels were the main option. However dogs can find them to be a stressful environment. Home boarding services have become popular in...
by Good Boy Dog Walking | 11 Dec 2015 | Dog walks
Are you considering booking a reliable dog walker to exercise your dog when you’re not able to? It is a profession that is becoming increasingly popular leading to a plethora of options. In this guide we’ll look at all the important points to consider to...
by Good Boy Dog Walking | 4 Nov 2015 | Dog Training
The cornerstone of any dog training plan is sufficient off lead exercise. The amount needed will depend on her age, health and breed type. A lead walk on the path will not suffice in most cases. Once your dog has been taught a reliable recall and has a good run off...
by Good Boy Dog Walking | 1 Nov 2015 | Dog Training
One of the most important aspect of dog training is teaching a reliable recall. Whether you have a puppy to train from scratch or an older dog that has “selective hearing” these simple pointers will have you well on your way to achieving that. Hardly...
by Good Boy Dog Walking | 12 Jun 2015 | Dog walks
We are spoiled in York for scenic dogs walks. With York being very flat and with easy access to marked walking routes I am always discovering new places to walk our dogs. In this series we have listed some of our favourites in the York area. Starting with all the...
by Good Boy Dog Walking | 12 Jul 2014 | Uncategorized
Good Boy Pet Services now provides home boarding for dogs! I had a visit from the Animal Health Inspector from City of York Council this week in order to get approved for a home boarding licence and passed with flying colours. After paying the registration fee,...