No longer taking bookings - Heel - Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters

22/12/2021

Working Christmas week be like....

Missing this cutie already - had a great time minding Jessie last weekend!

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07/10/2021

Hello hello, myself and Bailey are here to say we hope lockdown wasn't too hard and you're looking forward to good days ahead! I was looking forward to minding all your lovely pets and disappointed to have to go on a hiatus while we were in lockdowns.

With restrictions easing, holidays being booked, back to office life - I am here to look after your big floofs like Bailey and your little furries too.

Looking forward to hearing from you 🐾 follow me on instragram here: https://instagram.com/heel_dogwalkersandpetsitters?utm_medium=copy_link

21/03/2020

Myself & Toffee embracing a lazy Saturday after a crazy week

14/03/2020

Stay calm and purrrrr on! Here is some giggles through the chaos. Look after yourselves and your beloved furry-ones!

10/03/2020

Stay safe out there fur-parents 🤣🤣

22/12/2019

The Three Wise Men of Dublin

30/11/2019

Cat sitting goals with lovely Alma

14/11/2019

🤣🤣🤣 very true!! What's your dog like on walks?

13/11/2019

This guy is the cutest!!! 😍

08/11/2019

Running into the weekend like....

07/11/2019

Fact of the day

We found this article very interesting ❤️

According to a recent research only Less Than Half of Dogs (4 in 10) Are Walked Daily, so How Often Should You Walk a Dog?

The research, commissioned by natural dog food producer Forthglade, found that more than half of dog owners admit to not walking their dog as often, and for as long, as they should, with the average weekday dog walk a mere 19.9 minutes long – despite guidelines that dogs are exercised for a bare minimum of half an hour a day, with up to two hours for larger breeds.

Why Are Fewer Dogs Being Walked?
Alongside behaviour, owners admitted that the main reasons related to time, or a lack of it, confessing that they squeeze their dog walks in around their busy lives, exercising on school runs or by taking a quick walk around the block after work because they're too tired or prefer to watch TV.

Some pet owners blamed their dogs too. Saying that when it's wet or muddy their dogs don't want to go outside.

Little wonder then, perhaps, that according to Forthglade more than a third of dog owners confess that their dogs are overweight.

Let's Remember the Benefits of Walking.
Undoubtedly, it has health benefits, both physically and mentally, for dogs and humans.

Most dog owners say that walking their dog makes them feel happy, helping them relax and unwind, resulting in them feeling positive and energised, and strengthening their bond with their dog at the same time.

The Vet says: “Without regular exercise, dogs are at increased risk of health problems, such as joint disease, obesity and stress-related disorders. Like humans, exercise is an important part of mental and physical wellbeing.”

“If you can walk your dog even just a little bit more, not only will your dog reap the health benefits of regular exercise, but it will strengthen and enhance the bond between you and your dog.”

So, How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?

Dr Carri Westgarth, a dog behaviour expert and Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool, has conducted extensive research into the positive effects of dog walking on health and wellbeing of both owners and dogs.

She says: “Puppies need much less exercise than fully-grown dogs. A good rule of thumb is a ratio of five minutes exercise per month of age (up to twice a day) until the puppy is fully grown, i.e. 15 minutes (up to twice a day) when three months old, 20 minutes when four months old etc. If you have an older dog, perhaps choose shorter but more regular walks rather than long ones. If in doubt check with your vet.”

(Source of an article extract:K9 magazine)

How often do you walk your dog (dogs)? 🐕☺️

28/10/2019

Isn't Honey the cutest with her pumpkins?!

As much as Honey and other doggies love being a part of the Halloween celebrations, here are some tips to keep your pets safe during the holiday!

1. Keep your animals indoors.

Keeping them calm indoors away from all the loud fireworks and trick-or-treaters.

2. Chocolate and candies are not for pets.

Chocolate is poisonous to a lot of animals, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed. If your pet manages to eat any of these things, please contact your vet immediately.

3. Position pumpkins out of reach of pets.

When lighting pumpkins, be sure to have it out of range of your pets. They may knock it over and cause a fire.

4. Create a calm and peaceful environment for your pet.

With all the trick-or-treaters calling to your door, crazy noises and smells. Please keep your pets in a separate room during trick-or-treat visiting hours away from the front door. Be careful your cat or dog doesn’t dart out through an open door.

5. Identification.

Please be sure to have a name tag or better yet, have your pet microchipped. In the event they get a scare while out on a walk or while the front door is open. They have I.D. on them to help get them home safely.

While this can be a fun time for people and pets alike, remember that your pets are depending on you to keep them safe from the more dangerous goblins and ghouls that this holiday brings.

20/10/2019

Happy Sunday! Tia chilling in the comfort of her own home and ready for her walkies

16/10/2019

This is my hump day face if I ever saw one!!

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An intense "battle for survival" moment between a Tibetan fox and a marmot has won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

15/10/2019

Praying for more sunny days already!! My services include dog walking, pet sitting & pet taxi. I am excited to care for any of your pets, big or small; from goldfish to gorilla!! Please DM me with any questions or booking enquiries https://www.instagram.com/heel_dogwalkers/

15/10/2019

Welcome everyone to my dog walking & pet minding page! I know it's not Thursday but here's a throwback Tuesday of me and my crazy tortie - Toffee on my grad day. I'm excited to meet all your furry friends and go on some adventures together https://www.instagram.com/heel_dogwalkers/