Guides

Dog Tips & Advice from Sandra

Practical, honest advice drawn from years of walking and boarding dogs day to day in Peterborough, plus Sandra's Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, Walking & Training. New guides are being added here regularly.

• Keeping Dogs Safe in Hot Weather

  How hot is too hot to walk, cooling tips, breed risks, heatstroke signs, and Sandra's own no-walk-if-too-hot policy.

• Best Places to Walk Dogs in Peterborough

  Sandra's favourite local spots, from Nine Bridges and Ferry Meadows to Eye Green Nature Reserve.

• Dog Laws Every Owner (and Carer) Should Know

  A plain-English rundown of the UK laws covering dog ownership, from lead and fouling rules to the Dangerous Dogs Act and the Animal Welfare Act.

• Home Boarding vs Kennels: Which Is Right for Your Dog?

  An honest, side-by-side comparison of cost, exercise, attention and safety, plus the common myths about each busted.

• Ticks and Your Dog: What Every UK Owner Should Know

  Are ticks a problem in the UK? How to check for, identify and safely remove them, plus prevention tips and signs of tick-borne illness.

• Fleas and Your Dog: Spotting, Treating and Preventing Them

  How to tell if your dog has fleas, treat them safely, whether you need to treat your house too, and how to stop them coming back.

• If Your Dog Goes Missing: What To Do, Step by Step

  Calm, practical steps for a missing dog in Peterborough: who to call, where to look, and where to share it online.

• What to Pack for a Home Boarding Stay

  Bedding, food, walking gear and paperwork to sort out before your dog's stay, plus a nod to the full checklist every client gets.

• How to Choose the Right Dog Boarding Service

  What to actually look for: licensing, real qualifications, a proper meet and greet, home comforts, and fair pricing.

More guides on the way, or message Sandra on Facebook if you've got a question you'd like answered in the meantime.