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Been trying to find an answer online but only seems to be directed at what it means for the taxi driver... Putting a dog in your car, there are rules about dog seatbelts and crates. When going in a taxi with a dog are you meant to provide these yourselves? Obviously the taxi driver doesn't...

I'm a dog boarder and have looked after a few labs that are overweight. Have one currently who was taken to the vet before coming here for a check up of vaccines etc and he was concerned. he apparently suggested a hydrotherapy pool and a treadmill. He always asked me to cut down her food intake...

I'm boarding a French bull dog at the moment. He's adorable:) Thing is the owner told me that he gets a sensitive tummy and has had diarrhoea since he's been here. He's on special food for allergies as well. She told me to give him chicken and rice. Which I've started doing today and have taken...

One of my dog owner's this morning (I'm a dog walker) rung me to say that her dog has been taken to the vet. She's been kept overnight and has had to have blood tests. Apparently she woke up and the dog didn't want to move and she couldn't stand up. The day before she had been a walk with me in...

I walk and dog sit for a 6 year old 'entire' golden retriever. In every other way he is a fabulous dog. He's very loving. Loves his walks, swimming in the sea. He's great with the other dogs I walk as well. It's just when it comes to meeting with other male dogs that are 'entire'... We've...

I'm not sure if it's right or wrong to give water to a puppy before bedtime. I just took my puppy out at 10pm for her last toilet break and as soon as she comes in from going outside she goes straight for the water. She wanted to drink it all but I picked it up after she had had 2 gulps. I don't...

I understand it may be awkward to give advice as I am actually a dog sitter and the puppy is only with me until Wednesday but the constant cleaning up every morning is hard work. Have a little 3 month old boxer puppy staying, she's gorgeous and been no trouble at all. Apart from her toilet...

I am dog sitting 2 German shepherds atm whose owner said can't eat food before or after a walk because of problems to do with digestion. Is it a breed thing an age thing or combination of both? she told me I had to feed them at least an hour beforw their walk or an hour after it. They are 10 and...

How do you deal with separation anxiety in dogs? I can't leave them at night without them scratching on my door and barking. I don't want them in my room. I have tried it in the past and they think it's time to play and run around. I just want some quiet time to my self. Other than exercising...

I just wondered what is the average time you would leave a puppy in its crate? The one I am currently looking after is 8 months old. She doesn't seem to mind it at all. She never cries even though I am a dog sitter and she has only been staying with me since Saturday. I leave her in it at night...

Is it possible for a puppy to suffocate putting a blanket over the crate? I'm dog sitting and she suddenly went quiet when I put the blanket over the crate. Started worrying me.

I just wondered if anyone had any experience with older labradors. I have had 2 arrive today for dog sitting. The owner told me that they generally have 3 15 minute walks a day. This seems very short. Although I have taken them for 2 of those already and they are now fast asleep. Do you think I...

I am a dog walker and I have a dog that sleeps outside in a crate. I had reservations when I started walking him. But the owner has only recently had the cage built. He used to have use of the whole front garden. I picked the dog up from kennels today, was told to walk him and lock him in his...

How long do you think is a reasonable time to leave a dog on its own when your dog sitting? I know you have a certain routine when its your own but as a dog sitter i feel extremely guilty if i even have to leave for an hour or 2. This is mainly because i also do dogwalking and sometimes its just...

How long do you think is a reasonable time to leave a dog on its own when your dog sitting? I know you have a certain routine when its your own but as a dog sitter i feel extremely guilty if i even have to leave for an hour or 2. This is mainly because i also do dogwalking and sometimes its just...

I have a dog staying with me at the moment. She cant stop scratching under her arm and its red. The owner told me that she has had problems with allergies in the past and has just come off steroids. She also suffers from pancreatitis but he said since they changed her diet and took her off the...

I look after a cockapoo puppy for a few hours most days during the week. Shes 5 months and adorable. But i am having an issue with her jumping on other dogs when she wants to play and gets excited. When Im looking after her its generally with my family cavachon and spaniel puppy (10 months) i...

How do you deal with possessiveness when looking after more than one dog at a time? They all seem to dislike each other because they all want to be with me all the time and don't like it when the other one is close to me. I try to make them all feel welcome. I'm only allowed 3 at a time, so its...

Why do some boy dogs wee sitting down? I understand puppies are learning but I'm now looking after a 3 and a half year old and he does the same thing. Though my 3 year old cavachon wees 'the boys way'. Is it something to do with the upbringing?

Bit concerned about the security of my garden for dogs. Just started boarding dogs. I've had Labradors and they've been fine. I have a main gate. And most of the garden has high walls around as its a downstairs flat but at the end there are steps leading up to the gate. The gate isn't to the...