21/09/2026
This is why you don’t just choose anyone to walk your dog. Today, one of the dogs tore his ear on a branch whilst running around
It wasn’t serious luckily but as a professional I immediately knew to check for a bite wound from a snake but luckily there wasn’t but there was some bleeding — so the walk immediately stopped and became a first-aid situation
I stopped, checked him over, cleaned and dressed the wound, contacted his owner and made sure he was comfortable and safe to continue back to the van, all whilst still looking after the other 4 dogs in the group walk.
But it was a good reminder that dog walking isn’t always just about walking dogs
Things can happen when you least expect them — and having someone looking after your dog who is trained, prepared and knows how to respond can make all the difference.
As always, your dogs safety is our number 1 priority and we always carry a dog first aid kit on all walks in the hope we never need to use it but if we do need to then we are prepared and ready to help.
