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Bouledogue français bringé en harnais, gueule ouverte, debout sur une allée pavée près d’un banc de parc
French Bulldog or Pug harness: why choose it over a collar?
For French Bulldogs, Pugs and other short-nosed dogs, a harness spares the neck and breathing. What the PDSA, the RSPCA and the studies say, and the 5 points to check. Read more...
Chiot noir à poils longs qui marche en tenant dans sa gueule sa laisse marron, sur un chemin gravillonné
Dog biting the lead on walks: why, and what to do?
Does your dog bite its lead as soon as you head out? Play, excitement, frustration, boredom or puppy teething: understand the cause, respond without pulling or punishing and teach loose-lead... Read more...
Bouvier bernois tricolore, museau au ras du sol, en train de mâchonner des brins d’herbe
Dog eating grass: why do they do it and should you worry?
Eating grass is common and usually normal in dogs. What the studies show, the signs that mean a trip to the vet, and the real dangers of grass on walks. Read more...
Chien à poil long beige en harnais, tenu en laisse, marchant sur un chemin de terre au soleil
Y-shaped or H-shaped harness: what difference does it make for your dog?
Y-shaped or H-shaped (or T) harness: how to tell them apart, what studies show about a dog’s shoulders and stride, and how to choose one and check the fit. Read more...
Shiba inu roux tenu en laisse, immobile sur le bitume, la tête baissée et tournée sur le côté
Dog refuses to walk on walks: why, and what to do?
Does your dog sit down and refuse to walk? Fear, pain, tiredness, heat or equipment: how to find the cause, when to see a vet and how to respond without... Read more...
Femme promenant en laisse un petit chien vêtu d’un manteau dans une rue enneigée, voitures garées au loin
Antifreeze and dogs: poisoning symptoms and what to do
The sweet taste of antifreeze attracts dogs, and a few teaspoons are enough to poison them. Symptoms, timings, emergency steps and prevention on walks, based on veterinary sources. Read more...
Deux petits chiens assis dans les herbes hautes d’une prairie, avec des montagnes dans la brume au loin
Tick on your dog: what to do and how to remove it
Where to look for ticks after a walk, the right way to remove them, what never to do and the warning signs of babesiosis that should send you straight to... Read more...
Chien à poil long beige et blanc portant un harnais rouge, assis à l’intérieur d’un café
Dog scared of the harness: why, and how to help
A pinching buckle, a harness forced on, an uncomfortable fit: why a dog becomes scared of its harness, how to spot its unease and a step-by-step method to help it... Read more...
Homme attendant un train sur un quai de gare avec son chien tenu en laisse à ses côtés
Taking your dog on the train in France: SNCF and OUIGO rules
Pet tickets, muzzles, carrier size, restricted dog categories and travel abroad: the SNCF and OUIGO rules for taking your dog on the train in France, and how to prepare it. Read more...
Chien blanc et noir en harnais, tenu en laisse, qui renifle l’herbe au bord d’un chemin pavé
Dog eats everything outside: why, and what to do
Scavenging is natural for dogs, especially puppies. The real dangers, how to plan the walk, teaching “Leave it” step by step and what to do if your dog has swallowed... Read more...
Deux personnes et un petit chien en laisse sur une allée de parc éclairée par des lampadaires, la nuit
Walking your dog at night: being seen and staying safe
In dark clothing a pedestrian is only seen at 30 metres at night, versus over 150 metres with retroreflective items. How to kit out your dog and yourself for winter... Read more...
Personne promenant son chien en laisse le long d’un canal bordé d’arbres aux feuilles d’automne
Retractable dog leads: good idea or dangerous?
A retractable lead gives your dog freedom, but it rewards pulling and carries a risk of injury. What the AKC and MSPCA-Angell say, when to avoid one and how to... Read more...
Personne promenant son chien en laisse sur une allée de parc bordée d’arbres
How long should you walk your dog each day?
From 20 minutes to over 2 hours a day depending on the dog: the PDSA’s benchmarks by size, precautions for puppies and older dogs, and how to tell whether the... Read more...
Chien debout dans la neige au milieu d’arbres couverts de givre en forêt
How cold is too cold for a dog? Winter walks explained
There is no single threshold, but below 0 °C small dogs, short-coated dogs, puppies and older dogs need short outings. Benchmarks, warning signs and practical tips for walking your dog... Read more...
Promeneur accompagné d’un samoyède blanc sur un chemin de terre en forêt
Must dogs be on a lead in France? What the law says
France has no general lead requirement, but it does ban straying, and a lead is compulsory in several cases: forests in spring, municipal orders, Category 1 and 2 dogs. Here... Read more...
Personne se déplaçant avec des béquilles dans un jardin
Crutches, a splint or an injury: how to manage your dog’s walks
Getting help, sniffing games, precautions if you have to go out and an emergency pet card: organising things while you recover. Read more...
Promeneurs avec deux chiens et une poussette dans une rue
Walking your dog with a pram or a baby in a carrier
The rules for walking your dog with a pram or while carrying your baby, without risking a fall or a tipped-over pram. Read more...
Petit chien en harnais et en laisse dans une cabine d'ascenseur, aux pieds de son maître
Dogs and lifts: the little-known danger of a lead caught in the doors
How a lead gets caught in a lift, why the sensors don’t always see it and the habits that prevent an accident. Read more...
Chiot qui mordille sa laisse pendant une promenade
Puppy harness: from what age and how to get them used to it?
The age to start, a 6-step habituation plan, choosing the size and the mistakes to avoid while your puppy grows. Read more...
Golden retriever en laisse marchant devant son maître sur un trottoir
Do no-pull harnesses really work?
How a no-pull harness works, what studies say about how effective it is, its limits and how to use it properly. Read more...
Jack russell en harnais qui trotte sur l'herbe
What is a dog harness for? Uses, types and limits
The role of a harness, the situations where it really helps, the different types and what it does not do. Read more...
Corgi portant à la fois un collier et un harnais, la tête levée
Harness or collar: which should you choose for your dog?
What studies say about collars and harnesses, a comparison table and our advice depending on your dog. Read more...
Petit chien vu de dos portant un harnais rose ajusté, au bord de l'eau
How to put a harness on your dog: step-by-step method
Over-the-head or step-in harness: the steps to put it on, the fitting points to check and what to do if your dog refuses it. Read more...
Border collie au pelage mouillé après une sortie
How to dry a harness after a walk in the rain
The walk is over, your dog is back inside, but the harness is still damp. Should you put it on a radiator, wash it or just hang it up? Read more...
Petit chien à poil long brossé, enveloppé dans une couverture
The hook-and-loop patch grips less: how to remove the hair?
Your patch lifts at one edge or comes off more easily than at first? Before replacing it, look at both sides of the fastening. Read more...
Médaille gravée d'un prénom accrochée au collier d'un chien au poil long
Long name on a harness patch: how to keep it easy to read
A short name fits easily on a patch. With “Princess Daisy”, “Mary-Lou” or a double-barrelled name, the result deserves more attention. Read more...
Mètre ruban gradué en centimètres posé sur une table en bois
How to measure your dog for a harness without a tape measure
You have found a harness you like, but there is no soft tape measure in the house. A ruler and a non-stretch ribbon can be enough to take the measurements... Read more...
Lévrier afghan au long pelage clair
How to fit a harness properly on a long-haired dog
On a dog with a thick coat, the straps can almost disappear. A harness may look well fitted while it is mostly resting on the volume of fur; on the... Read more...
Beagle en laisse qui marche dans l'herbe
The lead gets under the legs with a front clip: how to avoid tangles?
A front clip can be handy on walks, but it changes the path of the lead. When your dog slows down, sniffs or switches sides, a loop can end up... Read more...
Chien en harnais jaune et en laisse, au cours d'une promenade
Neck and chest match two different harness sizes: how to choose?
You measured your dog carefully. Their neck fits a size S, but their chest matches a size M. Which measurement should come first? Read more...
Chien portant un harnais rouge ajusté sur le poitrail
My dog’s harness twists to the side: what should I check?
You set off on a walk, your dog moves forward and, a few metres later, the harness has slipped askew. The ring that should sit in front of the chest... Read more...