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Pet Care Advice & Guides

Practical, no-nonsense advice from more than 16 years of walking dogs and minding cats around Biggleswade and the surrounding villages.

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When Is It Too Hot to Walk Your Dog? A UK Temperature Guide

A simple UK guide to when it is too hot to walk your dog, the five-second pavement test, the warning signs of heatstroke and safer alternatives on hot days.

10 June 20264 min read

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When Is It Too Cold to Walk Your Dog?

How cold is too cold to walk your dog in the UK? A temperature guide by dog size and coat, plus grit and antifreeze dangers and the signs your dog is too cold.

10 June 20264 min read

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When Can Puppies Go for Walks? A New Owner's Guide

When can a puppy go outside for walks after their vaccinations, how to socialise safely beforehand, and how much exercise a puppy really needs.

10 June 20264 min read

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How to Choose a Dog Walker: 10 Questions to Ask

Ten questions to ask before you trust someone with your dog and your keys — insurance, DBS checks, group size, transport and more, from a Biggleswade dog walker.

10 June 20264 min read

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How Often Should You Walk Your Dog?

How often and how long should you walk your dog? A guide to daily exercise needs by breed and age, why walk quality matters, and the signs of too little or too much.

10 June 20264 min read

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How Much Does a Cat Sitter Cost in the UK?

What cat sitters charge in the UK, how drop-in visits compare with a cattery, what changes the price, and what should always be included in a visit.

10 June 20263 min read

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How Much Do Dog Walkers Charge? UK Price Guide (2026)

What dog walkers really charge in the UK in 2026, what changes the price, and how to tell good value from a cut-price risk — from a Biggleswade dog walker.

10 June 20265 min read

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How Many Dogs Should a Dog Walker Walk at Once?

Is there a legal limit on how many dogs a walker can walk at once in the UK? What the rules say, the risks of big group walks, and why we choose solo walks.

10 June 20264 min read

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How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?

How long can you really leave a dog alone at home? RSPCA guidance, the signs of separation distress, and practical ways to break up a long working day.

10 June 20264 min read

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How Long Can You Leave a Cat Alone?

How long can you safely leave a cat alone at home? Cats Protection guidance for adult cats and kittens, why a bowl of food is not enough, and when to book a sitter.

10 June 20264 min read

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Cattery vs Cat Sitter: Which Is Better for Your Cat?

An honest comparison of catteries and cat sitters — cost, stress, routine and home security — to help you choose the right holiday care for your cat.

10 June 20264 min read

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The Best Dog Walks Around Biggleswade & Sandy

A local dog walker's guide to the best dog walks around Biggleswade and Sandy — commons, riverside paths and nature reserves, with honest notes on lead rules.

10 June 20264 min read

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