Middlesex means the land of the Middle Saxons, and the name turns up as Middelseaxan in a record from 704. It was an administrative county for a very long time, until 1965, when it was absorbed into Greater London.
The name hasn’t gone anywhere in people’s heads, or in search boxes. If you’re in Harrow, Ealing, Hounslow or Hillingdon, you may find the help you need under either label, so this page shows which AboutDogs guides sit under Middlesex and sends you to our Greater London page for the rest. Keep both open.
What’s covered in Middlesex
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Middlesex.
- Dog swimming spots: Best dog swimming spots in Middlesex.
- Vets: There’s no Middlesex vets guide. Our UK vets guide covers what to look for in a practice, and the Greater London page links to our London vets guide.
- Dog sitters: No Middlesex sitters page. Try the UK dog sitters guide, or the London area sitter pages linked from the Greater London page.
- Dog groomers: No Middlesex groomers page yet, so start with the UK groomers guide.
- Adoption and rescue: No Middlesex rescue guide. The UK-wide adoption and rescue guide covers the country.
- Pet transport: Find pet transport near you.
Walking near the Welsh Harp
The Welsh Harp, or Brent Reservoir, was completed in 1834 and 1835 to keep the Grand Junction Canal’s Paddington branch supplied with water, and it has been a Site of Special Scientific Interest since 1950. That makes it a place for close control and a careful eye on signs, because wildlife is the point of the site. Our Middlesex swimming guide above covers other spots if your dog loves water.
A supplement option for daily loops
Much Middlesex walking is the daily loop round a local park. If you’re weighing up a supplement, Calmshops has Calmdogs probiotic chews to look at. Run it past your vet first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there dog trainers in Middlesex?
Yes, we have a dedicated Middlesex dog trainers directory, linked in the list above.
Where can I take my dog swimming in Middlesex?
We have a Middlesex swimming guide, linked above. Check local signs and keep your dog under close control around water, especially where wildlife is nesting.
Is Middlesex still a county?
Not for administrative purposes. It was abolished in 1965 and absorbed into Greater London, which is why many Middlesex places now appear on our Greater London page.
Written by Georgiana & Figo.
