Howling is a naturally occurring behaviour in dogs. It can be triggered by noises of a particular frequency and some dogs are more prone to the behaviour than others. If your dog indulges in a spot of howling, he will need to be taught to perform another behaviour to replace the unwanted howling. Next time …
It can be very frustrating when your dog just won’t eat but there are things you can do to encourage your fussy eater. Firstly, make sure there are no underlying health issues that are preventing your dog from eating so be sure you get a vet check to make sure all is ok. Fussy dogs …
Ringwood Dogs often uses many different types of harnesses on the dogs they are walking or training. Here our daycare dogs wearing the Perfect Fit Harness. Wearing a harness takes the pressure of the dog’s throat and is essential if you are walking your dog on a long line. If your dog pulls, there are …
Its been a busy day at Ringwood Dogs today. Lots of different size dogs today in different tones of cream, caramels and chocolates! Here the dogs are introducing themselves through a scent game in the garden. Scent games involve scattering treats across the grass for the dogs to scent out. This game is very relaxing …
A lovely view on our walk with Ringwood Dogs along Castleman Trailway the today. Sometimes we are the only ones here for miles around. At Ringwood Dogs, training is always incorporated in all of our walks including Recall, Stay, Loose Leash Walking and Focus. This particular walk is popular with me because it offers lots …
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Practising “Recall” in the New Forest. Here I’m training the dogs on a whistle. Make sure you “condition” the whistle first, blowing the whistle and rewarding your dog with a special treat is what is meant by conditioning. I always make sure I carry lots of treats with me whenever I go out and train. …
The “traffic jam” we encountered on our walk today was a good opportunity to teach the dogs in my care good behaviour around livestock. This involved asking the dogs to “SIT” and focus on me as the ponies walked by. It is very important to control your dogs around livestock as farmers are legally allowed …
A wonderful walk in the New Forest today practising “recall” on a long line. This gives extra security during training so that you can gently encourage your dog to come back to you should he/she decide not to! When dogs first came into my care at Ringwood Dogs, I always put them on a long …
A cold walk in Moors Valley Country Park with Ringwood Dogs incorporating “scent games”. This stimulates dogs both physically and mentally. I always play lots of scent games with the dogs in my care it help encourage focus and calms over excited dogs. I often use this technique when training my fearful or reactive dogs. …
A “mooching walk” along the Castleman Trail this morning. Letting dogs be dogs and sniff all the smells and scents of the walk is very rewarding. It’s not always about speed walking yourself around the New Forest! Take time to stop and “smell the roses”, this gives your dog the opportunity to sniff the smells …
