Potential Dangers for the Dog: Over time the cord can become frayed, in the worst case they have been known to break when put under strain. This is of course a risk with all types of dog lead but as the cord is hidden when the lead is retracted the damage is often not noticed. …
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 …
All dogs have different needs. The beagle in this photo loves scent games, so I always incorporate these into our walks. The Spaniel wants to chase the ball, so I always bring a ball and thrower with me. The little Doodle likes to potter by my side, so I always make sure she knows I’m …
This season has been particularly bad for fleas and ticks, particularly in forest areas. There are many different options out there to protect your dog and indeed yourself from ticks. A few options are topical medicines, tick collars and oral medication to protect your dog from fleas and ticks. All these need reapplying every 8 …
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 swim in the lake today with Ringwood Dogs. Most dogs love to swim whether you want them too or not! Try not to let your dog drink stagnant water as this can lead to tummy upsets. Ringwood Dogs always have a stack of towels in the back so we can dry off wet and …
