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Christmas is coming – foods that are poisonous and harmful to dogs
As Christmas approaches, please be aware of the many poisonous and harmful foods to dogs. Make sure food is locked away safely and not left out on surfaces and tables for your dog to eat during the festivities. The last thing you want over the Christmas break is a trip to the vet! Some food…
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Is your dog a fussy eater?
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…
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Learning your dog’s body language
This is a wonderful poster to explain what your dog is trying to tell you. It is important to learn your dog’s body language – they cannot speak to you after all but they do indicate to you through their body language whether they are happy, friendly, relaxed, scared, nervous or angry. Photo Credit: Lili…
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A little afternoon snoooze…
We have tried many dog beds here at Ringwood Dogs but this seems to be the favourite. This is a raised bed and keeps dogs cool in the summer but warm and cosy in the winter by putting a soft blanket for the dogs to lie on. Dogs like to be off the ground, so…
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Dog Harnesses
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…
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Scent game introductions
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…
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Knowing your dogs needs
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…
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Fleas and ticks prevention
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…
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