Category: Dog Training Tips

  • Dog Training in the pouring rain!

    Dog Training in the pouring rain!

    Dog Training in the pouring rain!  We go out in all weathers at Ringwood Dogs!  Some dogs love the rain whist others absolutely hate it.  If you have a dog that hates the rain, I always try and schedule a training session when it’s not raining – although with the British weather, that’s not always…

  • Dog walking on Ashley Heath

    Dog walking on Ashley Heath

    Great walk today in Ashley Heath.  The dogs in the care of Ringwood Dogs posing for a photo after scent games amongst the logs!   I always try to take photos of your dogs whilst they are staying at Ringwood Dogs so that you can see what they are getting up to!   Sometimes they…

  • Walking on a lead

    Walking on a lead

    A training walk with one of my furry clients.  A rescue dog who is learning to walk on the lead for the very first time!  It is important to train your dog to walk nicely on the leash without pulling.  For dogs that have a severe pulling problem, I always fit them with an anti-pulling…

  • Happy smiling faces on the walk with Ringwood Dogs

    Happy smiling faces on the walk with Ringwood Dogs

    Happy smiling faces on the walk today with Ringwood Dogs.  Commands are always practiced on our walks.  Here the dog in my care were called back to sit and wait patiently whilst a group of bike riders rode past.  Keeping your dogs safe whilst out walking is always our priority whether they are on or…

  • Chilling out and sharing a crate

    Chilling out and sharing a crate

    Chilling out and sharing a crate.  At Ringwood Dogs we crate train all our dogs.  Crates offer a safe haven for dogs to rest in peace.  They are also useful when you are toilet training your new puppy and offer a safe place to leave them when you need to leave your puppy or dog…

  • Enjoying a stuffed KONG after a long walk

    Enjoying a stuffed KONG after a long walk

    Enjoying a stuffed Kong after a long walk with Ringwood Dogs.  Kongs are a great way to feed your dogs their meal or snack.  It offers stimulation and keeps boredom at bay.  For dogs that are boarding or day caring with Ringwood Dogs, a stuffed Kong is on the daily menu!  We give them after…

  • A Tug Of War Workshop with my dog

    A Tug Of War Workshop with my dog

    A Tug Of War Workshop with my dog.  I attend many workshops throughout the year in order to keep up to date with current dog training techniques.  It’s not always about training but learning how to play with your dog too!  Tug of war is a very rewarding game for both owner and dog. It burns…

  • Home Dog Boarding – dogs playing in the sunshine

    Home Dog Boarding – dogs playing in the sunshine

    A lovely picture of a couple of dogs, playing in the sunshine in the garden of Ringwood Dogs who are staying with us.  The dogs have access to a large garden at all times throughout their stay.  We often build agility courses in the garden for the dogs to try or sometimes they just want…