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Dog Walking Etiquette
Whatever the weather, dog walkers are always looking for more exciting areas to help their pet burn off some of their energy. Country parks and countryside walks are great locations for a family day out, but these peaceful walks can be tarnished by ill-trained dogs and their owners.To get the very best of your dog…
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Practice Makes Perfect
Dog training is a physical skill, like learning to drive and it takes time to get used to this. We all go through the stages of learning skills; unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetent, conscious competence, unconscious competence. For dog trainers who have been teaching behaviours for years, we tend to lie in the unconsciously competent stage…
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Dogs Around Kids
I thought I would tell you about something that happened to us last night. We went to the local pub for a meal with the dogs. My dogs are used to going out with us and after having a sniff around (to collect crumbs from the floor) settled down and lay on the floor to…
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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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Kids Around Dogs
Ringwood Dogs is proud to be an accredited and registered KAD (Kids Around Dogs) Trainer. This means I specialise in safety around dogs, fear of dogs, families with functional needs children, young handlers, school dogs and family dogs. As an approved KAD Trainer, I help children to understand how dogs communicate and how they can…
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Safe Travel with your Dog
Your furry friend’s safety is incredibly important. For that reason, in the Ringwood Dogs Woof Wagon we have crash tested crates fitted to keep our own and our client’s dogs safe. Therefore, when you travel with your dog, you must consider their safety, the Highway Code and the weather. Follow our handy guide to help…
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Poisonous Food to Dogs
Foods Poisonous to Dogs: The Most Common Culprits! Every year, a significant number of dogs end up at the vet after eating or drinking something they shouldn’t have. Sadly, our homes are filled with foods poisonous to dogs that we need to be aware of. Unlike cats, dogs tend to not be as discriminating when…
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The Dangers of Extendable Leads
Potential Dangers for the Dog: We often get asked what our view is on using extendable dog leads. It’s quite simple really, they pose a danger to both the dog and the walker and should not be used. Extendable dog leads have become more popular in recent years. This is probably because as dog owners…
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