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Don’t Forget the Water on a Hot Day
As the weather is beginning to heat up, make sure you take water for your dogs to hydrate and walk in shady places, so that they do not overheat. Dogs get overtired in the heat, so always stop for a break if needed and allow them to have a sniff or lie down in the…
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Hot Weather – Five Second Rule
With the weather heating up – remember the Five Second Rule: Place the back of your hand on the pavement. If you cannot hold it there for five seconds, it’s too hot to walk your dog on it. So if you need to take your dog out and the pavement doesn’t pass this test, make…
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PetStay Dorset & Bournemouth at a local fair near you
We have been very busy the first part of 2017 booking lots of your lovely doggies in for their holidays at PetStay Dorset and Bournemouth for the summer. We love bringing this wonderful service to you and your dogs and are delighted to announce that we are exhibiting in five local Fetes this year. PetStay…
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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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Recall command when dog walking
It’s important to have a good recall with your dogs in case you need to get them back to you in an emergency. In this picture, we had come across some horses – here are the dogs sitting patiently by my side until the riders had passed. They all got a tasty treat for being…
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