• 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…

  • A very wet and soggy walk

    A very wet and soggy walk

    A very wet and soggy walk today for a dog in the care of Ringwood Dogs.  This little Springer went into the lake clean and came out looking very different!  Dogs are cleaned and rubbed down with clean towels before they go home.  It’s important that there is a comfortable place available in your home…

  • Dinner time at Ringwood Dogs

    Dinner time at Ringwood Dogs

    Waiting patiently for their dinner at Home Boarding with Ringwood Dogs.  Manners are important whether you have one dog or several in your home!   Remember the motto “nothing in life is for free” and incorporate that in your daily routine when looking after your dogs.   I always ask the dogs in my care…