Tag: Dog-mental-stimulation

  • Scent game introductions

    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…

  • Dog Visit to see Murphy

    Dog Visit to see Murphy

    Today I visited Murphy a lovely Weimaraner whose owners were out for the morning.  Ball games in the garden, a toilet trip and some mental games burnt off some excess energy and left him feeling relaxed and contented until his owners returned. Ringwood Dogs also offers a dog visiting service should you need it regularly…

  • Dog Visit to see a ten week Goldendoodle puppy

    Dog Visit to see a ten week Goldendoodle puppy

    A visit for this little 10 week old Goldendoodle puppy.  She loved having the company to break up her morning and enjoyed a cuddle on my lap.  We played tug of war and fetch and I left her with a stuffed Kong so she was kept busy until her owners returned. Ringwood Dogs also offers…

  • Scent games

    Scent games

    A cold walk in Moors Valley Country Park with Ringwood Dogs incorporating “scent games”. This stimulates dogs both physically and mentally.  I always play lots of scent games with the dogs in my care  it help encourage focus and calms over excited dogs.  I often use this technique when training my fearful or reactive dogs.…