Tag: Dog-walking

  • Dog Harnesses

    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…

  • 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…

  • Knowing your dogs needs

    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…

  • Fleas and ticks prevention

    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…

  • Recall command when dog walking

    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…

  • Snooze time after a long walk

    Snooze time after a long walk

    Asleep by the Aga after a long walk.  Dogs enjoying the home comforts of boarding with Ringwood Dogs.  When your dogs stay with us, they have the full run of the home and become part of our family whilst you are away.  We send regular photos of your dogs, so that you can see what…

  • Dog walking along the Castleman Trail

    Dog walking along the Castleman Trail

    A “mooching walk” along the Castleman Trail this morning.  Letting dogs be dogs and sniff all the smells and scents of the walk is very rewarding.  It’s not always about speed walking yourself around the New Forest! Take time to stop and “smell the roses”, this gives your dog the opportunity to sniff the smells…

  • 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…