Tag: humane dog training

  • 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…

  • Dog Training in the pouring rain!

    Dog Training in the pouring rain!

    Dog Training in the pouring rain!  We go out in all weathers at Ringwood Dogs!  Some dogs love the rain whist others absolutely hate it.  If you have a dog that hates the rain, I always try and schedule a training session when it’s not raining – although with the British weather, that’s not always…

  • The IMDT Dog Trainer

    The IMDT Dog Trainer

    Being able to help dogs is something Isabelle is passionate about and she is a proud Full Member of the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT). The Institute of Modern Dog Trainers is one of the UK’s leading bodies and independent Course providers for Dog Trainers and Behaviourists. The IMDT was founded to promote the…

  • Using “Positive Reinforcement” in Dog Training

    Using “Positive Reinforcement” in Dog Training

    Positive reinforcement is usually something pleasant added that follows a behaviour that makes it more likely that the desired behaviour will occur again in the future. A Positive Reinforcer is the stimulus presented following a desired behaviour. Reinforcement can also be described as positive or negative. It is something an animal wants to acquire more…