Tag: reward based 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…

  • 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…

  • Eight questions for dog trainer Isabelle Adams-Papé

    Eight questions for dog trainer Isabelle Adams-Papé

    I’ve just done an interview.  I thought I would share the questions I was asked: Question 1 – At what age should a dog start to be trained and does it vary from breed to breed?A dog or puppy of any breed can start training shortly after you bring it home.  This is important so…

  • 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…

  • Dog Games to Play on a Rainy Day

    Dog Games to Play on a Rainy Day

    There’s nothing worse than a hyper dog on a rainy day!  While it might be impossible to get your dog outside for his/her daily walk during inclement weather, there are many games you can do inside to burn off that excess energy.  The following games are not only enjoyable for you and your dog but…

  • 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…