There are so many things we can do with our beloved dogs, but we wanted to round up a few of our favourite ideas … Take your dog on a “sniffari” It’s no secret that a dog’s sense of smell is both highly sensitive and sophisticated. But what many people don’t understand is that dogs …
We have a very special blog for you this week. We asked Taryn Blyth, Cape Town-based dog behaviourist and trainer for her insight on some important questions we had regarding dog behaviour, training, obedience training and how both the dog and owner relate to these concepts. We hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as …
Whether you’re going away on holiday or simply taking a day trip with your dog, it’s always a good idea to keep a medical kit for your pet in your car. We did some research and thought we’d share some of the things you might want to include. First things first, make sure your pet …
As pet owners, we live in exciting times. As much as 5 years ago, there was very limited options when it came to pet-friendly venues. Nowadays, more and more venues are catching on to the idea that patrons who bring their pets are happy patrons. This bodes well for all of us who hate leaving …
Earlier in October we enjoyed Garden Day SA and with that in mind, we thought it would be useful to do some research regarding which commonly found plants may be toxic or poisonous to pets. Although it’s obviously less common for cats and dogs to be poisoned by plants than herbivorous livestock, it does occur. …
Is it just us, or does it feel like this Winter’s been longer than The Revenant, Vikings and Game of Thrones combined? One good thing about Winter is getting the chance to catch up on some reading (thank you, TEARS book shop!) We found a gem of a little book called Why Do Dogs Drink …
Despite there being a hint of Spring in the air, we’ve noticed that many people are struggling with sniffles and coughs. It got us thinking about our fur-babies and what to do if they’re not feeling top of the pops. A friend of the Wagworld family, Yvette van Wijk, published a helpful little book called …
Back in the 1980’s, American trend expert Faith Popcorn observed a shift in human behaviour. Instead of choosing to be prolifically social, people were choosing to stay in. She noted that this was a way of cultivating a sense of peace and avoiding overstimulation. She named this behavioural shift cocooning; an animal-nature term now applied …
With a new puppy in the Wagworld family, there’s a LOT of general chewing and biting going on. Of course, pup gets a free pass because he’s still learning and teething. We researched why adult dogs can be unintentionally destructive with their beds and here’s what we found… Digging is in their DNA It’s instinctual …