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 …

Just before International Day of Education – which fell on the 24 January – we were lucky to interview Nina and Michelle from The Underdog Project (TUP). What do The Underdog Project do? The Underdog Project is a registered NPO and PBO that works with vulnerable children and shelter dogs in Cape Town. The children …

Summer is in full swing and with Summer comes a whole lot of adventure and day trips. At least that’s what our dogs keep telling us 🙂 . Whether your dog is long- or short haired, one thing’s for sure – they all shed. Especially on the car seats! Not only that, but if your …

Do you know how many studies have been conducted on the relationship between dogs and humans? Ten? Two hundred? Five Thousand? Truth be told, we have no idea! All we know is that when you search online, you’ll literally find hundreds of studies and research articles that relate to this topic. And rather than asking …

We all love (and need) our sleep! Our soothing sheets and soft pillows lure us into a soporific haven of drowsiness and delight. Safe and secure, the last minute of the day is ours, as we drift off to dreamland. To think that our beloved pooches feel any different would be insulting. After all, dog-owners …