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Activity Based Daycare is Fun for Your Dog!

January 31, 2023 by

Here at Wags & Wiggles, we are an activity-based daycare. Dog Daycare is great for socializing and allowing your pup to interact with other dogs.  Daycare also provides plenty of physical activity that helps to keep them healthy and happy. Our daycare is different.  We believe dogs should have more than just playtime during their daycare day.  All of our staff are Enrichment Certified to bring more fun to your pup’s day! Wags & Wiggles enrichment stimulates different parts of … Read More

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Tugga That Toy!

December 2, 2022 by

Toys are a vital tool in positive reinforcement dog training. They are not just a positive way to reward your dog, but it’s fun, too!  Using play as a reward is often more bonding for most dogs than simply giving them some treats. First, you will need to pinpoint what type of toy your dog enjoys. There are many different types of toys to choose from.  For example, your dog may prefer tug toys over a tennis ball, or vice … Read More

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Dog Breed Spotlight: The Havanese!

October 3, 2022 by

Havanese are intelligent, funny, social, and outgoing dogs! In our daycare environment, you would most likely see our Havenese cuddled up in the staff’s arms, chasing after a ball, or wrestling with their best friend!  Because Havanese tend to be so social and sweet, we often recruit them to help out new Waggers during Meet & Greet appointments! We love our Havenese so much that we also built our Tiny Town, just for small dogs. Although they are a newly … Read More

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How to Have a Successful Puppy Play Date!

September 1, 2022 by

Puppy play dates can be one of the most fun things to do as a dog parent! These play dates allow your puppy to have fun, burn energy, and gain necessary social skills.  However, setting up a successful puppy play date with your dog’s new best friend will take some planning. Choosing a puppy playmate that will be well suited for your puppy, especially for their first play date, is a must! Finding a puppy who is around the same … Read More

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Setting Your Dog Up For Success to Attend Daycare

July 28, 2022 by

Setting your dog up for success to attend daycare is important! Dog Daycare provides your dog with enrichment, socialization, and an outlet for their energy. However, it can sometimes be overwhelming if the dog does not take the necessary steps beforehand.  The goal is to have your daycare facility be a place where your dog feels safe and happy being at. That is why preparing your dog before going into daycare is essential. We often have clients who come in … Read More

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Tiny Town

June 6, 2022 by

Wags & Wiggles is excited to announce our new adventure, Tiny Town!  Coming Fall 2022! Tiny Town is our BRAND NEW BUILDING for small dogs at our RSM location, located in the same business park. When Wags & Wiggles started back in 1999, most of our clients were people with big dogs looking to exercise them and get more socialization.  As the company grew, more and more small dogs started to come in.  Small dog owners saw the need for … Read More

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What is it Like Owning a Deaf Dog?

April 25, 2022 by

It is important to remember that a deaf dog can do just about everything a hearing dog can! The only difference is that you communicate through hand signals and body language versus a verbal command.  They play with toys, go for walks, give cuddles, do obedience training, and everything in between! First, we will talk about how deafness occurs in dogs. Like with humans, deafness can be hereditary and present at birth.  Other times, deafness can be caused by a … Read More

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My Dog Growled At Me

March 4, 2022 by

Nothing quite gets your attention like hearing the grumbling of a dog’s growl. However, is that growl out of excitement, fear, anxiety, or something else in their environment?  Dogs use growling as an effective way of communication in all of those scenarios.  The key is being able to identify between a playful growl and an aggressive one.   You should never punish your dog for growling. Growling is an essential part of a dog’s language.  When dogs growl, they are … Read More

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The Importance of Crate and Confinement Training

January 19, 2022 by

Wags & Wiggles is seeing a massive surge of private lesson requests for crate training. Crate training is an essential tool for both the dog and owner. We all knew this was coming. But, unfortunately, dog owners have forgotten the value of teaching their dogs to be comfortable being restrained, confined, or resting in a crate. Some of these dogs are ending up in rescue. Their new owners now face the challenge of teaching their dogs this important life skill. … Read More

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New Year, New Doggie Daycare

January 14, 2022 by

It’s a New Year, and we want to welcome all our new and existing clients back to our fully renovated doggie daycare locations!   The last two years of surviving the pandemic have been an enormous strain. In the beginning, closing forever was on the table for consideration. However, we could not throw away 23 years of hard work and dedication to our community. Besides, we are having too much fun! We decided to double down and work on projects … Read More

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