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COVID-19 Updates

April 10, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

June 2, 2020 Current Modified Hours Monday Through Friday 7am – 7pm Saturday and Sunday 8am – 5pm, Late Night Pickup 5pm – 7pm Overnight Boarding and Board and Train available 7 days a week. All departments are fully staffed except for our overnight attendant. Once demand increases for boarding, the overnight staff will be brought back. Dogs are being monitored overnight via non-public webcams until staff are brought back. May 14, 2020 This announcement is for GROUP TRAINING CLASSES. … Read More

Dog Training

How To AVOID Quarantine Puppy Syndrome

April 6, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

I have been hearing from our clients at Wags & Wiggles, who are worried about the Quarantine Puppy Socialization Syndrome. This Syndrome happens when a puppy isn’t socialized to things that the puppy will meet once Quarantine is over. Some puppies were pre-planned, and some clients decided to get a puppy because the coronavirus forced them to stay home. I even have clients that just finally got their unsocialized dogs used to daycare and making friends, and now coronavirus has … Read More

Dog Training

Puppy Playtime – Is Biting Normal?

January 20, 2021 by Laurie Zurborg

Puppy playtime can bring some extremely high and low emotions for most owners. Are they going to get hurt? Is someone going to be bit? Is this normal? Why won’t my puppy play? Or why are they so rough? These are some of the normal questions we get about puppy playtime. What Is Normal For Puppy Playtime There are many styles of play for puppies depending on their personality, experience level, and who their play partner is. Most … Read More

Dog Training

Free 5 Week Heeling Challenge: Week 5 Heel Position Without Platform

January 7, 2021 by Laurie Zurborg

5 Week Heeling Challenge In the next few weeks, we will be launching a new course through the online classroom for competition obedience and rally obedience. In advance, Wags & Wiggles is offering a 5-week free challenge to work on heeling. You are encouraged to ask questions and submit links to YouTube videos for feedback below or in the Free Canine Enrichment Facebook Group. Show us your progress! These exercises are simple enough for the beginner trainer and valuable enough … Read More

Dog Training

Free 5 Week Heeling Challenge: Week 4 Parallel Position

December 29, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

Dog Training

Free 5 Week Heeling Challenge: Week 3 Stop and Sit

December 23, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

Dog Agility | Dog Training

Off-Leash Training: Using A Training Loop

September 29, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

Training loops are used to transition a dog to off-leash training. Everyone wants their dog to listen to their cues and be well behaved off the leash. Off-Leash training is a huge goal for most dog owners, and a training loop is an excellent tool. The Wags & Wiggles Online Classroom discusses Training Loops to keep dog’s engaged. Training Loops can be essential when training non-traditional breeds, like Shiba Inus. A Training Loop is a term made up by the … Read More

Dog Training

Pandemic Puppy Behavior Rehab

August 29, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

Every dog that comes to Wags and Wiggles has a story to tell, including one pandemic puppy named Rocket that needed intense behavior rehab. Some pandemic puppies are blessed to have found a loving home from the start. The lucky puppies are provided the leadership, structure, management, and socialization that they need to help guide them into being a well-rounded dog. Some aren’t so lucky. We are proud to play a small part in helping pandemic puppies and their owners … Read More

Dog Training

Free 5 Week Heeling Challenge: Week 2 Run To Heel

August 21, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

5 Week Heeling Challenge In the next few weeks, we will be launching a new course through the online classroom for competition obedience and rally obedience. In advance, Wags & Wiggles is offering a 5-week free challenge to work on heeling. You are encouraged to ask questions and submit links to youtube videos for feedback below or in the Free Canine Enrichment Facebook Group. Show us your progress. These exercises are simple enough for the beginner trainer and valuable enough … Read More

Dog Training

Free 5 Week Heeling Challenge: Week 1 Rotation

August 14, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

5 Week Heeling Challenge In the next few weeks, we will be launching a new course through the online classroom for competition obedience and rally obedience. In advance, Wags & Wiggles is offering a 5-week free challenge to work on heeling. Each week we will release the next set of exercises. You are encouraged to ask questions and submit links to youtube videos for feedback below or in the Free Canine Enrichment Facebook Group. Show us your progress. Exercise #1 … Read More

Miscellaneous Dog

America’s Obsession With Dogs

August 14, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

Each year Americans develop an obsession over something. Whether it be Barbi or Legos (I know dating myself here), something sparks a high level of interest in our country. 2020 won’t just be the year we remember when COVID started. This year America’s obsession with dogs has deepened. I have had countless clients and friends contacting me about breeder referrals, rescue referrals, and counseling on what type of dog they should get. 50% of these people have never … Read More

Miscellaneous Dog

Separation Anxiety In Dogs

April 26, 2020 by Laurie Zurborg

Do you worry about leaving your dog home alone because you feel guilty, get all mushy for those big sad eyes, or worried about the condition of your home once you return? Separation anxiety in dogs can tear at your heartstrings but it has many solutions. Most dogs can be left home alone during the day and lead happy lives. There is a small population of dogs that can be destructive, house soil or be miserable. However, these are not … Read More

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