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Wags & Wiggles | Rawhide Alternatives
Dog Health & Care

Safe & Healthy Alternatives to Rawhide Chews

June 8, 2018 by

Safe & Healthy Alternatives to Rawhide Chews Rawhide chews are a popular choice among pet parents, but we don’t recommend them. While they can satisfy the need to chew, they can also cause stomach irritation and internal blockages. Rawhide chews are made from dried animal skins, typically from the leather industry’s leftover scraps. The majority of rawhide chews are sourced from outside of the United States, and toxic chemicals are frequently used in the manufacturing process. There are plenty of … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | Fancy Gets Spayed
Dog Health & Care

Preparing to Spay/Neuter Your Dog? Read Fancy and Fiesta’s Story!

June 1, 2018 by

Preparing to Spay/Neuter Your Dog? Read Fancy and Fiesta’s Story! This spay/neuter article is based on personal experience – you should always consult with your veterinarian about your individual dog. The time recently came to spay our girls Fancy (Sheltie, age 2) and Fiesta (Aussie, age 5). We wanted to do our best to minimize their discomfort and our anxiety. We’re sharing some information with you so you can prepare for spaying or neutering your dog. There are actually several … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | New Puppy
Dog Training

New Puppy Series: Your Puppy’s First 5 Training Cues

May 26, 2018 by

New Puppy Series: Your Puppy’s First 5 Training Cues Did you recently bring home a new puppy? This blog mini-series is for you! In this post, we go over the first five training cues you should teach your new puppy! The new puppy in the pictures is Logic, the newest addition to the Zurborg family! 1. Eye contact We want to train our dogs to look at our face when we say their name. If your dog is looking at … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | New Puppy
Dog Training | Miscellaneous Dog

New Puppy Series: When Vacuums Attack! How to Help Your Puppy Overcome Fear

May 18, 2018 by

New Puppy Series: When Vacuums Attack! How to Help Your Puppy Overcome Fear Did you recently bring home a new puppy? This blog mini-series is for you! In this post, we go over how to help your new puppy overcome fear. The new puppy in the pictures is Logic, the newest addition to the Zurborg family! Logic’s New Fear The day Logic turned three months old, he suddenly noticed the vacuum. We had previously been vacuuming around his pen while … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | Dog Daycare
Miscellaneous Dog

Benefits of Dog Daycare for Puppies – Logic’s Daycare Story

May 4, 2018 by

Benefits of Dog Daycare for Puppies Are you thinking about bringing home a new puppy soon? This blog mini-series is for you! In this post, we go over the benefits of dog daycare for puppies. The puppy in the pictures is Logic, the newest addition to the Zurborg family! Logic turns three months old The day Logic turned 12 weeks, his devil side emerged! His previous training and playtime sessions only lasted about an hour. Afterwards, Logic would be totally … Read More

Miscellaneous Dog

New Puppy Series: A Short Guide on Puppy Socialization

April 20, 2018 by

New Puppy Series: A Short Guide on Puppy Socialization Are you thinking about bringing home a new puppy soon? This blog mini-series is for you! In this post, we go over the importance of puppy socialization. The puppy in the pictures is Logic, the newest addition to the Zurborg family! In our puppy socialization classes, we pass out a list of all the things you’ll want to show your new puppy so that they can have good exposure to the … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | New Puppy
Miscellaneous Dog

New Puppy Series: 6 Things You Need to Know When Picking Your New Puppy’s Breeder

April 6, 2018 by

New Puppy Series: 6 Things You Need to Know When Picking Your New Puppy’s Breeder Are you thinking about bringing home a new puppy soon? This blog mini-series is for you! In this post, we go over 6 things you should know when picking out your new puppy’s breeder. The brand new puppy in the pictures is Logic, the newest addition to the Zurborg family! #1 – What type of dogs do they breed? Meeting prior dogs in your breeder’s … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | New Puppy
Dog Training | Miscellaneous Dog

New Puppy Series: Top 5 Things to Do When Bringing Home a New Puppy

March 23, 2018 by

Top 5 Things to Do When Bringing Home a New Puppy Did you recently bring home a new puppy? This blog mini-series is for you! In this post, we go over the Top 5 things you should do when bringing a new puppy home for the very first time. The brand new puppy in the pictures is Logic, the newest addition to the Zurborg family! #1 – Show Your New Puppy Where to Go Potty Where your new puppy goes … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | Dog Flu
Dog Health & Care

Dog Flu – Signs, Symptoms, and What to Watch Out For

March 16, 2018 by

Dog Flu – Signs, Symptoms, and What to Watch Out For In December 2017, Northern California saw an outbreak of canine influenza, also known as the dog flu. Since December, the virus has spread across the Bay Area, making it’s way to Nevada and parts of Oregon. Southern California luckily hasn’t seen any cases yet, but it’s always good to be prepared. There are two known strains of dog flu in the United States – H3N8 and H3N2. H3N8 is an older … Read More

Wags & Wiggles | Adopt Me!
Miscellaneous Dog | Wags & Wiggles Family

Meet Hercules, the Latest Wags & Wiggles Rescue!

February 23, 2018 by

Meet Hercules, the latest Wags & Wiggles rescue! Hercules is a four year old Spaniel mix. He probably has a little bit of everything mixed in, including Pug, Beagle, and Cavalier. Unfortunately, his prior family could no longer keep him. He has been at our Rancho Santa Margarita facility for a few weeks now and is ready to find his forever home! Hercules is a very sweet, affectionate, loving dog. He is on the small-to-medium side, has a medium amount … Read More

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