Waggles Academy For Dogs Inc.

13/12/2024

HAZEL is inviting you to WAGGLES Saturday! Want to work on your loose-leash skills, or off-leash playing skills, we’ve got you covered!

WAGnWalk 10-11am at the Gary Harris Centre. We’ll meet in the gravel parking lot east of the Gary Harris Centre. 120 College Cir. Red Deer.

WAGnPlay 12-1pm at WAGGLES
If you and your dog are healthy, please come join us for an hour of good wholesome play time.
* The whole family can attend (if parents choose to bring their children to an off-leash dog facility, you are completely responsible for your child)
* No need to RSVP just come!
* WAGGLES past & current students only(honour system collection jar) $5 cash only/per dog

12/12/2024

Do you have a new furry member of the family? It’s not too soon to come to WAGGLES Puppy Preschool!

Our program is specifically designed for pups under 19 weeks old, and to start as young as 8 weeks old and includes:
- 5 - 30 minute age appropriate lessons
- Puppy Enrichment Parties (P.E.P.)
- Healthy & Supervised Play with other puppies
- A clean & sanitized WAGGLES classroom for puppies

Our facility has been recommended/approved by local veterinarians, trainers and pet professionals!
Upcoming START dates for WAGGLES Puppy Preschool are: Dec. 14, 21st (if requested), Jan. 4, Jan. 18, Feb. 1st.

For more information and to register, email us at: [email protected]
Please provide the age of your puppy and we will reply with your preschool agenda!

09/12/2024

Did you know that mental exercise is almost as good as physical exercise for your dog? “Puzzle Party” is our next Games That Train the Body & Brain session this Thursday Dec. 12, 6-7pm at WAGGLES!
Also!
Does your dog go a LOT crazy when the doorbell rings?!! We’ve got some tips and strategies for you & your dog for this holiday season.

RSVP to save your spot: [email protected]

***Note: WAGGLES Games that Train sessions are for current and past WAGGLES students

06/12/2024

06/12/2024

Play School pals BEAU & TEDDY are inviting you to WAGGLES Saturday! A walk, a play and a parade! Hope you can join us!

WAGnWalk 10-11am at G.W. Smith School. We’ll meet in the school parking lot, 17 Springfield Ave.

WAGnPlay 12-1pm at WAGGLES
If you and your dog are healthy, please come join us for an hour of good wholesome play time.
* The whole family can attend (if parents choose to bring their children to an off-leash dog facility, you are completely responsible for your child)
* No need to RSVP just come!
* WAGGLES past & current students only(honour system collection jar) $5 cash only/per dog

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th Springbrook Santa Claus parade@ 4pm'ish til 8pm'ish

Meet your WAGGLES group in Springbrook in the parking lot between the baseball diamonds and the general store (22nd Str / 33rd Ave). Be there as early as 4pm and no later than 4:20pm. The roads close at 4:30pm. Parade starts moving at 5pm.

Please review the following important details for parade day:
Arrival Time & Location: The WAGGLES truck will be sparkling purple and towing a parade float for all of us to take turns riding. You and your dog must be at the parking lot no later than 4:20 PM. This ensures that we have enough time to organize ourselves and make sure everything is ready to go.
Parade Start Time: The parade will begin promptly at 5:00 PM.
Duration: The parade is anticipated to last about one hour.
Hot Chocolate Stand | Post-Parade Festivities: After the parade, we invite you to join festivities at the skating rink for the celebration and activities! WAGGLES is sponsoring the Hot Chocolate and needs volunteers to hand out the hot cups. We need one more person for the 4pm-5:30pm shift and 2 people for the 5:30pm-7pm shift. Please email your interest to [email protected]
Safety: Please ensure that you and your dog are balanced on the float, and are prepared to walk for one hour at a slow pace, especially around moving vehicles. We want everyone to enjoy the event and stay safe!

04/12/2024

Come join us!! SATURDAY DECEMBER 7th @ 4pm'ish til 8pm'ish

 

Meet your WAGGLES group in Springbrook in the parking lot between the baseball diamonds and the general store (22nd Str / 33rd Ave). Be there as early as 4pm and no later than 4:20pm. The roads close at 4:30pm. Parade starts moving at 5pm. 

 

Please review the following important details for parade day:

Arrival Time & Location: The WAGGLES truck will be sparkling purple and towing a parade float for all of us to take turns riding. You and your dog must be at the  parking lot no later than 4:20 PM. This ensures that we have enough time to organize ourselves and make sure everything is ready to go.

Parade Start Time: The parade will begin promptly at 5:00 PM. 

Duration: The parade is anticipated to last about one hour.

Hot Chocolate Stand | Post-Parade Festivities: After the parade, we invite you to join festivities at the skating rink for the celebration and activities! WAGGLES is sponsoring the Hot Chocolate and needs volunteers to hand out the hot cups. We need one more person for the 4pm-5:30pm shift and  2 people for the 5:30pm-7pm shift. Please email your interest to [email protected] 

Safety: Please ensure that you and your dog are balanced on the float, and are prepared to walk for one hour at a slow pace, especially around moving vehicles. We want everyone to enjoy the event and stay safe!

04/12/2024

Waggles has been asked to help find MURPHY a loving home. If interested please contact J.R Bjornson by email at [email protected]. Both dog and handler are not known to WAGGLES. 

Please cross post to help find Murphy a loving home!

Murphy was adopted 33 days ago and was recently taken for an updated vet appointment, where it was learned that he has severe allergies. Murphy requires a hypoallergenic diet and lifelong medication for his condition. His newest owner was not prepared for this and cannot afford the ongoing costs of approximately $425 per month.

Here are some details about Murphy:    

Neutered, 3 years old up-to-date on vaccines

Murphy has been with us for 33 days 

We live in Red Deer, Alberta

Murphy is great with children

Murphy loves going for walks

Murphy is crate-trained. At bedtime, he goes into his crate when pointed to it.

Murphy is very food-motivated and loves treats.

Murphy is house broken

 Murphy can be a little skittish in the beginning to new people, but will fall in love real fast. He loves going on walks, is very energetic, and will fall in love with you within the first week. Loves people, prefers to be an only pet. But it is possible to get along with others with training.  You can reach me at [email protected]   Murphy needs a new home as soon as possible as I can’t afford his medication. Thank you for all the help.

03/12/2024

Do you have all the time it takes to train and educate your dog?
Some folks do. Some folks don’t.

WAGGLES Academy for Dogs Inc.
is proud excited to add Doggy Day Training as a pet dog training option!

Although not mandatory, we do prefer dog-students to have taken WAGGLES Puppy Preschool before signing up for WAGnLearn Level 1 Doggy Day Training.

HOW IT WORKS:
Clients bring their dog to WAGGLES in the morning and collect their dog at the end of the day, Tuesdays - Fridays. We do the training while the dog is with us.

Trainers at WAGGLES will train your dog to the next level (Level 1, 2, or 3). There is scheduled review time for everyone. The fee is based on level of training. Contact us for the fee structure. Please let us know if overnight boarding needs to be considered for your dog.
We look forward to hearing from you!
[email protected]

30/11/2024

We are super excited to announce that TROOPER has been adopted by one of us! Jenn from WAGGLES is the proud new owner of TROOPER!

29/11/2024

BELLA & BERNOULLI .bmd, two of our Doggy DAY TRAINING students, taking a break in their Level 3 training to pose for a picture! Happy Friday everyone!

29/11/2024

Snow? Cold? No problem for COCO on WAGGLES Saturday! Hope you can join us!

WAGnWalk 10-11am at Capstone. We’ll meet near the Splash park across from Pure Earth Organics.

WAGnPlay 12-1pm at WAGGLES
If you and your dog are healthy, please come join us for an hour of good wholesome play time.
* The whole family can attend (if parents choose to bring their children to an off-leash dog facility, you are completely responsible for your child)
* No need to RSVP just come!
* WAGGLES past & current students only(honour system collection jar) $5 cash only/per dog

27/11/2024

WAGGLES Puppy Preschool is for puppies to start when they are between 8-12 weeks old! Our 5 sessions include age appropriate training and enriching experiences during safe off-leash playtime.

Our program is specifically designed for pups under 19 weeks old, and as young as 8 weeks old and includes:
- 5 - 30 minute age appropriate lessons
- Puppy Enrichment Parties (P.E.P.)
- Healthy & Supervised Play with other puppies
- A clean & sanitized WAGGLES classroom for puppies

Our facility has been recommended/approved by local veterinarians, trainers and pet professionals!
Upcoming START dates for WAGGLES Puppy Preschool are:
Nov 30
Dec 14
Jan 4
Jan 18
Feb 1

For more information and to register, email us at: [email protected]
Please provide the age of your puppy and we will reply with your preschool agenda!

27/11/2024

Happy 8th birthday COOPER!!

26/11/2024

WAGGLES families and their dogs are invited to the Santa Clause Parade - Sat. Dec 7 4-8:00 pm in Springbrook!

Take turns riding the decked-out WAGGLES float as we spread joy, toss dog cookies and demonstrate the love of our family pet dog.

Staging Area: 22nd St / 33rd Ave, Springbrook, AB. in the parking lot of the baseball diamond.

Be There: 4 pm sharp. Our group will slide into the parade already in progress.

Walk & Ride: Our route is half the length of last year and is about 70 minutes at 1km-5km/hr.

Looks: Be the tree! Decorate yourself and your dog like a Christmas Tree and wear as much purple as your dare. Paw wipes or booties will protect against any salts on our path.

Weather: If colder than -21C or strong wind, we will not have dogs out. Only the sparkling lit-up WAGGLES school truck will parade in the event of nasty weather.

Fun Stuff: The Springbrook Community Association has fun outdoor activities planned for all ages. Dress warm and show your support.

Hot Chocolate: WAGGLES Students who do not wish to be in the parade, but willing to participate in the festivities, are encouraged to serve Hot Chocolate at the WAGGLES booth near the skating rink at Springbrook, where Santa is delivered as the parade ends. Please contact Shar/Alisha/Jenn to volunteer as our ambassador and Hot Chocolate server. Two or three people are needed per shift:
4:00 - 5:30 pm (includes set up)
5:30 - 7:00 pm (busiest time)
7:00 - 8:30 pm (includes dismantle and clean up)
Express your willingness by text: 403-505-6617 or by email: [email protected]

SPECIAL REQUESTS:

Does Anyone have:
- an indoor space in Springbrook where we can decorate our float? We need it for the day on Sat. Dec 7th until 3:30 pm.
- big Candy Cane decorations that light up that we could borrow for the parade?
- too many disposable cups (for hot chocolate) that you're looking to give away?

After the long walk, your dog will be warm and tired. Leave your dog secured in your vehicle with access to water, while you take a few minutes to enjoy the positive activities that have been so carefully planned around the Springbrook Multiplex & Skating Rink.

Hope you can join us!

21/11/2024

W***Y, MISHKA, BELLA & GIBBS know that the Tire Tower will still be fun to climb on, even if it’s covered in snow! Come see for yourself on WAGGLES Saturday! On-Leash and Off-Leash opportunities for you and your dog!

WAGnWalk 10-11am - Southbrook Trail. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the North end of Sisson Ave.

WAGnPlay 12-1pm at WAGGLES
If you and your dog are healthy, please come join us for an hour of good wholesome play time.
* The whole family can attend (if parents choose to bring their children to an off-leash dog facility, you are completely responsible for your child)
* No need to RSVP just come!
* WAGGLES past & current students only(honour system collection jar) $5 cash only/per dog

21/11/2024

Trained, Healthy & Adorable Foster Pup Now Ready for Adoption

His story is remarkable. On a cold, rainy night in early September, 2024, BUDDY, a big white Maremma, extraordinarily persisted on and on with his alert bark. BUDDY’s owners diligently recognized there was something amiss and set-out to find what it was that was distressing BUDDY.

Out in the country, between Caroline and Sundre, the danger could literally be just about anything! Coyotes. Bears. Cougars. Badgers. Wild boar. Bad people. Good people. Anything. The young couple suited up in rain gear, flashlights and protection. Nothing was found around the house, in the yard or the gravel road out front. But BUDDY would not settle. Something was out there. It was too risky to let BUDDY loose. Not only because of the unknown dangers, but because he was not very mobile himself. Aging had begun to not be kind to this 13 year old fuzzy floofball.

The young couple decided to drive down the main highway that runs parallel to their farm. Windows down and wipers on, they drove ever so slowly looking for anything that may be the cause of BUDDY’s alarm system. And there it was! A drenched, shivering, solid black puppy on the side of the highway who’s cries and yelps were drowned out by the pouring rain.

The young couple, who are relatives of Shar & Trevor (owners of WAGGLES Academy for Dogs), put the hazard lights on and jumped to action to save this puppy. He was very willing to be scooped up by them. Several hours later when he was dried off, warmed up, fed & watered the little guy slept soundly wrapped in blankets cuddled in the caring arms of his rescuers.

Day two after his rescue, ads went out on socials, in vet clinics and pet stores. Door-to-door inquiries as well, with no leads.

The next day, the young couple’s other dog, who is 17 years old, was showing serious signs of stress and intolerance towards the young energy in his home. Plus BUDDY’s condition started worsening. The couple decided they could not keep the pup and sought help from us here at WAGGLES to assist in placing him immediately into Foster Care.

Janelle raised her hand to help, and brought this amazing pup back to full health during the 10 weeks she cared for him. Including regular vet checks, dog training classes and his first haircut. He is a snuggly character who loves people and other dogs. He passed his level 1 training - best in class - at WAGGLES Academy for Dogs on October 31, 2024.

BUDDY passed away during the first week the pup went to his foster care home.

To date, no one has come forward to claim this pup or report a missing pup of his description. He is an intact male, either crossed or pure Cocker Spaniel, estimated 8-11 months old.

He is ready for his next adventure with a person or family who can finish his story. His name is TROOPER.

Interested adopters may arrange to meet TROOPER, please connect with his fostercare person, Janelle @
403 598 2828

20/11/2024

Waggles has been asked to help find MURPHY a loving home. If interested please contact J.R Bjornson by email at [email protected]. Please cross-post! Both dog and handler are not known to WAGGLES. 

Murphy was adopted 20 days ago and was recently taken for an updated vet appointment, where it was learned that he has severe allergies. Murphy requires a hypoallergenic diet and lifelong medication for his condition. His newest owner was not prepared for this and cannot afford the ongoing costs of approximately $425 per month.
Here are some details about Murphy:    

Neutered, 3 years old up-to-date on vaccines

Murphy has been with us for 3 weeks    

We live in Red Deer, Alberta. 

Murphy is excellent on a leash when walking with just his family. He pulls energetically and loves to explore, smelling everything along the way. He gets excited when he sees animals or wildlife but does not react to people passing by.

Murphy is crate-trained. At bedtime, he goes into his crate when pointed to it. He is very food-motivated and loves treats.

 Murphy is house broken

 Murphy can be a little skittish in the beginning to new people, but will fall in love real fast. On day one he was already laying in my bed when I was working on the computer. He loves going on walks, is very energetic, and will fall in love with you within the first week. Loves people, prefers to be an only pet. But it is possible to get along with others with training.  You can reach me at [email protected]   Murphy needs a new home as soon as possible as I can’t afford his medication. Thank you for all the help.

15/11/2024

WAGGLES Saturdays are a great time to practice loose-leash skills (like MILO!) on the WAGnWalk, or off-leash skills at WAGnPlay! Hope you can join us!

WAGnWalk 10-11am at McKenzie Trails. We’ll meet in the main parking lot by the ponds.

WAGnPlay 12-1pm at WAGGLES
If you and your dog are healthy, please come join us for an hour of good wholesome play time.
* The whole family can attend (if parents choose to bring their children to an off-leash dog facility, you are completely responsible for your child)
* No need to RSVP just come!
* WAGGLES past & current students only(honour system collection jar) $5 cash only/per dog