GooDog

20/09/2025

Great classes with amazing Siún Ní Chathasaigh

12/09/2025

On my holidays until 25th September ✈️☀️
If you need anything while I’m away, Aisling from Wag and Walk Kilkenny has you covered 🐶💌
Hoopers will take a place like normal with amazing Siún Ní Chathasaigh
See you when I’m back!

10/09/2025

10/09/2025

Grooming a dog is very important—not just for looks, but for their health, comfort, and overall well-being. The level of grooming needed depends on the breed, coat type, age, and lifestyle, but here are the main reasons it matters:

1. Health Benefits
Skin & Coat Health: Regular brushing removes dirt, dead hair, and prevents painful mats or tangles.

Parasite Control: Grooming helps spot fleas, ticks, and skin infections early.

Circulation: Brushing stimulates natural oils and improves blood flow to the skin.

2. Comfort
Dogs with long or curly coats can get mats that pull at the skin and cause pain.
Overgrown nails make walking uncomfortable and can lead to joint problems.
Clean ears reduce the risk of painful ear infections.

3. Early Detection of Problems
While grooming, you can catch lumps, bumps, cuts, or other issues before they become serious.

4. Hygiene
Regular baths and brushing keep odors down.
Prevents dirt, allergens, and bacteria from building up in the coat.

08/09/2025

Dog scentwork (sometimes called nosework) has a lot of benefits for both dogs and their humans. Here are the main ones:
Benefits for Dogs

👉Mental enrichment: Using their nose is deeply satisfying and mentally stimulating, reducing boredom and stress.

👉Confidence building: Especially helpful for shy, anxious, or reactive dogs, because success in scent games boosts self-esteem.

👉Calm energy outlet: Sniffing lowers heart rate and helps dogs relax—it’s a “calming” activity compared to high-arousal sports.

👉Accessible for all ages and breeds: Puppies, seniors, and dogs with physical limitations can all enjoy scentwork.

👉Strengthens natural instincts: Tapping into their powerful sense of smell makes them feel purposeful and fulfilled.

03/09/2025

Did you know...

Smell Over Sight – For humans, vision is our dominant sense. For dogs, it’s smell. They “see the world” with their noses first, then with their eyes. A walk for us is just scenery — for them, it’s a novel full of scents.

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03/09/2025

Some highly toxic food for dogs include:

🍫Chocolate
🍇Grapes and Raisins
🤢Onions, Garlic, Chives, Leeks
😷Xylitol
🍻Alcohol
🥜Macadamia Nuts

These should be out of reach and away from dogs at all time. If you suspect your dog has eaten any of these, contact your vet.

30/08/2025

We had an amazing morning today ❤️
Thank you Annette from . If you are looking for amazing treats, dog accessories this is a place.
Thank you and . You are simply THE BEST ❤️

26/08/2025

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24/08/2025

Amazing New service in Kilkenny 😍

🐾 Dogventure is here! 🐾

On Saturday, September 20th, your dog could join the very first Wag & Walk Dogventure. A full day of fun, freedom and exploring new places!

Here’s what’s planned:
✨ Collection around 10am and home again by 4pm
✨ A trip to Woofland Dog Park for safe, off-lead roaming
✨ A picnic stop with treats from Finn & Penny
✨ A slow, sniffy forest walk to finish the day relaxed and content

📌 Price: €45 per dog
📌 Requirements: vaccinated, neutered, and comfortable around other dogs

Spaces are very limited and current clients get first priority. 🐕

If this adventure is a hit, we’ll make Dogventures a regular thing, with new destinations each time.

📩 DM to book your dog’s spot on this very first Dogventure!