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07/10/2025

Bringing a new dog into the home is always exciting. We have hopes and dreams for the dog we are getting and often can’t wait to start working towards our goals.

However, from the dog’s point of view, whether a puppy or a rescue dog, coming into a new home can be traumatic, confusing and/or worrying. They will all need time to adjust and each dog, depending on their previous experiences with humans, will need a different amount of time.

So this is not the time to start training your dog, this is the times to start building a positive bond and the deep trust that is essential. Some dogs need a lot of space when they first arrive so respect that and wait for them to approach. Others may need the reassurance of being near you all the time. Go with what they need.

Its also worth bearing in mind that you may not realise the hopes and dreams you initially had, but you may find that your dog will take you somewhere even bigger and better.

07/10/2025

[THIS DOG IS STUPID!]
Luckily this is not something we hear often, and even then it is rarely said with malice. But still, it is an idea worth exploring.

Sometimes people wonder whether a dog is stupid when she does not do what she is asked, or what would make sense (to people) in a certain situation. This might be because:

🐶 Our communication is not clear.
Dogs are generally very good at observing us, but humans are also very good at giving mixed signals. 😉 For example, we are asking the dog to move in a certain direction, but we are standing still, facing the dog. These are two signals: our body language is telling them the exact opposite of what we are asking. If we turn in the direction we want her to move and take a little step, we might achieve a much better result.

🐶 The dog cannot cope.
A dog may seem stupid or stubborn when she is, in fact, stressed. Freezing is one of stress responses, and that may be what is happening when a dog is refusing to do something. She might be overwhelmed, tired or afraid, not stupid at all. On the other hand, stressed dogs are sometimes unable to stop and calm down. This often happens after a walk that was too long, tiring or emotionally overwhelming.

🐶 The dog knows something we don't.
Dogs' senses are keener than ours. A gentle and cooperative Golden Retriever once stopped dead in her tracks and refused to follow her human on one of their usual walks. When a bear appeared ahead of them, all he could do was thank her.

🐶 The dog hasn't had a chance to think.
Dogs that don't have agency in their lives fall into a state of learned helplessness. This may show up in different ways, and some may look like the dog is not very smart. She will be - when she is gradually offered small thinking challenges and an opportunity to make choices.

We've never met a stupid dog, but we've met plenty of smart ones, stressed ones and misunderstood ones. When dogs are not doing something we expect, this is something to think about, not label as stupid. 🤔

07/10/2025

KNOW ABOUT MY NECK!

A dog’s neck is really not that much different to ours.

In fact, it may be even a little more sensitive, as the outermost layers of the skin are thinner than ours.

In additional to the damage that using choke collars, prong collars, slip leads or shock collars cause in a psychological and emotional way, the physical risks are also often not acknowledged or understood.

Here are just some of the physical risks these aversive tools can cause –

The Vagus nerve runs down both sides of the neck and controls so many vital functions - heart rate, breathing, digestion, emotional regulation and communication between the brain and other major organs.

Pressure on the neck can compress the trachea, making it hard to breathe properly -decreases oxygen to the brain and other organs, potentially causing long-term damage.

Pressure can also damage the thyroid gland, injure nerves and muscles and bruise soft tissue.

Compression of the neck can cause intraocular pressure which affects vision.

The neck and cervical spine contain the spinal cord, where the nerves of the front legs originate. Excessive paw licking is often misdiagnosed as allergies, when it’s actually caused by pain.

Compression of the Esophagus – the tube that carries food to the stomach, can cause digestive and gut issues.

I find it really hard to understand why these tools are still so widely used and promoted.

What could possibly be admirable or intelligent in using force, inflicting pain, causing physical and emotional harm to control another sentient being, when there are far more effective, humane, ethical ways?

"The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves" – Jayne Goodall

07/10/2025

If some guy (or girl) tells you to ignore your dog's cries, to show your dog you're in charge or disregards how your dog feels, then grab your beautiful, vulnerable dog and run the other way. Our dogs rely on us to understand and care for them, to be their advocates and protectors from harm. Let's live up to their needs. It's our responsibility.

06/10/2025

GOOD INTENTIONS, POOR EXPECTATIONS

We often see memes or bits of advice being shared with the best of intentions. One of those that pops up a lot in the dog world is the “3-3-3 Rule.”

You’ve probably seen it:

3 days to decompress

3 weeks to learn the routine

3 months to feel at home

It’s shared as a simple way to set expectations when welcoming a new dog, and it does come from a good place. But here’s the problem: it sets a timeline that can feel neat and tidy on paper… yet completely unrealistic in real life.

Dogs are individuals. Some might take 3 hours to settle, others might take 3 years. Trauma, genetics, previous experiences, and environment all play a role in how a dog adjusts. By putting them into a one-size-fits-all timeline, we risk misunderstanding their needs, or feeling like something is “wrong” when they don’t follow the rule.

Instead of focusing on timelines, let’s focus on the dog in front of us.
Watch them. Learn their signals. Adjust based on how they are feeling and coping, not what a meme says they should be doing by week three.

Good intentions are a great start. But real understanding begins when we let go of rigid expectations and meet each dog as the individual they truly are.

( Picture of some of my crew, all wonderfully unique friends/family who are as individual as you and I 🥰)

ANIMAL DAY, FOR ALL ANIMALS….🕊️Today is Animal Day.A day to give your animal extra cuddles,a toy, or an extra tasty trea...
04/10/2025

ANIMAL DAY, FOR ALL ANIMALS….🕊️

Today is Animal Day.
A day to give your animal extra cuddles,
a toy, or an extra tasty treat.
A day full of love, gratitude, and the connection between humans and animals.

But while we are largely used these days, there are so many others who feel nothing for fear, loneliness, or pain.
Today we think of them.

Of the breeding animals who seemingly serve only as breeding products, in dark sheds, their bodies spent, their empty stares.
Of the animals who count their days in small cages.
Of the animals who become objects instead of souls.
Of the animals in factory farms, the pigs, chickens, and cows who never truly lived their lives, but who earn our trust every day.

And to the silent animals, rarely mentioned:
the rabbits, guinea pigs, and birds locked in cages too small,
without room to run, fly, or play.
Animals die and languish in loneliness,
neglected, beaten, or forgotten.

We think of the suffering that unfolds behind closed doors,
the pain no one sees,
the oppression, the abuse,
the silences that must be heard to be heard.

Yet today we don't want to stand alone in the sorrow.
We also want to pause and reflect on the hoop. 🌱

Despite all the suffering,
love remains.
Every day, the army of people who say:
"Enough. It has to change. And it can change."

Today is Animal Day.
For the loved ones in our homes,
but also, and perhaps especially,
for the forgotten, the broken, the invisible.

Let's celebrate our love for animals,
but above all, let's not forget why that love is so important.
Not just today, but every day.

Hopefully, a time will come when no animal needs to suffer anymore.
A world where freedom, kindness, and respect are self-evident.
Until that day, we keep hoping,
we keep fighting,
and we keep innovating.

For all animals.
Today.

Tomorrow.
Always.

Team Charlotte's Angels

DIERENDAG, VOOR ALLE DIEREN….🕊️

Vandaag is het Dierendag.
Een dag waarop velen hun dier extra knuffelen,
een speeltje geven of een extra lekker hapje.
Een dag vol liefde, dankbaarheid en verbondenheid tussen mens en dier.

Maar terwijl sommigen vandaag verwend worden, zijn er zóveel anderen die niets voelen behalve angst, eenzaamheid of pijn.
Vandaag denken wij aan hén.

Aan de fokdieren die jarenlang enkel als fokproduct dienen, in donkere schuren, hun lichaam uitgeput, hun lege blik.
Aan de dieren die hun dagen tellen in kleine kooien.
Aan de dieren die verhandeld worden als spullen in plaats van zielen.
Aan de dieren in de de bio-industrie, de varkens, kippen en koeien die hun leven nooit echt hebben geleefd, maar wel elke dag ons vertrouwen verdienen.

En aan de stille dieren, die zelden genoemd worden:
de konijnen, cavia’s en vogels die opgesloten zitten in te kleine hokjes,
zonder ruimte om te rennen, te vliegen of te spelen.
Dieren die verkommeren in eenzaamheid,
die verwaarloosd worden, geslagen, of simpelweg vergeten.

We denken aan het leed dat zich afspeelt achter gesloten deuren,
de pijn die niemand ziet,
de onderdrukking, de mishandeling,
de stiltes die schreeuwen om gehoord te worden.

Toch willen we vandaag niet alleen stilstaan bij het verdriet.
We willen ook stilstaan bij de hoop. 🌱

Want ondanks al het leed,
blijft er liefde bestaan.
Elke dag groeit het leger van mensen dat zegt:
“Genoeg. Het moet anders. En het kan anders.”

Vandaag is Dierendag.
Voor de geliefden in onze huizen,
maar ook en misschien juist
voor de vergeten, de gebroken, de onzichtbaren.

Laten we vieren dat we van dieren houden,
maar laten we vooral niet vergeten waarom die liefde zo belangrijk is.
Niet alleen vandaag, maar elke dag.

Hopelijk komt er een tijd waarin geen enkel dier meer hoeft te lijden.
Een wereld waarin vrijheid, zachtheid en respect vanzelfsprekend zijn.
Tot die dag blijven wij hopen,
blijven wij vechten,
en blijven wij liefhebben.

Voor alle dieren.
Vandaag.
Morgen.
Altijd.

Team Charlotte’s Angels

02/10/2025

Did you know that October is ? 🐶🐱

Here are some simple ways to improve your pet's wellness:

- Give them daily exercise, this will not only improve their physical health but also their mental health too.
- Feed them a balanced diet, a complete and suitable diet full of nutrients will help to keep your pets healthy and happy.
- Make time for play, setting time aside for engaging play time is great for your pet's mood and gets their brains working.
- Allow them their alone time, this will let your pet regulate their emotions and get them used to when you're not home.
- Biiiiig stretch! Give your pets time to stretch it out, usually after a nap.
- Plenty of nap time, like us, pets need to recharge. Allowing them to nap without being disturbed will make sure they're well-rested.
- Bonding time, make sure you're spending time with your pets so they learn to be comfortable and happy around you!

Following these tips will ensure your pets are living their best lives 🩷

[Visual description: An infographic called 'Pet Wellness Guide' with an orange cat and a dalmatian dog in the middle and icons that represent all of the tips listed in the caption, including: Daily exercise, balanced diet, playtime, alone time, and more.]

02/10/2025

With great sadness, the Jane Goodall Institute confirmed this morning the passing of the organization’s founder, Dr. Jane Goodall, age 91 who died peacefully in her sleep while in Los Angeles, CA for her speaking tour in the United States.

Dr. Goodall’s life and work not only made an indelible mark on our understanding of chimpanzees and other species, but also of humankind and the environments we all share. She inspired curiosity, hope and compassion in countless people around the world, and paved the way for many others — particularly young people who gave her hope for the future.

In 1960 Dr. Goodall established the longest running wild chimpanzee study in Gombe National Park, Tanzania which continues to this day. She pioneered and sustained the Jane Goodall Institute’s community-centered conservation initiatives across the chimpanzee range for over four decades. Her legacy includes the creation of JGI’s international environmental and humanitarian youth program Roots & Shoots, which is actively driving change in 75 countries and counting around the world.

The Jane Goodall Institute is incredibly grateful to all our supporters, partners, and friends, especially during this difficult time. To add a personal remembrance of Dr. Goodall and continue her legacy for future generations, please visit JaneGoodall.org/RememberingJane

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Photo credit: Marko Zlousic

01/10/2025

🐾 HAVE PUB BLANKET, WILL TRAVEL 🍺

If you want to be able to take your dog places with you it’s a good idea to help them learn to settle and feel relaxed in different environments.

I use a specific blanket for Twig (her “pub blanket” 😄) and she lies down and chills out on it wherever we take it. I always want her to be able to explore and say hi to everyone first, as the rewarding bit for her of going to a pub or cafe is the social aspect. Once she’s had chance to be sociable, I get her blanket out and put it in a nice cosy place by my feet and she now just lies down and relaxes.

✨ Don’t expect your dogs to ignore people or dogs as soon as you arrive (if they are sociable) – that’s an unfair expectation.
✨ Don’t expect them to just lay down straight away – they may want a wander and a sniff.

When we started teaching her to settle, I encouraged her onto the blanket by dropping a few treats on it, then rewarded sitting or lying there by dropping more treats down to her. After a while I could leave longer pauses ⏳ and now she finds it rewarding in itself to relax on the mat, it’s her happy place 💛.

These days I just get the blanket out and she pretty much lies straight down 💤. It’s worth helping your dog learn to settle and relax if you want to take them to pubs and of course it means you need to visit lots of pubs, just to practise of course 😄🍻.

👉 If your dog or puppy is new to visiting pubs or cafés, keep it short to start with. Just get a drink and don’t order food as they may struggle to settle for that long.
👉 Try sitting outside 🌳 before going indoors – many dogs find that easier (unless the weather is like today 🌧!).

And remember – it’s totally OK if your dog or puppy doesn’t enjoy pubs or cafés. It’s not right for every dog, just like not every person enjoys the same things ❤️.

Laura McAuliffe, Dog Communication

01/10/2025

Helping our dogs to feel safe and secure is an important part of living with them at any life stage, but if we bring a puppy into our homes it is particularly important to focus on this.

Socialisation is a word heard frequently when talking about puppies and rightly so, as it is a vital part of preparing them for life. At this young age, up to around 14 weeks, careful and positive exposure to sights, sounds, and smells they will encounter through life will help them to grow into confident and resilient adult dogs.

There can, however, be a temptation to go too far with this socialisation, to push puppies into interactions they are not ready for, and which can be frightening for them. Often in articles about socialising puppies we’ll see advice saying things like ‘Introduce your puppy to as many people as possible’ (vehicles, other animals, and so on for the different types of experiences). It can then seem to make sense to take the puppy to interact with a lot of people, animals, right next to the road etc.

Another complicating factor is vaccinations, with the old advice being to keep the puppy at home until the full course has been completed and the immune system has time to come into full effect. This only leaves a few days of being able to take the puppy out on walks and get all of this exposure in, which can all too easily lead to a totally overwhelmed puppy who is quite possibly going to be worried by many of the things they meet.

Good socialisation, the kind that gives the puppy the best chance of becoming this happy and confident adult, doesn’t have to mean up close and direct interaction. Yes, with known people and other animals (including other dogs) that we know will give the puppy good experiences are great for direct interaction. For others there is no need to go right up to them. Let the puppy see these people, animals, vehicles from a safe distance where they can watch calmly. This calm acceptance is much preferable to an encounter where the puppy is worried, which might not always be clear to see at first if not experienced with body language as the first signs are extremely subtle.

We can also start letting our puppy see the world from a few days after they come home, when they have had a chance to settle in and begin getting used to the massive changes that have come with leaving their mum and littermates behind to join their new families. To keep them safe while seeing the world we can carry them – whether in our arms or in a puppy rucksack – or use a dog buggy (also handy for longer walks), all of which mean the puppy can see the world around them in safety and without being uncomfortable or scared.

All of this will help with that most important need of all dogs, but especially puppies in this formative stage, of feeling safe and secure.

30/09/2025

DON’T TOUCH MY STUFF!

We all guard our resources; it’s a very normal, natural reaction to a threat of something we value being taken away.

Animals would not survive in the wild if they didn’t guard their resources. It’s essential for survival.

Just because our dogs are domesticated and shouldn’t be concerned about these things, doesn’t mean that this innate, genetic behaviour disappears.

We also don’t get to decide what’s valuable to our dogs or what’s not – different things have different value and at different times.

Food is usually the most common, but toys, furniture, random objects, places, or even a particular person are all things that may be considered a valuable resource.

Punishing or forcing a dog to give something up is probably one of the worst things to do. Resource guarding is rooted in the emotion of fear – the fear of that resource being taken away.

Punishment and force further increase that fear, which only increases and reinforces the need to protect that resource.

When a dog is guarding something, we can change the negative emotion of fear into a positive one by swapping, trading or adding something that has a similar or higher value.

This is one of the most effective ways to address resource guarding as it works at the root cause of the behaviour by changing the emotional response.

A dog resource guarding a person is more complicated to address. A full history of the individual dog, family dynamics, attachment styles, situation and environment all have to be assessed before planning and working on a solution.

Resource guarding can usually be prevented, managed, or resolved by understanding the underlying emotion, building trust and a sense of safety, and using consistent practice coupled with positive reinforcement.

29/09/2025

All dogs - deaf and hearing - may startle if they are surprised while they are sleeping. Startling is a natural reflexive behavior. In fact, even I startle when I’m sleeping, and someone wakes me up suddenly. I don’t have any control over it - it just happens.

There are a number of things we can do to help us wake up our deaf dogs as gently as possible, so they are less likely to startle.

Teaching your dog that gentle touch is a good thing even when they are surprised is very important. Dogs that expect something good to happen when they are touched will startle less and will recover more quickly if they do startle.

Here is a post where you can learn more about how to teach your dog to associate touch with good things and to wake up gently.

https://www.yourinnerdog.com/post/waking-deaf-dogs-gently-without-startling

It’s important to be polite and gentle when waking up your dog instead of waking her up suddenly. Dogs that are startled awake often will begin to sleep less soundly and be hypervigilant about their environment. Over time this can lead to anxiety and other concerns stemming from a lack of sufficient restful sleep.

Deaf dogs aren’t warned that you are approaching by hearing your footsteps or other noises in the environment. You may be able to get right up next to your napping dog before she even knows you’re there.

Using these gentle ways to wake up your dog when needed will help your dog to feel safe and know she can trust you to always be considerate of her needs.

Do you have other favorite gentle ways of waking up your dog? I’d love to hear them below.

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