Distripet NZ Ltd

22/08/2024

Did you know by combining West Paw Rumbl and Hurley, you can increase the difficulty level of your dog's enrichment activity.
https://youtube.com/shorts/WtwUyEQ7Quo?si=B1akat86t9l-GljR

A great way to combine 2 x awesome WEST PAW products. Keep your dog happy for hours...

03/08/2024

Have you seen the Canine Olympic Stare-down competition... and yes!!! The WEST PAW Hurley was the favourite!!!

02/08/2024

Running out of ideas on what to put in your amazing enrichment toys?
Have a look at these amazing WEST PAW recipes and how to use them.

you can get your West Paw products from your favourite WEST PAW INTERNATIONAL retailer or email us and we will direct you to your nearest retailer.

WINTER Recipes featured chef: “Bark!” the hairy angels sing. Because when it’s a sloppy frozen windy mess outside, a solid treat toy session can burn as much energy as an hourlong walk in the park. Ah, winter. For dogs, it’s the most magical time of the year. Winter Wonderl...

21/07/2024

18/07/2024

The stunning lavender WEST PAW INTERNATIONAL Toppls are now available in New Zealand!

Contact your favourite West Paw Retailer now to get your hands on one of these beautiful Limited Edition Toppls!

16/07/2024

Dogs are hunters by nature. They used to have to work (hunt) for food. Most modern dogs get fed in a bowl, leaving their hunting instincts unsatisfied. This can result in unhappy dogs, often showing behaviour issues.

As dog lovers we all want to do what's best for our pets. Include a variety of enrichment in their daily schedule... you will be amazed!

Here is a great article courtesy of Bindisbucketlist on enrichment!

These days, social media pages are flooded with food based enrichment practices for dogs. With the swipe of your finger tip, you can find creative ideas on stuffed Kongs, Snuffle Mats, and Lick Mats galore. While food based enrichment has been studied for years, it's important to realize that Food B...

16/07/2024

Lick Mats or Pads and Slow feeders have a range of benefits for your pets.

Distripet offers a variety of slow feeding options from Lick Pads, Feast Mats, Interactive slow feeder bowls, Puzzle toys and many more.

The Feast Mat™ is an all-in-one slow feeder and lick mat. Made with recycled ocean-bound plastic. Feast Mat When it comes to enrichment for dogs, there are many unique ways that we can provide it to our dogs at home. A fun and versatile way to add enrichment at home is by using a lick mat or slow ...

15/07/2024

LIKER ball heaven at Everything Dog boarding and daycare!

12/07/2024

Great idea to increase difficulty of the Planet Dog Snoop

10/07/2024

Your dog loves a good squeak?
But you also need it to be a strong durable toy?

Get your Planet Dog Squeak ball from your favourite Planet Dog retailer today or check at www.distripet.co.nz

Hear that? It's the Planet Dog Squeak - The durable Squeak ball you've been waiting for. Just as durable as the original Orbee-Tuff Ball but now with a fun s...

10/07/2024

The amazing WEST PAW INTERNATIONAL TIZZI combines tug, fetch and treat puzzle toy all in one.

Top rack dishwasher safe, bounces, floats and can be frozen
Get your Tizzi from your favourite West Paw retailer or via our www.Distripet.co.nz website

Dogs love the Tizzi® dog toy. They can fetch, shake, and play all day with this fun toy. Available in two sizes and made in the USA. Tizzi floats and is ev...

10/07/2024

A great post!
One of our employees is a busy Border collie. We know the importance of giving her heaps of quiet nap times between her busy work hours in the warehouse :-)

CULTIVATING CALMNESS

We teach our dogs all sorts of things, but maybe don’t realise that teaching “calm” is also an important behaviour that has so many positive applications for both us and our dogs.

“Calm” can be defined as the absence of agitation or excitement; a feeling of tranquility; serenity and peace. These feelings are so often lacking in both our lives and that of our dogs.

Besides teaching dogs to settle on a mat or in another place or capturing and rewarding calm behaviour, here are some other ways to promote calmness.

Scenting or sniffing is a really effective and simple way to promote relaxation. It lowers the pulse rate and creates feelings of wellbeing.

Chewing is another powerful relaxation tool. Dogs use the chewing to relieve stress, frustration or anxiety. Chewing has a calming effect on the adrenal-pituitary axis in the brain which triggers the release of endorphins. It’s like self-medication for stress or anxiety.

Relaxing music that is specifically made for dogs can also work well, especially with dogs that get over excited in a car or have storm or firework fear.

When playing an exciting, high-energy game with your dog, take frequent breaks before starting up again to help your dog wind down and become calmer.

Aromatherapy, ear or other types of massage are other ways to help create calmness.

Cortisol holidays are also really important after a stressful event to prevent trigger stacking and allow cortisol levels to return to normal.

Conventional wisdom says that the ability to remain calm is a character trait that most of us lack, but Neuroscience teaches us that remaining calm under pressure is not an inborn trait, but a skill that needs to be learnt, practiced and managed and this applies to our dogs as well.

07/07/2024

The incredibly strong, all natural rubber heavy duty GoughNuts are an absolute favourite at daycares in New Zealand

Safe for chewing, playing, tugging...

24/06/2024

The incredibly strong, but soft on gums LIKER balls are a favourite at daycare and boarding centre Everything Dog.

The dogs small and big, young and old loooove them!
Ask you favourite pet shop or check online

17/06/2024

The amazing Petdreamhouse Planet Lick Pads are now available in New Zealand.
Easy to use on flat surfaces, against shower walls or kitchen benches.

Licking is a natural behaviour which releases dopamine and endorphins that help them feel happy and relaxed.
The Planet Lick Pads are a great way to help combat anxiety, stress, boredom and keep focus during washing, brushing, nail clipping or even during a consult at the vet.

Ask your local retailer or email us via [email protected]

Te presentamos la mejor alfombra para lamer del mercado. Junto con PetDreamHouse hoy les traemos la Planet Lick Pad con un diseño exclusivo de ventosas para ...

17/06/2024

Have you seen the amazing SPIN Interactive feeders? Amazing puzzle feeders that combine the cleanliness of a bowl while still giving your pet a serious mental workout.
Slow and puzzle feeder in one. The SPIN accessories can be interchanged to create different difficulty levels. There is even a lick pad which can also be used a frisbee.
Check out all options with your local retailer or email us for your local SPIN retailer via [email protected]

Discover the innovative SPIN Range by PetDreamHouse!Designed to enhance your pet's feeding experience, Each SPIN accessory provides a unique interactive feed...

14/05/2024

09/05/2024

Do you want to know more about Canine Arthritis and management, have a look at https://caninearthritis.co.uk/

We are very excited to see West Paw being endorsed by this incredible organisation.

May is Canine Arthritis Awareness month and we’re proud to be certified. Our toys provide enrichment for dogs in all stages of life and chewing has been found to improve a dog’s emotional
state which can help with pain management.

“Distraction is a well-known intervention for pain management, and West Paw toys are hard enough to busy the brain, but not too hard to cause frustration or defeatism.” - Dr. Hannah Capon

06/05/2024

A sneak peak behind the scenes of how the incredible GoughNuts are made.
No fancy packaging or colours but pure strong natural raw material for the toughest of chewers.

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30/04/2024

Did you know the GoughNuts are one of the toughest toys around?
Made from pure rubber, no fancy design but purely made for serious tugging and chewing!

29/04/2024

The amazing West Paw FEAST MATS will be available in New Zealand soon! Watch this space for more details and ETA!

29/04/2024

The brand-new PURPLE WEST PAW TOPPL is coming to New Zealand! Watch this space for more details and ETA!

SOON 💜

It will be available in Canada & Internationally, so make sure your reach out to your local West Paw Retailer to see if they have it in stock!

14/04/2024

Check out the incredible anti-bite, hard webbing looped, easy washable Snufflemats from Pawzndogz

21/06/2023

Beautiful Westpaw Bumi-love at Everything Dog

02/04/2023

When your PULLER tricks you
Thanks to Everything Dog for the picture

19/02/2023

PULLER rings and Liker balls are a must have in a daycare boarding enrichment collection
Want to know more? [email protected]
Pics courtesy of Everything Dog

24/12/2022

We wish all dogs, families and our amazing retailers a Merry Christmas!
Thank you for all your support in 2022
Paul, Els, Bizzy & the team

24/12/2022

Containership with the next order arrived in the port....

10/12/2022

09/12/2022

The supercool Westpaw Holiday Toppls, Hurley and Zisc are now available in New Zealand from your Westpaw retailer or via the website www.distripet.co.nz