Waggy Travels Dog Training & Adventure Walks

02/09/2024

A Waggy Travels collegue recently asked me
"Of all the dogs I've rescued, who have you learnt the most from" ?

Without hesitation, I answered MARVIN !

Marvin sadly spent the first 2 years of his life tethered on a back deck until he was rescued by WAG in 2019. Marvin had a hell of a rehab journey ahead of him and so did I due to a snowboarding injury.

Marvin was skin and bones , completely shut down and petrified of everything in the outside world, refusing to go for walks.

During my own rehab journey, I visited Marvin at the shelter almost everyday for 8 months

Transforming from us both being unable to walk further than a few meters from the shelter to long treks through the forest and lots of swimming ! Our adventures were incredible, and through them we worked on confidence building. I began to understand Marvin in ways no one else could, and felt just as damaged as he was at the time.

We supported eachother through some very scary situations .. I started to turn to Marvin for guidance and found within me the courage to carry compassion and my purpose within the folds of his transmittable smile.

Marvin is where my dog trainning journey started. Our company name is influenced by WAG animal shelter and our thirst for adventure. Marvellous Marvin and I relationship inspired the notion for our new business logo.

More about Marvins journey, the wonderful dogs I've helped from WAG and the amazing work they do to come....

25/08/2024

A Great Day at supporting the dogs under Waggy Travels wing 🦜

30/11/2023

We recently said goodbye to one of our most valued clients. Rosie was always happy to see me arrive for our adventures, her happy dancing and clawing at my legs to hurry up talking to her mum and get out the door said it all. Her peanut butter biscuits for being the bestest dog were always waiting for Rosie in the glove box and she knew it !
Rosie loved sticking her head out the car window and taking in the mountain views on the way to our walking destination. Once in the bush, it was all about sniffing and digging. We ticked off quite a few trails together and opened up the door back into the rescue world. Thank you Rosie for every smile you put on my face.
I feel honoured to of had the opportunity to add a bit more adventure to your days before you left us for the bridge.
🌈 🌹 🧡
Rosie, your pawprints will forever cast a shadow on our hearts.

20/11/2023

Evie started as a Waggy Travels client at just 8 weeks old, during a time I was taking a much needed break from . Precious Evie began with attending weekly . This advanced Evie into the Ultimate Adventure buddy, joining and . She had it All!
With her strong mix of breeds - Kelpie, Labrador, Staffy it was important the training was kept consistent to channel her Incredible intelligence, aniexty and high energy. Its been a honour to guide and help Evie grow into adulthood and graduate into one of bestest friends.

09/07/2023

From basic obedience to advanced skills, we offer personalised training plans to unleash your dog's full potential.

Don't let your best friend miss out on the opportunity to embrace new experiences and embark on amazing adventures!

Reach out today for more information or to schedule a consultation.🐾👣.

17/06/2023

Waggy Travels Saved Stewie from certain death.
💙Rescued. 💙 Rehabilitated.💙 Rehomed.

💙👶💙ADOPTION ANNOUNCEMENT💙👶💙

Sweet STEWIE formally known as bad boy Tyson, found himself in the pound after his previous owner tied him up, dumped in public without acess to food or water overnight, for not the first time, additional to reports that "Tyson" was being tethered in the garage of his dwelling.

A series of unfortunate events lead Tyson into an altercation with the pound vets who were quick to deem him terrifying 😱

Tysons was due to be put to sleep, another rescue brought some extra time but were painfully unable to commit to his care.

Just when it was looking like all hope was lost for the little boy that no one wanted, Rescue Hub put out a desperate call for an urgent foster carer, from which lifesaving Lisa came along.

His fresh start and a new lease of life came with a new name - 💙STEWIE💙 after a noble friend of his rescuer, and inspired by the evil baby from the TV.

Stewie thrived knowing he was finally safe, cared for and loved. He underwent rehabilitation training which helped him transition into his forever home with Marie, Brendan and Lilly.

Comments from his forever family:

Dear Rescue Hub. Thank you so much for introducing us to Stewie. He has fit in so well with us and our Lily who we got on 2 January. We are now a family!

Please join us in congratulating Stewie and a big thank you to everyone involved in his Rescue.

Enjoy your new life beautiful boy!

07/06/2023

Mary Jane was surrendered with a belly full of babies, just a young pup herself she was not cut out for motherhood.

Disliking the confinement of the animal shelter, MJ always had an urgency for adventures!

Mary Jane and I had an instant connection which was Magic, when we were together happiness just happened.

MJ came with a lot of lessons the most important being freedom and the hardest being her leaving on adoption, she truly meant the world to me.

07/04/2023

Buddy the Ultimate Adventure Companion! With endless energy and a thirst for training. We'd spend his owners working days out running through the forest, playing fetch and swimming in the lake.100% Good boy!

19/03/2023

Jingle Bell now Takoda was the first rescue dog to warm my heart. With the sweetest soul she grew big and bold into an important job of therapy dog for the best forever mum she could wish for 🖤

28/02/2023

🐶Waggy Travels is now on Instagram🐶
⬇️Follow along with our Adventures here⬇️
https://instagram.com/waggytravels?igshid=ZDdkNTZiNTM=

23/02/2023

Brodie was Waggy Travels first ever client.
A bad start to life lead Brodie to developing behavioural and medical issues.
This didn't stop the big guy always smiling.
Grateful to be the first dog walker his owners trusted to break up his time alone each day by taking him for a paddle by the river with some super special moments in his last year of life.

29/05/2022

Well done Tigger 🧡

08/03/2022

Welcome to Waggy Travels Mr No Name 🧡

19/12/2021

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🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE HAS BEEN DRAWN!

🎉🎉THE WINNER IS;
Deb French of Woolooware. Ticket no 2482🎉🎉

CONGRATULATIONS DEB!
WE WILL BE IN TOUCH AS SOON AS IS POSSIBLE.
Thank you everyone for your amazing support.

Hi, it's Snow here again! I was feeling so happy and positive today because we have had enormous support for our last big Christmas Raffle for this year but we still are just under 70% of selling out! Thank you ever so much to everyone who has purchased tickets so far. I am so, so grateful for your amazing support.

In my previous post for our raffle I mentioned about my seizures. I am so lucky I have such a lovely and caring foster mum called Amanda who looks after me. She takes me everywhere with her, even to work, and when I have a seizure, she lays on top of me and holds me tight which makes me feel so much better and safer.

I live up in the beautiful Blue Mountains with my foster mum, Amanda, and she takes me on lots of fun bush walks with amazing views. It really helps me relax, stimulates my mind and makes me feel better.

I am hoping we can sell the last 30% of our Christmas Raffle tickets before 8:00pm tomorrow night. It would really help doggies like me with my treatment and also the other doggies in Rescue Hubs care.

There is a fabulous BIG FAMILY PRIZE PACK (RRP: $470.00) & TICKETS START AT JUST $5.00!!
This prize is packed full of treats for the whole family. Mum, dad, kids and your doggy best friend - there is something for everyone 😊

• V***e Cliquot Champagne
• Morgan & Finch Pomegranate & Jasmine Candle
• Morgan & Finch Handwash
• Sausage Dog Slippers & Doggie Mug
• Natio Grapefruit & Lime Hand Crèmes
• Pink and Grey Floral Scarf
• Jelly Belly Jellybeans
• Walker Shortbread
• Choc Almonds
• $50 Bunnings Voucher
• 1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
• Walking Bot Bionic Robot
• Trick Sticks Game
• Fruit Snap
• Animal Sewing Kit
• Colouring Pad
• Savour Life Chicken Biscuits
• Dog Toys
• Mineral Eyeshadow Palette
• Bamboo & Papaya Exfoliant
• Moisture Balance Day Cream
• Trio of Nail Polish
• Exfoliating Body Bar

All of the wonderful items for this mega Christmas Raffle have been very kindly donated by one of our amazing volunteers, Sarah ❤

Please help support us doggies by purchasing a raffle ticket or two if you can afford it. There is such a great prize on offer and we wish you lots of luck in the draw.

Whatever the outcome in the raffle, by purchasing a ticket, you will be a winner because every ticket you buy will help to save the life of a doggie in need 🙏

Luv Snow & all the other Rescue Hub dogs ❤🐾

Thank you for your continuing support and good luck 🤞
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE ⬇️⬇️
https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=arvff

18/11/2021

Waggy Travels helped get Gunna off death row at Lithgow pound - Together we can make a Difference - Luv Gunna❤️

PLEASE CAN YOU HELP US DOGGIES BY BUYING A $5 TICKET IN OUR SUPER CHRISTMAS RAFFLE? ❤🎄🙏

Hello, it's Gunna here! Rescue Hub saved me from certain death a few weeks ago and I'm so grateful they saved my life but I feel sad because they need some help in selling more raffle tickets.

Please can you buy a ticket today and help Rescue Hub raise much needed funds to support rescue dogs like me in need of a helping hand and a loving home?

https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=eaexa

There are six fabulous prize packs and they total over $650!! They include lovely gifts for your doggie and also for you!

All of the wonderful items for this mega Christmas Raffle have been very kindly donated by our amazing volunteers and supporters to help raise much needed funds for us doggies and to enable Rescue Hub to save more dogs in critical situations like I was, in local, and rural, animal shelters across NSW.

Funds raised will also help pay the vet bills/treatment/holistic treatment of some of the dogs currently in Rescue Hubs care, including Stars, Narla, Jeffery, Jack and Snow, who all have received recent vet treatment (some specialist treatment and surgery) with the added support of holistic treatment.

Please help support us doggies by purchasing a raffle ticket or several if you can afford it. There are SIX great prizes on offer and we wish you lots of luck in the draw.

Whatever the outcome in the raffle, by purchasing a ticket, you will be a winner because every ticket you buy will help to save the life of a doggie in need 🙏

Luv Gunna & all the other Rescue Hub dogs ❤🐾

Thank you for your continuing support and good luck 🤞

TICKETS HERE ⬇️⬇️
https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=eaexa

12/11/2021

❌🚫 ANNUAL XMAS WARNING!! PLEASE DON'T GIVE THESE SO-CALLED 'TREATS' TO YOUR DOGS! THEY COULD POTENTIALLY KILL THEM! 🚫❌

Just a little warning regarding the Xmas treats many stores are now starting to stock for dogs at Xmas.

Many of these so called 'treats' may end up with your dog "enjoying" some time in a veterinary surgery over Christmas.

The vast majority of these rawhide products and treats come from China.

The chews are made from cattle or horse hides and their journey starts with the hides being soaked in a toxic sodium sulphide to remove the hair and fat. More chemicals are used in order to split the hide into layers which is then washed with hydrogen peroxide to give the white "pure" look and remove the rancid smell.

Now comes the pretty festive colours and the glue to form cute shapes. On testing, these chews have shown traces of arsenic, mercury, chromium and formaldehyde.

If that wasn't bad enough, they can potentially cause intestinal blockages, poisoning from chemical residue and choking.
The chews go slippery when wet and are near impossible to get hold of to save a choking dog.

Leave them in the shop where they belong or if some well meaning person buys them for your dog put them safely away for later, then dispatch in the bin!

Please be safe with your dogs!

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/why-you-should-avoid-rawhide-as-a-stocking-stuffer-for-your-dogs/

Credit: NZAP Animal Police NZ

21/09/2021

Let it Snow❄️💙❄️

08/09/2021

29/07/2021

Adventures💗

22/07/2021

Giving Back 🐾