WAGSniffAScent

11/11/2024

We love Super Seniors! It is so important to keep our senior dogs active and engaged, and may even delay or prevent cognitive declines.
Here Gus is searching for cheese, there are yoga mats down as he is sliding a bit more due to arthritis, but we've set an environment where he can move safely and use his brain

14/08/2024

What is your dog up to this summer?
Pics pls
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27/06/2024

Does your dog have a nose? Then you have what is needed to join Every Dog Smells! A KPA online class👇

18/06/2024

Registration is OPEN!
https://karenpryoracademy.com/live-classes/every-dog-smells-live-with-ann-waterbury/

18/06/2024

If your dog had a theme song, what would it be?
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17/06/2024

Registration OPENS tomorrow! Join as an excel student and enjoy the interactive exchange. All you need is a dog with a nose and internet. boom!

This five-unit class is a deep dive into nose work and a dog’s incredible scenting abilities. The curriculum and practice exercises use your dog’s innate scent skill to boost confidence, build resilience, and have fun at the same time.

30/05/2024

Thank you to all who shared pictures and identified where you get your rescue pups. First, I mean no disrespect to breeders or dogs from breeders. There are so many good breeders that are devoted to their breed and their pups future. No shame or blame here ..
Always avoid puppy mill set ups, but that is not my point either.
All of you fabulous humans who have and have had many dogs from rescues, shelters or other means are probably like me very grateful for our dogs. I am thrilled that someone gave up Chai as he was a border collie with loads of energy that was lunging at people. They made the tough decision to give him up to a reputable breed rescue (Phoenix Rising Border Collie rescue). I was thrilled that O'Riley and I spent 9 years together after adopting him from Animal Services as a 7 year old stray border collie. Because someone dropped their border collie at the vet and did not pick him up.. led to Rusty in my life and my extraordinary frisbee dog who took me to many competitions including international.
I would like to eliminate the shame about rehoming a dog. I hear "I would never give up a dog" but what that looks like for some is a dog living in the yard, or garage....living a less than enriched life.
People who make the agonizing decision to give their dog to a shelter or rescue are often making the best decision for the dog.
The humans that have made the hard decision to "give up" their dog, by which we benefit, all of us who love and have loved a rescue dog or second hand dog or whatever you call them.
Tell your dog I said hi!

02/05/2024

Interesting information on heartworm disease in the PNW. As I often say...it is a great conversation to have with your veterinarian.
Having lived in an area when heartworm is very common and witnessing how hard and complicated the treatment is, prevention might be worth it, a decision best made with your dogs/cats doctor

Heartworm disease is more prevalent in warmer southern states, but it's becoming more common in Oregon and Washington as temperatures rise.

27/04/2024

Sending good vibes out to all the veterinarian and vet professionals today!!

24/04/2024

How does your dog smell? 🤣

20/03/2024

Thank you to all who commented on the leash length and shared a picture of your dog on a walk. 🐕‍🦺
I've had many clients come to me lately and report that one of the things they would love to work on is leash walking. When I ask what it looks like, there's a percentage of people that report. Their dog does not walk next to him and they heard that this is not good. The idea your dog has to walk next to you was based in a flawed construct known as dominance. Letting your dog walk in front of you is a very helpful way to walk your dog. Also offering your dog more leash, although it seems counterintuitive, is a great way to help pulling. Often when a dog pulls, the human then puts tension on the leash or pulls it back and the walk becomes a ridiculous push pull event.
9 ft is my favorite leash length, and the shortest leash I sell at the studio.
There may be times in a walk you need to be closer to your dog and therefore you could simply shorten the leash by getting closer to your dog. Not yanking your dog back to you, but you taking up slack in the leash to get closer to your dog.
It's helpful to walk places where your dog can be offered the whole 9 ft of the leash to sniff and explore. It's important to let your dog sniff as much as possible as it provides them enrichment and valuable information. A dog that's walking with their head lower and sniffing is less likely to be overly reactive to other dogs and people as they're involved in a very natural activity. I will post a video about that tomorrow!
So, honor the sniff... If your dog doesn't sniff a lot, throw out a treat scatter to encourage some foraging activity. 🐾
Let me assure you, it's totally fine for your dog to lead the way in a walk, to walk out in front of you, to sniff, and even pick the direction and pace you walk! ❤️🐶
Here is a narration from a sniff-tacular walk would my friend Ella.

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25/01/2024

Take a quick listen on this study of aging in dogs. Early insights are that social contact and movement are key for healthy aging and longevity with our dogs and us. I would caution that getting a puppy for a senior is not the answer. A dog that has always enjoyed the company of another dog is likely to possibly benefit. Movement is essential and there are things and games that encourage movement in a specific way. Join us for Super Senior and let us explain exactly how to keep your senior dogs happy and healthy for longevity.
We have a session this Saturday https://www.wagsniffascent.com/

Dogs share so much of their lives with humans and can develop the same health conditions we do, like dementia or diabetes. Those similarities drove researchers to wonder if our medical science can help dogs live longer — and if maybe, our furry friends could tell us something about how we age, too...

24/01/2024

19/01/2024

Would you join a community of humans devoted to ensuring senior dogs THRIVE?
Join us for Super Senior
https://www.wagsniffascent.com/
Jan 27th is the next class

The Science of WAG 🐾Wellness🐾Activity🐾Growth Explore Courses Easy Online Access Webinars take place on Zoom. All you need is an internet connection, maybe a refreshing beverage, and some comfy clothes, and you’re ready to roll! We encourage the whole family to join in, when possible! Smal...

18/01/2024

There is a saying in veterinary medicine: “Old age is not a disease.” Yes, your dog is now a senior. But that doesn’t mean they have to stop living an enriched, healthy, comfortable life. From AAHA(American Animal Hospital Association )site
Give me a 👍 if you are passionate about keeping our senior dogs living their best life. ☮️❤️🐾

16/01/2024

Do you have multiple dogs that include a senior dog/dogs?
Ages?