Wags-N-Woofs, LLC

28/06/2024

West Paw's Feast Mat is an enriching and tasty way to eliminate the sad window gaze (and your guilt!) when mom or dad’s away.

13/11/2023

Family game night finally includes the dog with The Dog’s Best Friend Game™ by West Paw. Now, your pup gets to be the life of the party! Unleash the fun (and even sneak in a little training) with this simple, silly, high-energy game where humans laugh, dogs win, and best friends matter most.

Created by pet behavioralists, seasoned pet experts, and game design pros, The Dog's Best Friend Game™ is made for super-safe, real-life play. It's an innovation in brain game play that encourages joyful connection and reinforces training. Not to mention, it's fun for the whole family (2-legged and 4)!

Stop by Fox Valley Pet Wear and get one for your next family game night!

03/11/2023

Looking for the perfect gift for your perfect pup? Look no further! The West Paw Funnl™ and Earth Animal No-Hide® Chews are the ultimate chew duo for dogs of any age.

The Funnl holds a No-Hide® Chew and takes its gnawsomeness to a wholesome new level. Together, they create dopamine-boosting stimulation that dogs crave, need, and love.

Mark your pup off your holiday gift list! Find Funnl and No-Hides® at Fox Valley Pet Wear.

26/10/2023

Toppl® lovers rejoice! West Paw’s Toppl Stopper is the very first Toppl plug that is non-toxic, food safe, doubles as a kickstand, is made sustainably from recycled ocean bound plastic, and can be infinitely recycled!

Toppl and Toppl Stopper are available at Fox Valley Pet Wear! ❤️

*Toppl Stopper is an accessory for Toppl but is NOT A TOY; be sure to remove before sharing with your pup.

17/10/2023

Make Halloween a walk in the bark with West Paw!

It's easy to get caught up in crazy costumes and scrumptious candy, so don't forget about your furry friend! Creepy lawn ornaments, ringing doorbells, and strangers at the door can cause stress and anxiety for your canine companion.

Find your pup’s Halloween supplies at Fox Valley Pet Wear, and ask us about our tips and tricks to ensure your Halloween night is filled with more treats than stress and anxiety this year!

Trick them with a treat

09/10/2023

If your dog loves bouncy, squishy, and squeezy toys, we have the perfect toy for them! West Paw's Zogoflex Echo® toys are durable and have a hollow core that is easy on puppy teeth, senior teeth, and everything in between!

Zwig® is safer than a stick and is perfect for fetch and water play.

Skamp® is always ready for toss, fetch, and tug-of-war.

Rumbl® is an enrichment toy and treat dispenser that's also great for a game of fetch.

Stop in today to pick the perfect Zogoflex Echo toy for your BFF!

28/09/2023

West Paw’s Toppl XL is so EXTRA! Made for the big dogs - or the big dogs at heart - the Toppl XL holds 1 3/4 cups and is great for slow-feeding or your pup’s favorite treats for enrichment time.

To change up the challenge, connect the Toppl XL + Toppl Large for an extra puzzle for your pup to crack!

Need a smaller Toppl? You’re in luck. Toppl comes in 3 sizes, so there’s a size for just about every dog!

Stop by Fox Valley Pet Wear and get the perfect Toppl for your dog and some snacks to fill it!

20/09/2023

West Paw not only makes some of the most durable & sustainable dog toys out there, but did you know they are also a Certified B Corp? This year is their 10-year B Corp anniversary! That’s ten years of being part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.

Reasons to support a B-Corp
🐶 Give back to their community
🐶 Environmentally & socially conscious
🐶 Balance profit with purpose
🐶 Fair treatment of employees
🐶 Strive to have a positive impact on their customers’ lives

Buying from a Certified B Corp lets you know you are making a conscious decision to spend your money where it will make the most positive impact.

Fox Valley Pet Wear proudly carries West Paw - stop by and check out our assortment!

11/09/2023

Playing with your dog is key to forming a lasting bond. What better way to say let’s play than a toy that can do it all! West Paw’s Snorkl is designed for dogs who love bones, boomerangs, and tug-fo-war. Its fun shape makes it perfect for high-energy dogs and is great for human and dog or dog and dog play.

Best of all, Snorkl is made with Seaflex, a blend of recycled ocean-bound plastic that floats, is non-toxic, and is dishwasher safe.

Stop by Fox Valley Pet Wear to get a Snorkl today!

31/08/2023

Chewing can be an awesome boredom buster and stress reliever... as long as your pup (and the furniture) is safe. No toy is indestructible, but West Paw’s durable, infinitely recyclable chew toys make for some of the toughest toys around!

Fox Valley Pet Wear has a West Paw toy for gentle chews to heavy chewers and everything in between. Stop by today to find your pup’s perfect match!

West Paw chew toys

22/08/2023

New to enrichment and don’t know where to start?

It’s important to set realistic goals for yourself, so you don’t burn out and it doesn’t become a chore!!!

Start out simple! Simply freeze your pups favorite food in some water. When you’re ready to kick things up a notch you can…

Visit us at Fox Valley Pet Wear for supplies and more recipe and enrichment ideas!

06/01/2023

Stress signs....they can be very subtle or are slap in the face obvious.
I know some people do struggle to see signs of stress in their own dogs...and I made this to help show some of the more common ones.

There are plenty of others...
Sniffing....attempting to disengage from a situation by being suddenly very "interested" in a scent.
Tail position.....Wags can mean the opposite to happy and stiff tails, high stiff "flag" tails.
Coat.....It can bristle completely or only in parts, tail, rear rump or along the whole spine.
Hesitancy.....suddenly stopping, changing pace, lowering the head and stretching it out.

Not all are listed and you may know your own dogs stress signals.
It is important to note that some of these signs are also shown when a dog is in a state of excitement....context and situations all need to be taken into account.

It is ok if your dog shows some signs of stress....it is communication and is very valuable information for you to quickly address what is happening, or about to happen.

Stressed dogs tend to have closed mouths and tighter faces, but those closed mouths open when drooling, panting or lifting the lips to give a front mouth grin.
Ear positions should also be looked at, they are often a sign of stress in many dogs...but not all.

I often get asked why I called our business ABC Dogs.

All
Behaviour is
Communication

and stress behaviours are certainly communication. 🙂
I have also added more logos into these charts as some people are sharing and removing my logos and adding in their own.......
My face gets tight and wrinkly when I see that😠

25/12/2022

All of us at FVPW wish you a happy holidays and an exceptional new year!

07/12/2022

07/12/2022

10/11/2022

Were you a Wags-N-Woofs client? Are you interested in Pet Portraits?

Follow my new page at DGadzinski Photography - pet portraits are FINALLY becoming a reality. I'd love to see you (and your new dogs, I'm sure you have a couple!) again!

I'm based in Waupaca now but I'll travel to the Fox Valley.

- Diana

18/09/2022

Virtual Gift Card SALE! The holidays are coming... take the guesswork out of buying for your 4-legged friend or family members by giving a virtual gift card. No expiration date and no fees.

For a limited time, save:

$5 off $50 gift cards
$10 off $100 gift cards
$20 off $200 gift cards!

31/08/2022

Remember *anyone* can call themselves a trainer and print up some business cards. I've seen some call themselves "master trainers" and "behavioralist" [sic] who clearly have no grounds to do so.

The field is unregulated and no legislation exists to prevent such false advertising.

These are some great tips for finding a trainer who won't do more harm than good!

27/08/2022

Virtual training class!

I will be offering my first ever online Cooperative Care Group Class. This class will guide students and their dogs through exercises designed to increase comfort and confidence with grooming and husbandry tasks such as nail care, brushing, administering medications, ear care, and introducing wearable tools like muzzles and cones. I will be coaching dog handler-teams live via Zoom. This class is perfect for dogs who may not do well in an in-person group class around other dogs and people but would be comfortable joining from the comfort of their own living room. Link to sign up in the comments.

22/08/2022

14/08/2022

I read this one recently and would definitely recommend it!

Two paws up 👍🐾

Veterinary clinics, breeders and rescues! Want to set yourself apart from the rest? Take it from some of our certified vet practices who give the Perfect Puppy in 7 Days guidebook to new owners as part of the care packets. Start them out right from the beginning!

12/07/2022

Got a shark-puppy?

27/06/2022

In preparation for the 4th of July, here's 9 Ways To Help Your Dog's Fear of Noises. Read more on the blog. https://rescuedbytraining.com/2022/06/27/help-your-dogs-fear-of-noises/

06/05/2022

Force-free for the win 🥰

05/05/2022

02/05/2022

Most dogs don’t like to be pet on their head by strangers. Instead, if you want to say hello and you’ve asked their guardian, say hello verbally and allow the dog to choose if they want to be pet. If they come closer for a sniff, leave your hand at your side. Allow them to sniff and initiate a pet, then pet their side behind their shoulders and stop. If they want more, they’ll let you know. Consent is important for dogs, too.

25/03/2022

Aside from not rewarding recalls enough, the second most common mistake people make when trying to build a reliable response to a cue like "come" is called poisoning the cue! Instead of teaching a dog that they should LOVE to hear the word and come running to see what amazing things are in store for them, it's easy to over-use the cue in situations when it leads to something your dog doesn't enjoy.

"In dog culture, when someone calls you, you should absolutely not come if that results in the end of something you like or initiation of something you don't like."
-Jean Donaldson

14/03/2022

NEW! For cat lovers:
Download from doggiedrawings.net/freeposters (Sorry, I am not sure why it looks so blurry on FB)

05/03/2022

We're honored to have been invited to chat with the wonderful Dr. Jill Sackman, a board certified Veterinary Behaviorist on a topic that is near and dear to our hearts. Join us right here on Monday (12 central/1pm eastern) for a Facebook Live as we chat about finding and evaluating a dog trainer!

With Animal Behavior Consultants of Michigan

05/03/2022