https://www.facebook.com/100631071690767/

Take the Lead

Home
South Africa
Cape Town
Take the Lead

Passionate about pet enrichment!

07/05/2023

Hi, my name is Maxine and I'm addicted to enrichment feeders, toys and puzzles for my pets... This collection started with just 3 simple Nina Ottosson puzzles and grew pretty quickly to include slow feeders, snuffle mats and other weird and wonderful feeding options... If you want to get started with your pet enrichment journey and don't know where to start please pop me a DM or comment below, this is my passion and I'd love to help!

06/04/2023

LOKI - Ma gave me a new toy, she says it's like an Easter egg hunt for dogs... I don't know what that means but this Hide A Squirrel toy is just the best for hunting out the lil squirrel guys from their tree log house, ma also put in treats so I got to squeak the squirrels and scoff the yummy treats... It's was so much fun and my brain was extra tired after like 20 minutes, thank you for making this super cool toy!
Can't find it at your local petshop, tell them to order it in from McMac Pet SA!

05/12/2022

Counting down to Christmas with our very own doggy advent calendar with yummy iced biscuits... Who else is feeling festive?

08/04/2022

Who's ready for the weekend?!

31/03/2022

We are having the best time playing in the river and dashing around on the sand here at just look at how nice and grubby we get...
Wet dog smell does not even begin to describe them

05/01/2022

Let me tell you about my boy Loki... He is a bundle of anxiety and fear, and I suspect that this was has been in him from before he was born, which means it's well ingrained in his being and will be a part of him, in some way, forever... The best analogy I have heard is that dogs (and people) have an anxiety bucket which is filled up everytime they are exposed to a stressful situation. The bucket needs to be emptied regularly to prevent overflowing (or reaching threshold) and the best way to do this is to manage the environment and allow for minimal stress (for Loki, this is avoiding dogs and people)... The bucket can take up to 72hrs to empty completely, but when it is the relief is visible... This is Loki after a few days of isolation from stress - he still went for runs on the beach but we spent more time training and playing games, this mental stimulation is vital for emptying out his bucket... We have good and bad days and we take them as they come and adapt to give Loki the best from life

01/01/2022

Let's get this pawty started! 2022 is here and we are ready for it!

26/12/2021

Christmas dress up for the win, Merry Christmas from our family to yours x

28/11/2021

Happy Sunday from my happy boy! This picture is Loki in a nutshell

19/11/2021

Guys, it's the sleepathon tomorrow!! This month has just flown by... Tomorrow night y friend and I will be snuggling with Jada and Rupert, I'm so excited!! This is the final plea for donations, every cent goes towards the sterilization campaign, you support means the world to me and the dogs at

06/11/2021

2 weeks until my sleepathon furfriends!!! I still need donations to meet my fundraising goal and all the funds go to the most awesome organization these guys are changing the world one pup/kitten at a time

01/11/2021

Please help me to help them - in 3 weeks I'll be sleeping over at for the annual sleepathon, I'm raising funds for sterilization and every cent counts towards ending pet homelessness, please donate via my givengain fundraiser campaign (link in bio), other donation options are available, please dm me for more info.
Kevin and Amy are the perfect couple both waiting for their furever homes, your donations mean that TEARS can help more dogs just like these 2! Your donation means the world to me and them!!

27/10/2021

It's sleepathon time at again and I'm going to be spending the night sleeping over in a kennel and getting the best cuddles! Todd was my snuggle buddy last year and a whole year later this sweet special boy is still at the kennels waiting for his forever home - please donate to my campaign which is raising funds for sterilization, the only way to end pet homelessness - the link in my bio is a quick easy way to donate or dm me for more options... Your support means the world to me and all the doggos at TEARS

22/10/2021

If this isn't progress I don't know what is - Loki is fearful, of everything, and he has severe anxiety around dogs and people... So we've been doing chilled weekly visits to a field with Lulu's friend Bella and finally Loki is learning to trust her and feel safe in her presence....
I'm so proud of my boy

27/09/2021

My boy loves a good nap on his sheepskin throw

21/09/2021

It's a double tongue out Tuesday!! Happy twosday furfriends...
We love a good run around the BMX track although we realised the ticks are back in season... Yuck!!!

16/09/2021

Loki thinks are the bomb! Biggest biscuit with the bestest crunch!! He made a big old crumbly mess in his K9 castle which Lulu then vacuumed up...

14/09/2021

Lulu admiring her biscuit before devouring it, we love a good crunchy biscuit!

09/09/2021

LOKI : I likes to take pictures of me and my ma, please enjoy some of my masterpieces

06/09/2021

Our first time trying the chews and man oh man they were awesome! Loki got an alligator but he wouldn't sit still enough for a picture so his nose is featured here while he tried to steal Lulu's treat

09/08/2021

SHANNON - UP FOR ADOPTION FROM Shannon and I spent some time together at the Vegan Goods Market in Tokai yesterday and she is a delight! Very quick to learn and curious about everything, this sweet young girl is looking for her forever home - please open up your heart and home to her or one of her friends currently in the shelter

31/07/2021

Training a new behavior takes time, be patient with yourself and your dog! We have been practicing this stance to be used when we are out on walks... With Loki being reactive to most things we need to give him a safe space that he can use instead of barking or lunging at the thing that's scared him. Right now we're just working it at home but we'll soon be ready to take it on the road.

01/07/2021

LOKI : Let me help you get your assignments done Ma! I really don't see what all the fuss is about...
Geeeez, I'm knackered! You carry on though ma, I'll just take a nap

07/06/2021

The dogs aren't the only ones helping me study... This is Coco, she's our very special black kitty!
She is mostly a house cat (mostly because she can't figure out the catflap) and has officially claimed the K9 Castle as her preferred bed - plenty of space to spread out

31/05/2021

LOKI : Ma should be studying but it's getting so cold that she made me some dinosaur pj's instead!!
I love that Loki loves to wear jerseys, I had such fun sewing these for him.

Address

Cape Town
8001

Website

facebook.com

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Take the Lead posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Take the Lead:

Videos

Sharing the most delicious treat!! Can't believe we haven't tried @cooldogsicecream before!!! . . . Lulu's eyes were the biggest they've been in a long time!! #luluandloki #littlelulu #lokiofasgard #loki #sighthound #sighthoundsofinstagram #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #takethelead #furfriends #cool #icecream #summer #yum #petdaily #dogdaily #petsofinstagram

We got our @petheaven.co.za delivery and the pups are over the moon! . . . Loki made sure he got first pick #loki #lokiofasgard #sighthound #sighthoundsofinstagram #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #takethelead #furfriends #treats #delivery #unboxing #toys #whatsinside

I learned a new trick!! . . . Love playing catch for treats, plus it keeps me calm when scary people walk past #lokiofasgard #loki #sighthound #sighthoundsofinstagram #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #takethelead #ipreview via @preview.app #luluandloki #littlelulu

Our bedtime routine where Lulu becomes a blanket mole . . . #lokiofasgard #loki #sighthound #sighthoundsofinstagram #littlelulu #princess #pup #model #modeldog #mansbestfriend #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #takethelead #ipreview via @preview.app

Loki says the best game of chase is trying to catch the ripples in our little park pond - I'm pretty sure he could keep this up all day... . . . #lokiofasgard #loki #sighthound #sighthoundsofinstagram #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #takethelead #ipreview via @preview.app

So I've discovered that Loki doesn't hate pools of water - who knows what he was actually after here - Lulu is really not a fan of swimming . . . but I'm excited that we may have a water baby for Summer... #lokiofasgard #loki #sighthound #sighthoundsofinstagram #littlelulu #princess #pup #model #modeldog #mansbestfriend #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #takethelead #furfriends #parklife #citylife #play via @preview.app

Baghira was so happy on his Sunday outing at Noordhoek... . . . Looking for a handsome goofball to join your family? Look no further than Baghira #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #outing #sunday #sundaywalkies @tearsanimalrescue #ipreview via @preview.app

Lulu & Loki ❤️🐶 #lokiofasgard #loki #littlelulu #princess #pup #model #modeldog #mansbestfriend #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #gooddog #playtime #parklife #citylife #ipreview via @preview.app

Look at her go!! . . . Lulu's lead training is getting better by the day #littlelulu #proud #walkies #rescuedog #rescue #opttoadopt #adoptdontshop #adoptionisthebestoption #adopt #instadog #treatsplease #dogsofinstagram #dog #rescueisbest #rescueismyfavoritebreed #rescuedogsofinstagram #itsadogslife #ipreview via @preview.app