Wagworks Academy

11/07/2023

Today the academy says goodbye to Savannah. You were the first dog I ever trained at the young age of 13. You sparked a fire of passion in me that still burns bright even to this day. Thank you for all that you taught me and for all the patience you had while I made mistakes. Thank you for always giving your best and always being willing to try no matter what. I learned so many things during our 12 years together and can only hope to continue to learn and grow as a trainer. You will be missed ❤️🐾

12/04/2023

I would like to welcome Reagan to the academy! I am very excited to be working with him over the coming weeks. Thank you Herman Cronje and family for the opportunity and trusting me with your pup!

05/04/2023

04/04/2023

I Love it when things start to come together!
Kyrene absolutely killing it today!! Carlu Portwig

14/02/2023

13/02/2023

Are you meeting their needs?

As dog owners, our goal is to have a well-balanced dog physically, mentally, and emotionally. A well-balanced dog has a reduced risk of developing unwanted behaviors due to lack of stimulation like excessive barking, destruction tendencies, digging, etc. While many different factors play into why a behavior develops, ensuring all the dog's needs are being met is always a good starting point to reduce unwanted behaviors and overall improve your dog's health.

Ensure your dog gets enough physical and mentally stimulating. This can be done through walks, playing games, sniffing puzzles, training, or breed-specific activities and chews!

Dogs are social creatures so ensure your dog gets enough social interaction with you, your family, and other reliable/safe dogs, as well as getting to partake in activities that enjoy doing as this will help your dog be emotionally balanced. This can help reduce frustration, boredom, loneliness, and depression that can lead to unwanted behaviors developing.

09/02/2023

I am very excited for this unique opportunity to work with Carlu Portwig and his pup Kyrene! I am looking forward to seeing our progress and unlocking our potential as a team!

06/02/2023

I am proud to present Preshaliya Priya Samdeo and Sashen Govender with this Certificate of completion of our Obedience Program with their pup Chloe!
I would like to congratulate them for the amazing job they did with handling and training Chloe during this program and for staying consistent even through the tough lessons! Well done, you have made Wagworks Academy proud!!

30/01/2023

Patience is key.
Bosveld Kylie from Kromdraai Jack Russells practicing her "place" command at Kromdraai Kennels Standerton.

28/01/2023

🔥When is hot too hot?🔥

Keeping your pets safe during a heatwave is crucial as heatstroke can be fatal!
Here are some things you can do to help your pets:
- Bring them inside.
- Ensure they have access to fresh and clean drinking water at all times.
- Ensure they have shelter or access to shade.
- Offer Cooling items like Ice cubes or frozen treats.
- Play water games or have access to swimming tubs.
- Ensure they drink enough water.

Things to avoid:
- Long walks or any strenuous exercise.
- Excessive running or playing.
- Leaving your pet out in the heat without proper shelter or shade.
- Leaving your pet without water.
- Leaving your long-coated pet outside.
- Leaving your pet in a hot car.

Things that put your pet at extra risk:
- Your pet has a long coat.
- Your pet is obese.
- Your pet is younger than 6 months.
- Your pet is a senior.
- Your pet is a brachycephalic (Flat faced) breed like Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Pekingese, Persian cats, etc.

27/01/2023

No matter how big or small, we can train them all!
We offer a wide variety of training options and programs.

19/01/2023

Welcome to Wagworks Academy!
Our goal is to help you create better relationships with your four-legged companies. For a lot of people dogs play a big part in our day-to-day lives but with that comes challenges. We wish to educate and inform dog owners of the wonders of dog training and how it can improve your lives with your pets.
So whether it is potty training your new puppy or trying to teach an old dog new tricks, we are here to help you achieve your goals!
We offer a wide variety of training options and programs. We aim to make training as accessible and convenient as possible in today's busy times.
Come join us today!