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What is Leptospirosis? 

Leptospirosis is a disease caused by the bacterium Leptospira, found in both water and soil. The bacteria can proliferate anywhere after heavy rain and flooding. This disease can also be passed on to humans (zoonotic).
 

How Can My Dog Get Lepto? ​​

  • Drinking from stagnant or slow-moving water sources

  • Exposure to rural properties with infected animals

  • Contact from other infected dogs

  • Contact with rodents

Symptoms of Lepto: ​​

  • Leptospirosis can lead to kidney and liver failure, and severe lung disease. This disease can be fatal.

Other symptoms include:​​

  • Fever

  • lethargy

  • Anorexia

  • Abdominal pain

  • Vomiting

  • Urine changes

  • Jaundice

  • Stiffness

How Can My Dog Get Lepto? ​​

  • Vaccinate your pet

  • Avoid sitting water

  • Avoid muddy areas

  • Avoid wildlife

  • Wash hands immediately after contacting your pets urine

Did You Know (Health Tip):
Leptospirosis

How We Partner with Our Parents

Summer is here and boy is it HOT! It's pool time at Waggy World but don't wait to prepare and protect your dogs from the heat! One important thing to keep in mind during this time is your dog's paw pads. Hot surfaces such as sand, asphalt, or pavement can burn your dogs paw pads. Consider these tips to protect them:
 

• Stick to grassy areas

• Use paw booties or other protective care

• Keep paw pads moisturized using paw wax, balm or moisturizer

• Inspect paw pads for injuries

• Try touching pavement for 10 seconds to test if it's too hot. If        you struggle to keep your hand down, it's too hot.

• Save walks for the cooler hours of the day

• Keep your dog hydrated

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MEET
MARLEY!

At Waggy World, every dog holds a special place in our hearts — and this quarter, we’re thrilled to introduce you to one of the wonderful pups who brightens our days Marley, the miniature poodle!
​​Quick Facts about Marley:

  • Breed: Miniature Poodle 

  • Birthday: 1/20/2022

  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius 

  • Favorite Activity: Playing chase with his friends 

  • First day of daycare:12/20/2024

What Makes Marley Special 

Marley may be small, but he brings big energy and even bigger cuddles to our daycare every day. With his curly brown coat, joyful zoomies, and tiny wagging tail, Marley is the definition of friendly, playful, and affectionate.


Whether he’s chasing his friends, exploring outside, or curling up with our staff for a quick snuggle, Marley reminds us why we love what we do.

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Training Tips & Tricks: Dogs Need To Use Their Brains Too!

  • Provide food rewards during training

  • Utilize prong-collar during leash training

  • Try different signals for different situations/environments

  • Immediate corrections for leash pulling (don't let it become a habit)

  • Gauge your dog's behavior in social settings

  • Do all training in moderation

  • Allow mingling between dogs only if you know the dog, or if you can read the other dogs' demeaner and tell it will go well.

How To Get Started on Socializing your Dog: ​

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  • Losing sleep and need help with crate training?

  • Struggling with potty training?

  • Never owned a dog before and have no clue?

  • About to have family in town or you and your pup going to see family. 


Our Board and Train approach focuses on helping you and your new pup transition to your new life by establishing structure for your new family member. No need to go through the puppy woes alone. Being dog owners as well, we know that first year will either make or break your decision of being a dog owner. We're here to help!  Call us for more information.

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