Pet Parent Resource Center
Helpful tips and resources to keep your furry friend happy and healthy!
🌟 Doggy Spotlight: Aziz! 🌟
Meet Aziz 🐾
(Part of the Waggy World crew since February 2026)
🎉 Aziz's Fun Facts 🐾
🐶 Breed: French Bulldog
📆 Age: 9 Months Old
😜 Playstyle: "Stotting" — a rapid-fire, stiff-legged hop dogs perform to show eagerness to play without being overbearing.
👬 Best Friends: Montel, Chase and Duke!
🎮 Favorite Game at Waggy World: Tether Tug
😄 Personality in 3 Words:
Humorous, Spirited, Warm-hearted
🐶 We're so lucky to have Aziz in our Waggy World family.
🐾 July 1 — National ID Your Pet Day
The perfect reminder to check your pet's microchip and/or ID tags and make sure everything is up to date.
Now that July 4th has passed, it's the perfect moment to reflect on how fireworks may have affected our dogs. Fireworks are one of the biggest triggers for dogs to panic and run — their sensitive hearing (up to 45,000 Hz) and instinctive flight response make the loud booms and flashes especially frightening. Shelters consistently report a 30–60% spike in lost pets during firework holidays. Keeping your pet's identification current is one of the strongest safeguards you can give them.
Read: Natural Disaster Lost Pet Prevention — A Pet Parent's Personal View | PetHub
🩺 Health Spotlight: Pancreatitis — More Than Just an Upset Stomach
Chase 💖
Diagram: Pancreatitis in Dogs (PetMD)
Dogs will be dogs — and our mouthy pups will try to eat anything they can! Little Chase recently scared his mommy when he was diagnosed with pancreatitis, requiring IV fluids, medication, and a special diet.
Pancreatitis causes inflammation of the pancreas and can lead to stomach pain, vomiting, loss of appetite, and even the "praying position" — where a dog's hind end is raised and head lowered. While high‑fat foods and trash‑snacking can contribute, many cases have no clear cause, making quick treatment important.
To help reduce the risk, avoid feeding table scraps or high‑fat foods, and keep a close eye on pups who love chewing sticks, mulch, or anything they find outside. Teaching "Leave it" and "Drop" can be a lifesaver for curious mouths.
We're so happy Chase is feeling better — we love you, Chase! 💖
📖 Learn more: Pancreatitis in Dogs — PetMD
🎓 Training Tips and Tricks: How to End Play Before It Escalates
At Waggy World, we pay close attention to every dog's body language, temperament, and social cues during playtime. This level of awareness helps us stay ahead of potential reactions and keep the play yard safe and positive for everyone.
Proper Collar Use — Collars must always be utilized safely and correctly, following the instructions provided with the device to ensure humane and appropriate training.
Commands Demonstrated in the Video
"Come" Cue — Used to call the dog directly to the handler, creating space, interrupting escalating play, and helping the dog reset.
"Enough" Cue — Helps the dog disengage, settle, and understand that the behavior needs to stop.
Collar Levels
Beep — A light alert to get the dog's attention before behavior escalates (shown in video).
Vibrate — A stronger reinforcement when the beep doesn't achieve the desired response.
Shock — Final level, used only when lower levels are ineffective and strictly according to manufacturer guidelines.
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Board & Train Program
Struggling with crate training, potty training, or just need help with your new pup? Our Board & Train program establishes structure for your new family member!
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