🎅🎄CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY - FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER🎅🎄 This Friday is Christmas Jumper Day for Cash for Kids! The Dogworks Team have joined in with West FM's Mission Christmas to raise some money for local underprivileged kids in Ayrshire. We'll all be wearing our Christmas Jumpers to work on Friday and we'd love if your dogs could too! Any dogs that are booked in for daycare or out on walks on Friday are welcome to take part and join in the fun! Don't forget to click on the link below and make a donation! #westfm #missionchristmas #cashforkids #xmasjumperday

THIS WEEK'S TRAINING TIPS - UNWANTED CHEWING Dogs use their mouths the same way us humans use our hands. That means nearly everything goes into a puppy’s mouth as he explores the world. Chewing is more than exploring, though. Teething puppies chew to relieve discomfort as their adult teeth come in. Some dogs never outgrow the gnawing habit, though, and that can get them into trouble. Bored, lonely, and stressed dogs chew more, because it helps to relieve tension and pass the time. When a dog has a strong bond with a person, your scent acts as a comforter and helps to reduce stress. After all, a dog experiences much of the world through it's nose, so the scent of a favourite person brings him a feeling of safety. Dirty laundry, especially socks and underwear, has your personal scent all over it, and can sometimes prove irresistible to dogs. Think about the items you handle the most. These are probably important to you, or they wouldn’t be in contact with you so much. Your dog may target items that are accessible and easily fit into his mouth, especially if they give a satisfying CRUNCH when he bites down. Wallets, mobile phones, tablets, purses, and laptop bags all come to mind. Those annoying little teeth marks are a back handed compliment, though. If your dog didn’t care about you so much, he’d ignore such things. Chewaholics need help, though, and the key to eliminating the problem is reducing your dog’s opportunities to chew illegal items. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Reduce The Risks - Make a list of tempting objects, and make sure they’re out of reach. Canine chewaholics force us to be better at housework! - When you can’t supervise, confine chewers in an area where they can’t damage property. A crate, filled with toys that are allowed to be chewed on and with treats inside, can be a wonderful and safe place for dogs to spend alone time. - Offer at least three to five “legal” chew options for your dog, and rotate a couple of times a week - rotating them keeps them interesting and exciting. This will help keep your dog happy and your property safe from his teeth. Ask for Help Stress and anxiety can fuel chewing. If you feel you've tried everything then your answer may be to seek professional help. Drop us an email and through one of our training packages, we can help you to address your dog’s chewing habits.

Frosty Frolics ❄ 🐾

The day care gang made new friends this week. They enjoyed their walks and sniffs in the frosty ground and had loads of fun inside in the warmth.🐕🐶🐩

This Sunday!

New bags in stock! Perfect for a Christmas gift! 🎅🏻🎄🎁

The Tuesday puppy class enjoyed a relaxing massage and learned that it's actually ok to be doing nothing, while their humans also learned a new skill. We began to learn the foundations of a good recall - always high up on everyone's dog training to do list! January Puppy School registration is now open!

🐾ONE SPACE LEFT🐾 We have one space left for our Clever PUPS - Puppy Gym and Confidence Workshop. All the info you need to help your pup grow into a happy confident adult dog taught through fun games for you both to enjoy. Includes a goody bag to take home. Book today or message us for more info!

🌟🎅🏻🎄CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES🎄🎅🏻🌟 It’s time for Santa Paws to come and The Dogworks team are taking a well earned break over the Christmas holidays. Walks and daycare will finish on Friday 22 December and resume again on Wednesday 3 January. The Training Academy will also be closed during that time.

Congratulations to our latest Level 3 Advanced Class graduates 🎓

This is a great video to help you understand what your dog is saying to you, particularly when it comes to interactions with other dogs

A cold, soggy week for the DW walkers, luckily this lot love puddles! ☔ 🐾 ❄