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24/08/2025

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12/08/2025

11/07/2025

🐾👃 What is Nose Work and Why Should Your Dog Try It? 👃🐾

Ever noticed how your dog’s nose is always on the job? That’s because their sense of smell is up to 100,000 times better than ours! 😲 Welcome to the wonderful world of nose work – a fun, enriching activity that taps into your dog’s natural sniffing superpowers.

🌟 What is Nose Work?

Nose work (or scent work) is a mental enrichment activity where dogs are encouraged to use their noses to locate hidden scents or treats. It’s like hide-and-seek, but for their nose!

🧠 Why It’s So Beneficial:

✅ Burns off mental energy
✅ Boosts confidence – especially great for shy or anxious pups
✅ Builds focus and problem-solving skills
✅ Tiring in all the right ways (a tired dog = a happy dog)
✅ Great rainy day or indoor activity!

💡 Easy Nose Work Games to Try at Home:

🐶 Treat Box Puzzle: Hide treats in a few boxes and let your dog sniff them out.
🧦 Sock & Scent Game: (If your dog isn’t prone to eating socks) Place a treat inside a sock, ball it up, and toss it into a pile of laundry or towels for a sniff hunt.
🌳 Outdoor Treasure Hunt: Toss a few treats into the grass at your local park and let your dog “forage” for their reward.
🎾 Scented Toys: Rub a toy with something smelly (cheese, peanut butter) and hide it behind furniture or in another room.

🐕‍🦺 Pro Tip:

Start easy and increase difficulty gradually. Nose work should be FUN, not frustrating!

If your dog joins our pack, you might see us playing some of these nose games on our adventures – it’s one of our fave ways to mentally engage our furry friends 💛🐾

Does your dog love to sniff? Have you tried nose work before? Let us know below 👇

07/06/2025

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26/05/2025

Welcome to the crew, Ruby!
Today we had the absolute joy of welcoming Miss Ruby Y. 🐾 an adorable little from 🐶 on her very first Wooftastic adventure!
She showed up ready to roll, tail wagging and full of happy energy, instantly winning over all her new furry friends (and us too, of course!).

Big thanks to the lovely for the glowing recommendation #🙏🏼 Ruby’s already proving to be a star!
Swipe to see her in action living her best life!

02/05/2025

Is your pup getting enough mental exercise?

Walks are great (and we LOVE those!), but mental enrichment is just as important for keeping your dog happy, calm, and well behaved. Especially on rainy days or during those “zoomie hours” at home!

I came across this great blog with 8 simple DIY enrichment games that are perfect for keeping your dog’s brain busy 🐾 using things you probably already have around the house.

From sniffing challenges to muffin tin puzzles, these games are a fun way to boost your dog’s problem solving skills and beat boredom.

Check it out here:

https://doodwoof.com/blogs/general-knowledge/8-diy-enrichment-games-for-your-doodle-dog

Tried any of these before? Let me know which one your pup enjoys the most 💞 or share your own enrichment ideas in the comments!

Discover 8 easy DIY dog toys using household items.Includes brain-boosting puzzles, physical activities, and food games you can make in minutes!

31/03/2025

Triple the tongues, triple the fun! 😝 These little adventurers had a blast at the park today with the Wooftastic crew! Nothing beats sunshine, fresh air, and good company. 🌞🐾

28/03/2025

Hey everyone! If your pup is taking a little holiday during the upcoming school break, can you let us know via text? We’re putting together our schedule this weekend and want to make sure we’ve got the ultimate fun-packed adventures planned!

Video attached for your entertainment!

10/02/2025

Sorry we had to cancel folks! It was full on out there! Not safe for the pups or for the dogs

28/01/2025

31/12/2024

Happy New Year everyone! 🎊

Let's make sure our furry friends stay safe and sound during the fireworks tonight. 🎆

Fireworks can be incredibly stressful for dogs. Here's how to keep your pup calm and happy:

Secure your home: Double-check that all gates, fences, and doors are securely closed.

Create a safe haven: Provide a quiet and secure space for your dog, like a crate or a designated room. Include their favorite bed, toys, and treats.

Drown out the noise: Play calming music or white noise to help muffle the sounds of fireworks.

Minimize visual stimulation: Close windows and blinds to reduce the flashes and booms.

Ensure proper identification: Make sure your dog is wearing a collar with up-to-date ID tags in case they manage to escape.

Let's make this New Year's Eve a happy and stress-free one for all our furry companions! ❤️

24/12/2024

🎄🌟 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Wooftastic Family! 🌟🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support and trust in Wooftastic Care. Together, we’ve shared so many beautiful memories 🤩 joyful walks, wagging tails and endless adventures that made 2024 unforgettable!

We also want to express our deepest gratitude for the thoughtful gifts we’ve received. Your kindness truly warms our hearts and reminds us how lucky we are to have such an amazing community.

From our Wooftastic crew to yours, we wish you a Christmas filled with love, laughter and maybe a few sneaky treats for the furry ones! Here’s to another paw-some year ahead! 🐾💖

With love,
The Wooftastic Team & Boston 🐶