Wag-Wagatha Christie

04/11/2025

🐾🪣 Is your pet’s stress bucket overflowing? 🪣🐾

Just like us, our dogs and cats have a “stress bucket.” Every worry — loud noises, changes in routine, separation, vet visits, fireworks — drips into that bucket. The fuller it gets, the harder it is for them to cope. Eventually, it can overflow, and that’s when we see behaviours linked to stress, like barking, growling, hiding, or even snapping.

✨ The good news? We can help keep their bucket balanced. ✨
Regular outlets like play, rest, enrichment, and positive training help drain away stress. But sometimes, especially around Halloween, Bonfire Night, and storm season, our pets need a little extra support.

That’s where Pet Remedy’s natural calming products come in. Scientifically proven to help pets relax, they can take the edge off and give our animals the breathing space they need to cope with life’s challenges.

Let’s keep those buckets calm and steady 💛🐶🐱

👉 Check out the full Pet Remedy range here https://petremedy.co.uk/ref/WagWag/
and don’t forget to use WAGWAG25 for 25% off.

03/11/2025

This will be a must watch free online conference. Sign up on the link below. I was one of the guest speakers for the event held earlier in the year so am really looking forward to Victoria’s spot and her insights into using games with grooming.

31/10/2025

🐾✨ Ask the Groomer! ✨🐾

Come and meet Wag-Wagatha Christie at Finns Journey, Saturday 22nd November 12-2pm, Sandbach Market, for a special day of grooming advice and chat!

Whether you need help with nail checks and paw care, tips on brushing and coat maintenance, or simply want to learn how to make grooming a more positive experience, this is your chance to ask a multi-award-winning Behaviour Grooming Specialist in person.

Pop by, say hello, and let’s help your dog look — and feel — their best! 💛

29/10/2025

🐾🌍 I’m so excited for this incredible event! 🌍🐾

I’ll be joining an amazing line-up of guests at the Animal Careers Day for Home Educated Children, alongside other fabulous professionals from across the animal care world. 💛

You’ll also get to explore inspiring job profiles from Australia, Argentina, Africa, and beyond — covering a huge range of animal-related careers, volunteer opportunities, and behind-the-scenes roles. From zookeeping to conservation, veterinary care to grooming, there’s something for every budding animal enthusiast! 🐶🐾🦜

🎟️ Home educators — grab your tickets now!
👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/animalteachltd/1891380

📅 Friday 14th November
🕥 10:30am – 2:30pm
📍 All Saints Church, Runcorn Old Town
👧 Ages 11+ (9–10 year olds welcome too!)

Come and discover just how many exciting ways there are to work with animals — and who knows, it might just spark a lifelong passion! 🕵️‍♀️💚

28/10/2025

🎃💥⛈️ Spooky season, fireworks & stormy nights… oh my!

With Halloween, Bonfire Night, and unpredictable autumn storms just around the corner, this time of year can be overwhelming for many of our pets. Loud bangs, flashing lights, strange costumes, and unsettled weather can all trigger stress and anxiety.

That’s why I recommend Pet Remedy’s award-winning calming products. Scientifically proven and trusted by professionals, they’re designed to gently help dogs, cats, horses, and other small pets feel more relaxed when life gets a little too noisy. 🐾💛

✨ And right now you can save 25% off their range! ✨
👉 Use link below or promo code WAGWAG25 at checkout.

https://petremedy.co.uk/ref/WagWag/

Give your pet the gift of calm this autumn — because they deserve to feel safe and settled, whatever the season brings. 🌙🐶🐱

27/10/2025

💛 It’s always such a joy to receive kind words from clients — thank you so much, Rachel! 💛

I’m already busy creating some bespoke grooming products to help soothe Patch’s skin and support his recovery, ready for his next visit.

What makes me so happy is seeing how Patch now associates the salon with positive experiences. All the sights, smells, and textures have been safely “banked” in his memory, giving him the confidence to return with excitement rather than worry.

I can’t wait to welcome him back and continue his grooming journey in a way that’s gentle, collaborative, and fun. 🐾✨

25/10/2025

🌟🐾 Exciting news! 🐾🌟

I’m so pleased to share my brand new webpage: Wag-Wagatha Christie Recommends ✨

This is a curated space where you’ll find all my hand-picked favourites — from grooming products I trust and educational books, webinars, and courses, to brilliant local dog-related businesses and services. Everything featured has been chosen by me with your dog’s wellbeing in mind. 💛

Think of it as your go-to guide for trusted resources, whether you’re looking to make grooming at home easier, learn something new, or support other fantastic pet professionals.

👉 Check it out now:https://wagwagathachristie.co.uk/wag-wagatha-christie-recommends

Find products, services & businesses that Wag-Wagatha Christie recommends here.

22/10/2025

💋🐶 Welcome to the Rogue’s Gallery of Kissy Dogs! 💋🐶
From face-lickers and ear-cleaners to neck-ticklers and hand-cleansers… these pups love to dish out the kisses during their grooms.

But here’s the thing — while some dogs really are affectionate kissy dogs, for others this behaviour can mean something quite different. 👀

👉 Sometimes it’s a classic case of 'fool around' — a much misunderstood and lesser-known trauma response (fight, flight, freeze, faint, & fool around) to a perceived scary situation.

👉 For others, it may even be a compulsive behaviour, similar to excessive tail chasing, licking, biting or barking.

That’s why it’s so important for me, as a behaviourist groomer, to know the baseline behaviour of every dog in my care. By understanding what’s “normal” for them, I can spot subtle changes and recognise when they’re really saying:
🚫 “I’m not comfortable with this.”

Every lick, nuzzle, or kiss tells a story — and my job is to listen. 💛