Autumn is here, it’s getting colder again and the bad weather is just around the corner. Therefore we want to see your lovely four-legged friends in our woof & wiggle outfits 🙂

How it works

Post your best picture with woof & amp; Wiggle sweaters, wraps, anoraks, parkas or trench coats on Instagram. Mark @woofandwiggle and use the hashtag #sweaterweatherpaws – We share your pictures in our stories and selected pictures in our feed.

Participate and win

We will randomly raffle two 60 € shopping vouchers among all participants. The closing date for entries is October 31, 2021. Multiple entries with multiple images are possible. The winners will be announced on Instagram and notified personally.

Again and again in spring the subject starts all over again: ticks! This topic accompanies every dog owner well into autumn. The market is full of different solutions for the dog. But opinions differ on the right remedy for dogs against ticks. We want to give you a rough overview.

Chemicals / drugs as tick protection

Of course there are tablets against ticks and fleas. However, many dog owners understandably shy away from it because, as with all medicines, side effects can occur. Many people are therefore looking for natural alternatives against ticks. Your vet will be happy to advise you on this.

Coconut oil against tick bites

A well-known home remedy for ticks is the use of coconut oil. The coconut oil can be mixed into the dog’s food, which can also have a positive effect on the coat quality, or simply applied to the dog’s coat. The lauric acid it contains ensures that parasites do not like to settle in your friend’s fur. There are also collars that contain this active ingredient. The scent spreads all over the body, providing natural protection.

Amber chains against ticks

The benefit of amber necklaces against ticks is not undisputed. Some swear by it, others just think it’s bullshit. The reason for the protection against ticks is said to be static charging of the fur, which is caused by friction with the amber chain. Due to this electrical charge, parasites are swept away by an electric shock.

EM ceramic collar

“EM” stands for “Effective Microorganisms”, e.g. for various lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, ferment-active fungi or photosynthetic bacteria. This creates an anti-tick environment, generated by resonance vibrations and metabolic activity in the ceramic. We find this solution exciting and promising as a replacement for the chemical club. Therefore we have developed our own EM ceramic collar…

Application: The collar should be worn as long as possible during the tick season in order to build up good protection. After about four weeks, the collar can also be taken off at night. We recommend cleaning the necklace thoroughly with water every 2-3 weeks and letting it dry in the sun. The EM ceramic pieces are recharged by the sunlight. But please note that protection against ticks with alternative means cannot, of course, be 100% guaranteed.

Conclusion

Every dog owner must decide for himself and his dog which anti-tick treatment is best for their own situation. A dog in the city has a different risk than a country dog. There are also regional differences in the tick situation, but these are becoming less and less. The spread of the tick cannot be stopped.

It’s amazing how Covid-19 has changed our lives, isn’t it? Few leisure opportunities, no long-distance travel and ideally still a home office – no wonder that many people are finally making their dream of owning a dog possible. Because finally the general conditions seem to fit and what else do you have to do? Of course, we can understand that very well, but this step must be carefully considered. What if the world changes again? For those who are undecided, we would like to name a few empirical values and factors that should be taken into account.

What comes after the home office?

Please be sure to clarify whether your employer allows and encourages dogs. Is a co-worker in the same office afraid of dogs? And what if you want to change jobs? Are you ready to choose your new job based on dog compatibility? This factor is definitely very important and should be considered with great care when wanting a dog. Our dachshund, for example, is very difficult in offices, as a self-employed person with your own company this is fortunately not a problem, in a regular employment relationship it would be a great challenge. One cannot assume that every dog, despite training and patience, can be trained to become the perfect office dog.

Can the dog travel with you?

Currently, the topic of “travel” does not play a particularly important role. But what do you do with the dog if that changes again and it should go on a larger or longer journey? Do you have friends or relatives who can take care of him? Professional care can be very expensive. We travel a lot with the camper, which is of course ideal for a life with a dog. In addition, thanks to its compact size, our miniature dachshund can be taken into the cabin of the plane (in a bag, of course). This means that at least short and medium-haul flights with a dog are no problem.

Do you have an eye on the costs?

A dog can be quite expensive. Not only the food carries a lot of weight, the costs for the veterinarian or the dog trainer are also not insignificant. An unforeseen operation can be in the four-digit range, unfortunately already experienced. Of course, the quality of life with a dog is difficult to weigh with money, but you should be aware of this.

You all know this: Christmas is coming and you have absolutely no idea what to buy for friends or relatives. We try to help you out with some inspiration for dog related Christmas gifts of all kind and for every budget. We are pretty sure we have something for every type of dog lover or owner.

In doubt or last minute, you are never wrong with a gift voucher.

For all people who love organisation.

Small gimmicks such as paperclips or little magnets are not only good for personal organisation and order, they also create little moments of joy in the everyday life of the giftee. For more little gimmicks, simply click here.

For the Dachshund Fan.

We love sausage dogs! This is why we have lot of dachshund specific items in our shop. For more wiener dog products, just click here.

For bookworms.

A design DIY or a book with recipes for dogs. Somebody who loves books and reading will surely be happy about those products. Of course we also offer nice little stickers to mark the really interesting sections.

For the playful people with a sense for irony.

We love toys that make the human laugh as well. We offer a big range of ironic designer parody toys as well as some classic design toys.

For everyday joy.

Those little gimmicks will remind the giftee of you every day in his life. To find more items of this kind, go this way.

For the next game night.

The best gift is something which brings people together. This is why we offer some fun games for all ages, of course dog related.

For everybody who doesn’t want his dog to be naked.

Our bandanas are handmade in Hamburg and available in various sizes and designs. If you need help finding the perfect size, simply get in touch with us.

For friends of fine british ceramics.

Hand-painted money boxes, vases or salt and pepper shakers from England. Available in various dog specific shapes such as dachshund, terrier or french bulldog.

A custom-made dog sweater should fit snugly due to its accuracy of fit. Putting it on and taking it off therefore requires a little practice, but is quickly learned. The dog also gets used to the procedure very quickly and ideally even helps a little. In this video we show you how easy it is to put the sweater on the dog.

There are always misunderstandings as to how the dog is correctly measured for our tailor-made Polartec® pullover. We have therefore made a short video that hopefully will help you further and explain the individual steps. It is particularly important that the dimensions are not changed by your own additions, because this distorts the cut and the sweater will very likely not fit. Just get in touch with us if you have special needs for the fit, and we will gladly take this into account in the cut of the sweater.

We are big friends of the towline. It’s a great tool for getting young dogs used to freedom without relinquishing control entirely until the recall command is perfect. Even at a distance of 10 or even 15 meters, you have access to the dog if the worst comes to the worst and can enforce your command or avoid a dangerous situation. As your training progresses, you can keep shortening the towing line.

There are always situations where we use a tow line with the adult and trained dog as a precaution or as a precaution. We always recommend using a plastic towing line that is as light as possible. A towing line made of rope does not put you in a good mood, especially in rain and sand.

Please do not use the tow line with a collar

But we keep seeing dogs with a leash on the collar. Unfortunately, this is very negligent. The extended forces of the leash have an extreme effect on the dog’s neck and can lead to severe injuries to the neck muscles. Imagine you are sprinting at full power with a loose rope around your neck and are slowed down to zero after 10 meters. This is roughly how it is with your dog, so please only train with a tow line on the harness. The dog harness distributes the forces more evenly over the dog’s entire body and your darling will thank you for it.

We have developed a harness that is very quick to put on and take off. The leash does not even have to be removed and the dog does not have to climb through any opening. The dog harness is closed with a practical, size-adjustable Velcro fastener and is absolutely secure. Just make sure that at least half of both Velcro parts overlap.

The temperatures rise again and the sun beautifies one or the other round of walks. But unfortunately in the news there are more and more reports about dogs that have died painfully in an overheated car. We all know this situation where you just have to leave the dog behind. But you always have to take into account the risk of overheating and take appropriate measures.

In a graphic we have prepared for you how quickly the temperature in a car can rise with the corresponding outside temperature. We ourselves were very surprised at how quickly and extremely the temperatures rise and honestly would have underestimated the topic despite all caution.

Development of heat in the car:

What can you do in the heat for the good of the dog?

Leave the dog at home

Not exposing the dog to any danger would of course be the best option. We try to take this into account in our day-to-day planning and leave it behind in the cool apartment when doing things in summer. Of course, this only works if you haven’t been away too long.

Choose a parking space smartly

Parking in the shade does something. For larger purchases, we choose a supermarket with a parking garage, it is pleasantly cool there and logically it does not have any sunlight.

Provide ventilation

Even a little air draft can delay the development of heat. There are extra tools for the car. There are, for example, ventilation grilles that can be clamped between the pane and the door frame. This way ventilation is ensured and long fingers still do not get inside the vehicle. Tailgate displays work similarly. It enables the tailgate of the car to be left slightly open when locked. Both are available in the camping shop and in combination ensure a good draft.

Provide drinking water

Always providing the dog with sufficient water is very important. We are a fan of Petkit’s travel drinking bottle. So we always have enough water with us for our Dachshund.

Cool down the harness

Wet harnesses or shirts also help against heat. It stays cool for a while. Simply soak in water.

Your ideas are required …

Do you have any other tips and ideas for the summer? Just leave a comment. We appreciate your suggestions.

As is well known, opinions differ on this subject. We are certainly not entirely objective here, so this is not a scientific article on the subject, but only a few thoughts and experiences.

Many healthy dogs certainly do not need a sweater or other dog clothes; however, as always in life, there are some exceptions and sensible moments for a dog sweater.

Puppies

We got our Dachshund puppy in deep winter with a lot of snow. Nevertheless, we wanted to get the puppy used to the outside world in small steps and not isolate it too long in the apartment. Here we got the idea for the first time to buy a sweater for short trips.

Short fur dogs

As a water sports enthusiast, our wire-haired dachshund is often on the beach, especially when there is a lot of wind. Of course, this is also possible without a sweater, but we quickly found that it is more relaxed for everyone with a sweater. Without a sweater, our dog was quickly exhausted and downright annoyed. With a sweater, he can romp around on the beach forever and is better protected from the cold wind.

Anxious dogs

Something close to the body has a calming effect on dogs. In the animal trade there are therefore, for a reason, soothing vests, also known as anti-stress vests or soothing shirts. Our fleece pullovers ultimately have the same effect.

Sick or operated dogs

We keep getting emails from dog owners who have been recommended by their veterinarian to buy a sweater. The additional warmth does e.g. good for joint problems, is no different in humans. Even after operations, a wound or suture can be temporarily protected with a sweater.

Dogs that e.g. have to be carried on stairs

We live on the 5th floor and unfortunately have no elevator. In order to protect our Dachshund from back pain, we therefore carry it up the stairs. It is often the same situation in the office. For all our love for animals, we don’t always want to wear a wet, dripping dog, especially since dirty clothes and a dirty dog ​​don’t do particularly well in the office. If necessary, you can put on a sweater or jacket right before the walk around the house and then take it off again at the entrance. So in bad weather everyone is helped.

A few days ago a nice team from NDR was our guest to make a short contribution as part of the program “DAS!” to shoot with us. Former Schleswig-Holstein Prime Minister Peter Harry Carstensen was on the show with his dachshund. Since the former minister is an avowed dachshund fan, a little insight into our small world of dachshunds was of course an option. In any case, we are very happy with the result and in any case, shooting in our studio and on Hamburg’s Elbe beach was a lot of fun. Mikkel in particular, of course, has fun.

We look forward to you taking a look 🙂

Rainer Rösing & Veronika Wöll

A nice journalist and photographer from BILD Hamburg recently visited us and interviewed us about the shop and especially about Dachshund fashion. Today on April 30th, 2019 a small article was published with the title “Dachshund-Style – Own hairdresser, own fashion for Hamburg’s new in-dog”. The Dachshund is now a trend dog. So have a look at the kiosk today, you will find us on page 7.

Alternatively, the article can also be found online.

Click here for the online article in the Hamburg regional section of BILD

By the way, Mikkel is wearing our dry poncho. Because he gets after drying in bad weather or when he had to bathe.

Yes, there are certainly countless online shops for dog accessories. But we are not an all-round online shop for pet supplies; that is not our aim and there are certainly more suitable providers for this. We are your online shop for curated highlights. We want to offer products that are not available on every corner. We are constantly tinkering with new materials and combinations to create really unique things. Our range currently mainly includes dog leads, dog collars, paw care and, above all, winter products for dogs such as sweaters and coats made from original Polartec® fleece. We hope there is something for you too.

Veronika, Rainer and Dachshund Mikkel