With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you may be prepping your home for houseguests, and while visitors can be fun, they can be stressful for pets. If this festive time of year brings company your way, consider these tips to keep pets and visitors safe and comfortable. #1: Provide a quiet space for your pet [...]
While Halloween brings most of us frightful family fun, many of our pets think otherwise. With costumes, doorbells, and candy galore, pet owners often are unsure about keeping their pets safe and stress-free on this ghoulish holiday. Our guide can help you navigate some tricky Halloween scenarios. Question: Can I dress my pet in a [...]
The hotel is reserved, the flights booked, and the packing lists made. You’ve checked almost everything off your vacation to-do list, except finding care for the family cat. Don’t delay this important task, which will likely require some preparation. Do your cat a favor and ensure she has a good experience by considering these useful [...]
What a heartbreaking sight—as you pull out of your driveway, you see your frantic pooch clawing at the window, desperate to reach you, and hear her howls of horror at being left alone. Sadly, this condition is all too common in dogs. Many pets suffer from some level of separation anxiety, which is one of [...]
As any woman knows, a day at a beauty salon leaves you feeling pampered and gorgeous, and that feeling extends to pets after they visit our grooming facility. A haircut designed to keep hair away from the eyes and mouth, a soothing bath, a mani/pedi, and a fluffing blowout will keep your pet looking and [...]
Leaving your beloved dog behind when you head out on a trip is tough. You may worry about your dog being homesick, how much she’ll miss you, and how scared she may be in new surroundings with strange dogs and people. To help prepare your pet for an eventual boarding stay, consider signing her up [...]
Socialization is a lifelong process—it doesn’t end when your puppy reaches a certain age. Dogs change as they grow through different mental maturity levels, and they need constant positive experiences to keep building on the foundation created with puppy socialization. Help your dog cope with new situations, people, and animals and grow into a well-adjusted, [...]
Establishing a strong foundation with your pup through positive-reinforcement training helps her grow into a wonderful companion. Communicating with dogs can be difficult, but positive training can overcome the challenge. We have a new trainer, Chris Hernandez, on staff, and he is expanding our behavior training services. He will consult with you on bonding with [...]