It’s pretty much universal…bring it up in a crowd of people and most will validate your story with a similar happenstance in their own life. Our dogs know when we’re sick or in pain. • Holiday Barn Pet Resort’s Pack member, Heather, had ACL Reconstructive surgery a few years back. Her dog, Duke, who is… Read more »
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Doggie Play Dates!
Do you sometimes feel a bit anxious in a crowd of people? Is your idea of a good time an evening shared with one or two close friends, rather than in a large group at a party? There are a lot of people like that. Truth is, there are some dogs like that too. Either… Read more »
How to Avoid Being Bitten by a Dog
Dog Biting Series Part III – How to Avoid Being Bitten by a Dog Did you know that approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the US? Wow, that’s a lot. And if I had to guess, I’d say that 9 times out of 10, those dog bites could have been prevented. Okay,… Read more »
How to Train Your Dog Not to Bite
Dog Biting Series Part II - How to Train a Puppy Not to Bite Puppies, like babies, use their mouth to explore their world. “Mouthing” helps them to learn. That’s why a baby will stick everything in its mouth. And that’s why your puppy does the same thing – including his littermate’s ear or paw! Ouch!… Read more »
Why do Dogs Bite?
Dog Biting Series Part I - Why do Dogs Bite? I can’t help it. No matter how many articles I read about someone being bitten by a dog, I take the dog’s side… at first, anyway. Unless these dogs are raised in a hostile, negative environment, or purposely provoked, I assume the person is at fault… Read more »
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