Dog Fun
02/21/2022
The Puppy Bowl!
We thought we had the best job ever at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts, but I’m thinking all the folks that…
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08/08/2022
Boarding Your Senior Pet
The older my dog gets, the more precious he becomes to me (if that’s even possible), and the more care…
07/25/2022
Why are Golden Retrievers so Cancer Prone?
“Once someone has had the good fortune to share a true love affair with a golden retriever, one’s life and…
06/27/2022
It’s just HOT!
Once again, Richmond went from one extreme to the other, seemingly overnight! I don’t need to tell you… Richmond is…
06/06/2022
Your Dog’s Lymphatic System (and why you should care)
As I was researching for a blog about preparing your dog for grooming, I was struck by an article regarding…
05/09/2022
What’s Going on at the Other End of the Leash?
It’s kind of a pet peeve for me, but when I see someone walking their dog on a leash and…
04/04/2022
Preparing Your Puppy for their First Grooming Appointment
We love it when our grooming clients are excited to come to see us. They’re wagging their tails, giving kisses…
03/21/2022
Is Your Vet Dr. Google?
Jay-jay was a happy, healthy beagle puppy. While he was very young, his owners observed an occasional twitching or jerking…
03/07/2022
The History of Holiday Barn Pet Resorts
The history of Holiday Barn Pet Resorts could best be described as a love story… Two people who fell in…
Dog Fun
01/17/2022
Cats and Dogs
One big lesson we learn at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts is how to read a pet’s body language. Body language,…
Pet Lovers
12/29/2021
Why Do Some Dogs Roam
Did you ever have a dog that liked to roam or wander? Most of the dogs in my past (and…
Pet Lovers
11/22/2021
5 Reasons We Love Working with Pets
We often hear employees of Holiday Barn Pet Resorts say, “This is my dream job!” I say it too. Only…
Pet Lovers
11/12/2021
Ew, Slobbers!
Let’s face it… a lot of what a dog does is just gross. I mean, I just hate it when…
Pet Lovers
11/04/2021
Dog Crates/Kennels: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Just recently, Glen Allen Professional Dog Trainer, Melaina, returned home to a nightmare. Her precious border collie, Posey, whom she…
Pet Lovers
10/11/2021
The Hazards of Flying with Pets
Have you ever had to fly with your pet, or fly your pet by themselves on a commercial airline? How…
Pet Health
09/27/2021
Should I Spay/Neuter my Dog?
From the time your puppy gets its first checkup, spaying and neutering is usually offered as a “next step” in…
Pet Health
08/18/2021
Feeding Your Cat
Back when I had a cat, my only nutritional goal was just to find something she would eat. We brought…
Pet Lovers
07/06/2021
Ear Infections in Dogs, aka, Why do My Dog’s Ears Smell Bad?
I don’t want to be gross, but as a former groomer at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts, I could smell a…
Pet Lovers
06/28/2021
How to Gain Experience Working with Pets
We are often asked if we accept volunteers, particularly by enthusiastic young people under the age of 16 who are…
Pet Lovers
06/07/2021
Protecting Your Pets from Coyotes
We were extremely saddened to read about the family’s small dog that was killed by a coyote in Chesterfield a…
Pet Lovers
06/01/2021
Does Your Cat have a Split Personality?
This one really baffles me: Petting induced aggression. Have you ever heard of it? It sounds like a contradiction in…
Pet Lovers
05/17/2021
6 Little-Known Beach Dangers for Dogs
One of the best things about living in our area is the ability to day-trip to the beach, whether it’s…
Pet Lovers
05/03/2021
Who Gets the Dog?
We consider our pets a precious part of our family, especially nowadays as more and more people either put off…
Pet Lovers
04/26/2021
Sunshine, Flowers and Snakes!
The long-awaited springtime sun brings us so much joy! Warmer days, pretty flowers, and… snakes! Eeek! As our daytime temperatures…