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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…