Pet Health
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…
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11/15/2022
The Benefits of Pumpkin for Your Pet
If you’re like me, every time I think of sharing human food with my pet, I go google-crazy to make…
10/21/2022
The Health Risks Of Having An Overweight Pet
<sup>(Originally published Sept. 9, 2017)</sup> Americans are not the only ones whose waistlines are expanding. Our pets are getting bigger,…
10/19/2022
The Best Dog Exercises To Try With Your Pup
<sup>(Originally published Jan. 16, 2017)</sup> Let’s face it, we have to make a concerted effort to get the proper amount…
10/17/2022
Treadmill Training for Dogs
This week is “Let’s Get Physical Week” at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts! Does that conjure up images of dogs in…
09/26/2022
Why Do Cats Always Like People Who Don’t Like Cats?
Have you noticed that the people who dislike cats the most seem to have the best luck in befriending them?…
09/01/2022
Flu Vaccine Accessibility Challenge
Everyone at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts hopes you and your dog had a great summer and are looking forward to…
08/29/2022
Are you Allergic to Your Dog?
When I was dating my now-husband, he was severely allergic to dogs. After his first visit to my home –…
08/22/2022
Celebrating 50 Years of Love at Holiday Barn!
It all started in the early 70s, 1972 to be exact, when two Henrico County music teachers decided to open…
Pet Health
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…
Pet Health
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…
Pet Health
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…
Pet Lovers
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…
Pet Lovers
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…
Pet Health
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…
Pet Lovers
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
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…
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…