Pet Lovers
02/26/2018
Moving with Your Dog
We are getting ready to move again for the umpteenth time and already I can tell that our nervous energy…
Pet Health
02/19/2018
Preventing Matting
Have you ever noticed when you bring your dog into the Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Spa, or any Grooming Shop…
Pet Health
02/05/2018
Virginia Winter Safety Tips for Dogs
Did you know that the coldest day on record in Virginia was -30 (yes, that’s “minus” 30) in January 1985?!…
Dog Fun
01/29/2018
The Year of the Dog
There is going to be a lot of excitement at the ‘Barn in February! Why? Because the Year of the…
Pet Lovers
01/22/2018
Understanding Survival Mode and Lost Dog Syndrome: How to Navigate Your Dog’s Survival Instincts
This has always fascinated me: the fact that if you lose your dog and find him a few days later,…
Dog Training
01/16/2018
Potty Training Tips for your New Puppy
By Schylar Postle Professional Dog Trainer Potty training can be one of the biggest challenges in raising a new puppy.…
Pet Health
01/15/2018
Cleaning Supplies: What’s Dog Friendly and What’s not Dog Friendly?
All I have to do is pick up a can of aerosol spray and my dog starts sneezing… even if…
Dog Grooming Blog
01/08/2018
Have you ever heard of Plucking Dog Ears?
Are you familiar with “plucking” a dog’s ears? If you have a larger or smooth-coated breed, you may not know…
Pet Lovers
12/18/2017
Do I Really Need to Groom my Cat?
I had a cat during all of my teenage years. Not once did I trim her nails nor have them…
Pet Lovers
12/11/2017
Owning a Herding Dog
The herding class is a fascinating group of dogs, many of which have now become very popular pets. We are…
Pet Health
12/04/2017
How Often Should I Feed my Dog?
Most dogs should be fed twice a day — once in the morning and once in the evening — and…
Pet Lovers
11/20/2017
Dispelling Boarding Myths
Holiday Barn Pet Resorts has been a part of the Richmond community for more than 45 years. It’s impossible to…
Pet Health
11/13/2017
Dogs that are “Special”
I was reading an article the other day about a dog who was born with no front legs. He hopped…
Pet Health
11/06/2017
Canine Cancer
During our long history at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts, we have seen many of our beloved guests stricken with cancer,…
Pet Lovers
10/30/2017
Service Dog “ImPAWsters”
Just recently I was chatting with an employee of an exclusive resort we were visiting, and I mentioned that I…
Pet Lovers
10/16/2017
Safe Chew Toys for Dogs
Here’s an understatement… dogs are big chewers. It’s instinctive, and it’s pleasurable for them. We’re happy because it’s good for…