Nothing is more beautiful and appealing than an Easter spread, complete with glazed ham, carrots, deviled eggs… followed up with a beautiful lemon meringue pie. Hmmm… Mornings of Hot Cross buns, egg souffles, chocolate bunnies and colorful jelly beans! Shall I go on?!? It is a wonderfully delicious time of the year, isn’t it? I’m… Read more »
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2019 Dog Friendly Events this Spring & Summer in the Richmond Area
Oh my goodness, it’s April already! There are so many fun things for you and your dog to enjoy together in our area from April through Labor Day! We had better start making plans! We are fortunate to have so many dog-friendly venues! From events, restaurants, parks, baseball games to shopping malls, dogs can do… Read more »
Cold Weather Swimming
The beautiful in-ground pools we have for our guests at Holiday Barn Pet Resorts are pretty-much open year-round. With Virginia’s fluctuating temperatures, the occasion to swim can come any day, even in the dead of winter! We admit, it feels a little strange when you’re standing in our lobby – in your boots, down coat… Read more »
Why Isn’t my Dog a Good Fit for Doggie Daycare?
Hypothetically, you get a call from one of our Camp managers and they say to you, “I’m very sorry, but your dog is not a good fit for doggie daycare”. You ask, “Did he get in a fight?” No. “Did he hurt someone?” No. “Did he destroy something?” No. Hopefully the explanation won’t end there,… Read more »
Is your House Cat Bored?
Rex and I just got back from a walk and I noticed my neighbor’s cat sitting in the window. She is a house cat. Aside from sitting in the window, she never leaves the confinement of her home. Do you think she gets bored? If Rex didn’t have his regular walks, he would certainly be… Read more »
Did You Create Your “Velcro” Dog?
Have you ever heard the term “Velcro-dog”? It means exactly how it sounds… a dog that clings to you like Velcro. It’s where your dog is never more than a few inches from your side (often touching you), following you from room to room, standing up when you stand up, always under foot, constantly looking… Read more »
Here’s to EARS!
…while slightly pulled back ears signal she’s feeling friendly. Lovebugs Maggie and Oliver are perfect examples!
Does Your Car Smell like a Dog?
There’s nothing that makes my dog’s tail wag more than saying to him, “Do you want to go bye-bye?” Most dogs love a fun car ride! All the new smells, different sights and sounds are very exciting! But speaking of new smells, well, that can be a problem for your car’s interior. That “new smell”… Read more »
A Short Story
In 1908, Colonel Clarence Deems of the United States Army was considered unfit for duty, so much so, that he was forced to appear at a War Department hearing to defend himself. Colonel Deems was no “slouch”. As a graduate of West point, he was a professor of Military Science at Maryland Agricultural college, now… Read more »
Is The Pack Theory of Dominance Hierarchy Debunked?
We have believed for many years that dogs adhere to and live their lives according to the pack structure of dominant hierarchy. According to dictionary.com, dominant hierarchy is defined as a system or set of relationships in animal groups that is based on a hierarchical ranking, usually established and maintained by behavior in aggressive encounters:… Read more »
What Happens When your Dog Thinks he’s the Boss?
People make jokes all the time about how their dog runs the household, or “rules the roost”. It’s funny, because we all get it. Our little furbabies can be quite demanding at times, whether it’s intentional or not. But if it is intentional, it’s not a good thing. If your dog thinks he really is… Read more »
Signs of a Healthy Dog – The Picture of Health
Probably more than anything, our responsibility as a dog owner is to make sure our dog is healthy and happy. Good health takes on many forms, not just physical, but mental and emotional as well. A holistic approach to good health is important. As my dog ages, I am particularly concerned with his whole health…. Read more »
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