Pet Health
03/12/2018
Battling Spring Allergies in Dogs
Back in the October when we talked about “Fall Allergies in Dogs”, I never thought about just how bad allergies…
Pet Lovers
03/05/2018
Dog Breeders in VA: How to Choose a Responsible Breeder
A few months back, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring issued a warning to families looking to buy a purebred puppy.…
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
Essential Tips to Prevent Matting in Your Dog’s Coat
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,…