Dog Fun
05/22/2017
16 Safety & Training Tips for Taking your Dog to Outdoor Events this Summer
We were on vacation one year and enjoying dinner on the deck of this beautiful restaurant when a couple came…
Dog Fun
05/15/2017
7 Dog Grooming Tips to Keep them Looking Good In-Between Groomings
You just left the Holiday Barn Pet Resorts Spa and your little princess’s new haircut looks fabulous! You’ve re-booked (and…
Dog Fun
05/08/2017
Are Dogs Capable of Malice?
I once had a Lhasa Apso who hated grooming more than anything in the world. She wasn’t mean about it,…
Dog Fun
05/01/2017
Should I Shave my Dog for Summer?
It’s that time of year again…Spring is here and summer is upon us. And here in Richmond, we’re already seeing…
Dog Fun
04/24/2017
2017 Dog Friendly Events This Summer in Richmond, VA
Update: read our 2018 edition of dog-friendly events in Richmond, VA Believe it or not, Richmond is not just all about craft beer…
Pet Health
04/17/2017
Cat Socialization
This morning I saw a headline that said something about socializing a kitten and it hit me like a ton…
Dog Fun
04/10/2017
What You Should Know About Dog Parks
I know what you’re thinking… If Holiday Barn Pet Resorts is writing about Dog Parks, it can’t be for any…
Dog Fun
04/03/2017
Pet First Aid Kits
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month and the perfect time for us to help you put together a First…
Dog Fun
03/29/2017
How to Trim Your Dogs Nails
Nail cutting or trimming is probably the least popular pet care task we need to do. We fear we will…
Dog Fun
03/20/2017
Dog Rooms
We’ve seen it on plaques, cross-stitched on pillows and wall hangings, we’ve seen it on refrigerator magnets… “A House is…
Dog Fun
03/13/2017
Pet Proofing Your Home
I read an article this morning about a dog who ingested xylitol, a common sweetener used in everything from sugarless…
Dog Fun
03/06/2017
A Vegetarian Diet for Dogs?
Preposterous, I say! A dog eating a vegetarian diet!? Dogs are supposed to be carnivores! Putting them on a vegetarian…
Pet Health
02/20/2017
Seizures in Dogs
We just recently said goodbye to one of our pack member’s dog when seizures from an earlier brain injury quickly…
Dog Fun
02/13/2017
Leashes and How to Use Them
Seems trivial, but a leash is one of the most important tools you will use with your dog throughout his…
Pet Lovers
02/06/2017
Crate Training a Crying Puppy and Why it’s Important
Crate training your puppy can be frustrating and stressful for you and your new furry friend. If your puppy has…
Dog Fun
01/30/2017
10 Ways to Memorialize your Pet
When my beloved dog passed away last year, my sister made a donation to the Richmond SPCA in her honor.…