Fear of going to see the vet is a common anxiety in dogs. Even the most easy-going dog may display fear and anxiety when visiting the vet. While your dog may never learn to love a trip to visit the veterinarian, there are steps you can take to help calm your dog’s anxiety when he … Read More »
Dog Anxiety
10 Tips to Help Your Dog Be a Good Neighbor
Many of us, at one time or another, have had to deal with neighbors whose dog is a less-than-desirable local resident. Having an unpleasant dog on your street can destroy the tranquility of your neighborhood and cause everyone to feel stressed. Here are a few simple guidelines to ensure your dog is a joy instead … Read More »
How to Help a Grieving Dog
When a dog loses another pet or person they are socially bonded to, they may show signs of grief. This is an especially timely topic for Canine Campus. Recently a long-time customer who had been with us since we opened in 1993 (three generations of dogs were enrolled) passed away. While her dog (thankfully) has … Read More »
Why Does My Dog Follow Me Everywhere?
Does your dog watch you constantly and follow you everywhere you go? Have you ever wondered why? You probably already know dogs are social animals. They live in packs, so it’s natural for them to fit into your family group. Your dog feels most at ease when he or she is with their pack. When … Read More »
How Long Can You Leave Your Dog Alone?
When you’re a dog parent, you’re always aware of the need to get home to your fur baby when he or she is home alone. Dogs are social beings and need to feel a sense of belonging to their family or pack, but that doesn’t mean leaving them home alone is bad or dangerous. However, … Read More »
Everything You Need to Know About Flying with Your Dog
Flying with your dog used to be fairly straightforward – get a travel crate, don’t feed your dog too much food, administer a sedative from your vet, check your dog in his or her crate with your luggage, cross your fingers and hope your dog makes it OK. Today, the process is a bit more … Read More »
What You Need to Know About Pain Medication for Dogs
Every dog parent wants their dog to experience the least amount of pain during their lifetime as possible. Dogs can’t tell us when they’re in pain; in fact, they can be quite adept at hiding their pain. Most dogs hide their pain as an instinctive survival mechanism to prevent potential predators from targeting them … Read More »
Understanding the Meaning Behind Different Sounds Your Dog Makes
Have you ever heard a dog bark and wonder what it means? Or maybe you’ve experienced a dog growling or whimpering and thought you had a good idea of what the dog was trying to express. Dog sounds can convey important meanings; the better you are at discerning them, the better you’ll understand your furry … Read More »
