dog behavior

Take Your Dog to Work Day

June 26th is Take Your Dog To Work Day! Fido would no doubt be happy to accompany you to your job. Man’s Best Friend would love to hang out with his favorite humans 24/7! But is bringing your canine buddy to work with you really a good idea? Maybe not. A local Lakeville, MN vet…

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If Pets Had Thumbs Day

If Pets Had Thumbs Day is coming up March 3rd. Our animal companions may have adorable paws, but, fortunately for us, they don’t have opposable thumbs. What do you think would happen if pets suddenly grew thumbs? Our guess: shenanigans! Here, a Lakeville, MN vet lists a few things our furry buddies would do with…

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Caring for a Nervous Dog

Do you have a timid dog? Our canine pals all have distinct personalities. Some are friendly and outgoing, while others are very jumpy and fearful. A local Lakeville, MN vet discusses caring for a nervous dog below. Recognize Fear Fear in dogs can manifest in many ways. Fido may pant, drool, defecate or urinate inappropriately,…

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Fido’s Year in Review

Happy New Year! As we leave 2019 behind and move on into 2020, many people are looking back on the past year. What about our canine pals? Here, Lakeville, MN vet lists a few things that had the ‘puparazzi’ abuzz in the last 12 months. Robot Dog If you have been following the development of…

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Doggy Petiquette – Getting Fido to Greet Guests Politely

Does your canine buddy sometimes jump on your visitors? If so, Fido is in good company. This is a fairly common habit among our canine pals. However, it’s actually bad petiquette. And, with larger dogs, this can even be quite dangerous! Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet offers some helpful tips on getting your…

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Teaching Your Dog to Sit

Has a new canine buddy just joined your household? If so, that’s great! We love to see dogs going to loving forever homes. One thing that is very important for new doggy owners is making sure that Fido responds to basic obedience commands, such as Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, and Lay Down. Of these five…

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7 Ways to Stop Your Dog From Digging

Is your canine companion leaving holes in your yard? Fido is a super cute and lovable pet, but he isn’t exactly a master landscaper. We are here to help! Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet lists some ways to keep your pet from digging. Basics Dogs sometimes dig themselves little dens so they can…

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Fido’s Cutest Hidden Talents

Does your dog have special skills? Maybe Fido can dance on command, or sing when told. Actually, our canine buddies have many wonderful talents, and some of them are absolutely adorable. Read on as a Lakeville, MN vet discusses Fido’s cutest hidden talents. Furring Your Furniture Did you know that shedding is actually a skill?…

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Has Your Dog Been Tearing Up the Yard?

Your Cairn terrier Chaz enjoys life to the fullest. During your four-year-old canine housemate’s brisk walks, he eagerly sniffs the trees and soaks up the attention from his human fans. At the dog park, your feisty pooch leads his small dog buddies in gleeful races around the grounds. However, these activities are just the warmup…

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Does Your Dog Display Separation Anxiety Symptoms?

Your sociable retriever mix Dakota has everybody fooled. He’s the happiest pooch in town, eagerly greeting canine and human buddies at the dog park and farmer’s market. During frequent neighborhood walks, he makes multiple stops to meet his adoring fans. You’ve never seen a more well-adjusted dog. When he’s home alone, however, your four-year-old canine…

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