by Morris Animal Inn | Dog Behavior, News
Is he too hot, ill, excited, fearful, or in pain? Yes. Dogs might be panting for any of these reasons. Many doggie actions are just accepted by owners. These include big wet kisses, an excited bark (whenever the word “walk” is mentioned) and their pup’s mouth open...
by Morris Animal Inn | Dog Behavior, News
Did you introduce your dog to water and he or she absolutely loves the water? Or maybe the opposite…you introduced them to water and your dog just does not want anything to do with it. Some dogs like to swim; some dogs do not. Animal Planet writes that when it...
by Morris Animal Inn | Dog Behavior, News
Why dogs and cats eat grass is a common question. Do they just like the way it tastes? In researching why they choose to eat it, we found that this can be normal for both dogs and cats. There are some theories as to why this is the case. For cats, one theory...
by Morris Animal Inn | Dog Behavior, News
Did you know that this week, from May 20 – 26, is Bite Prevention Week? This initiative was created by the non-profit organization Doggone Safe whose mission is dog bite prevention through education. Their goal is to not only protect children from dog bites that...
by Morris Animal Inn | Dog Behavior, News
Nancy with Angie as a puppy at 4 months Nancy, Guest Services Manager of Morris Animal Inn was on a roll. Her beautiful American Eskimo dog, Bianca, was a naturally well-behaved dog. As a volunteer at St. Hubert’s, Nancy decided Bianca was the perfect candidate...
by Morris Animal Inn | Dog Behavior, News
You know your dog. You know the familiar smell of their paws, which spot on their tummy they love to be scratched and the first thing your dog is going to do when she or he wakes up in the morning. Our love for our own dogs can make us too trusting of other dogs. We...
