Is It Time to Teach Your Pet Tricks?

Is It Time to Teach Your Pet Tricks?

The animals we share our lives with bring so much to the proverbial table. They inspire us to exercise and socialize more, and their very nearness and companionship adds to our well-being. The fact that they can be trained to do certain things for us is like icing on the cake. We’re not just talking […]

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Help, My Dog Thinks He’s the Boss! Dominance Behavior in Dogs

Help, My Dog Thinks He’s the Boss! Dominance Behavior in Dogs

Dogs may be (wo)man’s best friend, but sometimes the friendship needs a little work. Just like any relationship, things aren’t always naturally perfect from the beginning. Dominance behavior in dogs is definitely one of those things that can affect your interaction with your furry friend, but Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates can help you to keep […]

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Shame or Fear? Do Dogs Feel Guilt?

Shame or Fear? Do Dogs Feel Guilt?

If your dog has ever knocked over the trash can or stolen that last piece of chicken off of your plate, they might have looked pretty guilty upon receiving a scolding for their bad behavior.  Many pet owners (and viral video viewers) believe that dogs feel guilt when they know their humans are unhappy. Do […]

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What Could Possibly Explain Why Your Dog Licks Your Ears?

What Could Possibly Explain Why Your Dog Licks Your Ears?

Some dogs are quirkier than others, but the fact remains: all dogs are a little…weird. Of course, this is part of why people love them so much. They keep us guessing and thoroughly entertained day in and day out.  While many of their behaviors can be off-putting, some are just perplexing. If your dog licks […]

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Who or What Do Cats Hate, and Why?

Who or What Do Cats Hate, and Why?

People that don’t know or understand cats might easily jump to the conclusion that cats hate everything. Indeed, their species can be a bit confounding at times. While it’s simply not true that they have ire in their hearts for all manner of things, they do seem to dislike/loathe some fairly peculiar ones that occasionally […]

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Winter Pet Activities That Make Time Fly

Winter Pet Activities That Make Time Fly

Many of us are hunkered down at home and will be for the foreseeable future, with more time on our hands than we’re used to. With a long winter on the horizon, this stretch of time can feel unmanageable – especially if you have a pet to entertain. The good news is that winter pet […]

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May I Have a Lick? Why Dogs Lick Ears

May I Have a Lick? Why Dogs Lick Ears

If you are a dog lover, you have likely conceded that our canine friends have some quirky and often icky tendencies. Many of these behaviors are not because dogs are just weird, though. They tend to come from some force of nature that has made these habits evolutionarily or socially beneficial.  Why dogs lick ears […]

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The Reasons Behind Bad Behavior in Dogs

The Reasons Behind Bad Behavior in Dogs

Every dog has his days, right? And depending on the day that may lend itself to chewing on a sofa pillow, scratching up a door, or peeing on your new pumps. Dogs, especially puppies and adolescents, will participate in some not so welcome behaviors during training and learning the rules of the home.  All this […]

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Ack! Stop! No Bark! What to Do When Your Dog Barks for Fun

Ack! Stop! No Bark! What to Do When Your Dog Barks for Fun

So, you thought you were going to get off easy, didn’t you? Your sweet little puppy, or even your older dog, barely made a peep. Sure maybe a grunt or little growl or an adorable “booff” every now and then, but all in all there was barely a bark to be heard, even when there […]

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Getting to the Bottom Of… Dog Zoomies!!

Getting to the Bottom Of… Dog Zoomies!!

Zoomies, or FRAPS (Frenetic Random Activity Periods) aren’t always predictable or entirely tolerable, but they can be incredibly fun and entertaining to watch. In fact, dog zoomies represent one of the best things about dog ownership.  An opportunity to showcase their physical prowess, zoomies are often ridiculous and even inconvenient. They simply come with the […]

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