Signs that Your Pets Get Along – Or Not…

Signs that Your Pets Get Along – Or Not…

Pet owners are among a select group of humans that think—no, believe—they know exactly what their pets are thinking at any given moment. Of course, they convey personal preferences through tell-tale behaviors, and use body language to show emotions.  When it comes to interspecies friendships, it’s far less obvious. When pets get along, life at […]

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Pets in Love: Real Life or Just in the Movies?

Pets in Love: Real Life or Just in the Movies?

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, our thoughts tend to turn to love during this time of year. As that theme runs throughout our days, it is only natural for us animal lovers at Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates to wonder if pets in love are the real deal or just for cutesy television. 

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Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Clicker Training Your Dog: How Does It Work?

Ever wonder how they get those dogs in the movies to do certain things or perform complex tricks? Sure, most of them are pretty talented pooches, but Beverly Hills Veterinary Associates thinks your pet is talented, too. Clicker training in dogs is the foundation of many positive reinforcement-based pet training techniques. It works quite well […]

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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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Dealing With Post-Lockdown Pet Separation Anxiety

Dealing With Post-Lockdown Pet Separation Anxiety

Regardless of everyone’s personal opinions on the statewide stay-at-home order here in Michigan, there’s one subset of the population that has no problems with it: our pets. Although their routines have been disrupted and some may be getting more attention than they need, pets by and large are thrilled to have their owners around all […]

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A Corner on the Couch: The Reality of Mental Illness in Pets

A Corner on the Couch: The Reality of Mental Illness in Pets

From the latest cute kitty meme circulating on the web to a hit movie starring talking dogs, it is easy to anthropomorphize animals. Oftentimes we assume that they experience the same emotions and thoughts that we do, although in most situations the jury is still out. One thing that we do recognize, however, is that […]

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Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level

Take Positive Dog Training to the Next Level

Dogs are hard-wired to please their owners. Unfortunately, when they “act out” or behave badly, some owners respond in a fashion that actually reinforces the offense. Indeed, the idea that dogs implicitly understand what we want is important, but getting to the bottom of what they need from us is equally important. Remember, the best […]

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Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

Walking Your Dog Off Leash: Is it Really Safe?

For most dog owners, there’s nothing more exhilarating than watching your dog bound across a park or meadow. That excitement is enough to convince many owners that off leash is the way to go. For dogs who have been trained, off leash walking, running, or hiking is a great option and has many advantages. Unfortunately, […]

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