Greenlin Pet Resorts Blog

Dealing With Common Behavioral Issues in Dogs

A smiling yellow lab sits in the grass.

Dogs have different ways of expressing their emotions than people do. When they feel discontent, they’ll show you through a few familiar patterns. For one reason or another, a dog may decide to fixate on an undesirable habit — and this can happen out of nowhere. It may not necessarily be the owner’s fault that…

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Understanding and Preventing Dog Obesity

We all love our dogs, and our dogs love us, but the only thing they might seem to love more is food. Not every dog is like this, of course, but there are plenty of dogs out there for whom it seems there is nothing better in life than the next meal or scrap they…

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Breed Spotlight: Understanding and Caring for Terriers

A small black and white terrier smiles at the camera.

  Terriers. Some might say they’re the Joe Pesci of the dog world: small, fearless, spirited, and irreplaceably distinctive. Unlike Joe Pesci, who’s largely retired from the spotlight, terriers continue to be highly visible and popular around the world (please don’t come after us for saying this, Mr. Pesci!). Originally, these dogs were bred by…

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 Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Pet Care

One reason we love our pets is because they can pull us out of the mindset of everyday human life. These animals don’t understand bills or election cycles or the pressure to post something cute on your social media; they just vibe. At the same time, your pet is decidedly not a part of the…

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Navigating City Life With a Dog

A small black and white dog runs down a hill.

Your dog can live an enriching and exciting life in an urban area. While there are many new opportunities for your pup to experience in the city, there are just as many challenges. City life with a dog requires careful planning — from the location of your new apartment to its layout. You must also…

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Managing a Multi-Dog Household 

Two black and white dogs rest after playing.

A household with dogs is a home full of love; the more, the merrier! However, having multiple canines running around can be hectic, especially if they all compete to be the loudest, to be in charge, or to have the biggest share of resources.  It is normal for pups in multi-dog households to scuffle or…

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Choosing the Right Bedding for Your Dog

A small grey and brown dog lies on a blue blanket with white stars. He is being read a bed time story.

Beds: some people can’t get enough of them! There’s nothing quite like slipping into a cozy pair of sheets at the end of a long, hard day — or, when occasions permit, right in the middle of one. Every person has a bed, but what about every dog? Many pet owners neglect to give their…

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Natural Remedies for Common Dog Ailments

A happy grey dog sits on his hind legs in a field of green grass and wildflowers.

From unexplained limps to dry skin, dogs always seem to be finding ways to make you worried about their health and wellness. Any serious issues should be addressed by a vet, but is there anything you can do at home to help soothe more minor irritations or encourage healing? Absolutely! Dogs were domesticated over 30,000…

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Preparing Your Dog for Vet Visits

A playful black and white French bulldog with his mouth open happily jumps on the photographers leg, before a backdrop of green grass.

As a pet parent, you can give your canine some essential tools for maneuvering through the world with confidence. This preparation can help them tackle scary situations, like a visit to their doctor.  Going to the vet for a simple check-up can be an unpleasant experience for many pets. Just like how some people don’t…

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Can Pets Really Improve Your Mental Health?

A small black and white boxer and a brown beagle stand on a porch in front of a white picket fence.

Having a pet in the home certainly changes our day-to-day life in huge ways.  Pets bring out the nurturing side of their humans, and, in turn, they become better caregivers, but how can having a pet improve a person’s own wellness? Mental health is impacted by many factors and is, in some ways, far less…

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