Why do dogs choose the toys they do — and why do they act the way they do with them? From obsessive whining to toy destruction to resource guarding, we explore the science behind your dog’s relationship with their favorite playthings.
Author: Tina Pack
Tina Pack
For more than two decades, Tina Pack has been telling the stories of Holiday Barn Pet Resorts in social posts and countless blogs about pet issues. She draws inspiration from her years of experience at the 'Barn, and of a lifelong of caring for many dogs and one crazy cat. She is currently owned by a spoiled-rotten Havatzu named Ashli. When she’s not behind the keyboard, Tina enjoys reading, laughing with her husband and family, and just being outdoors, her true happy place.
Tina Pack with Holiday Pet Barn offers some practical advice for caring for your senior dog.
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I was watching a cute video this morning of dogs playing together. While the focus of the video was on two dogs in the center of the screen, off to…
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