Does Your Dog Prefer Humans?

If your dog is more friendly with people than other dogs, that's okay. There are many reasons why this could be the case. Perhaps your dog didn't socialize with other dogs at a young age. If this is the case, they could be overwhelmed or afraid of them. OR maybe your dog did socialize with other dogs but the play style was very different than how he/she would like to play. 

According to Robin Bennett (a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, author, consultant and expert on dogs), "You are not a bad owner and your dog is not a bad dog." 

Morris Animal Inn understands that each dog is unique and has different needs. For this reason, we are introducing Adventure Playcare.™

Why Choose Adventure Playcare™?

• A healthy safe environment
• Specially trained Professional Staff to respond to each dog's play needs
• Frequent, positive, warm cuddles and hugs
• Ongoing monitoring & evaluation
• Planned learning activities appropriate for the dog's age and development
• Regular two-way communication with pet parents

We all want our dogs to be happy and this means finding other ways to exercise our pets that doesn't involve putting them in an environment that makes them uncomfortable. Dogs can be Hunters, Challengers, Wanderers, Explorers. Whatever you determine your dog's personality to be, give us a call at 973-539-0377 to customize your pet's next stay! 

Source: RobinBennett.com, Dogtime.com

Sweet Dreams

We all hope our pets will be in good hands when we have to leave them --- especially overnight. How can we be sure? Asking the right important questions will assure our pet is receiving the best care!

1) Does your veterinarian recommend this pet care provider? 

2) Do they require vaccines to protect all the pets in their care?

3) Is there a veterinarian on call at all times?

4) How many years have they been in the pet care business? 

5) Are the people you are leaving your pets with knowledgeable, experienced and trained animal professionals?

6) Are cat accommodations separate from the dogs?

7) Each pet has different needs. Do you have the option to customize your pet's stay? 

8) Are you able to select private or group play depending on your dog's preference?

9) Is the location specifically designed for your pet's safety? Clean, safe and free of odor?

10) Did you check for well-maintained fencing and security? 

We would ask similar questions for our children. Pet professionals expect and are prepared to answer these questions as well as provide facility tours. Look for a home away from home to leave your lovable furry family member. At Morris Animal Inn we have over 50 years experience. We invite you to tour our facility. We take special pride in our quality staff. Give us a call and ask us these questions at 973-539-0377 and anything else that is on your mind. We welcome your thoughts and look forward to putting you and your pet's mind at ease so everyone has sweet dreams. We understand every pet is unique and has different needs.

INTERESTING Facts About Dogs

Do you think you know everything about Dogs? Think again. Check out these facts.

1. Eyelids - Dogs have three eyelids, an upper lid, a lower lid and the third lid, called a nictitating membrane or “haw,” which helps keep the eye moist and protected.

2. Eyes - It’s a myth that dogs only see in black and white. In fact, it’s believed that dogs see primarily in blue, greenish-yellow, yellow and various shades of gray.

3. Teeth - Puppies have 28 teeth and normal adult dogs have 42.

4. Allergies - Not only do fleas cause discomfort by biting, but they can transmit disease like tapeworm and one bite can cause severe allergic problems.

5. Life - Teaching your dog to come makes everything easier, and it could save their life one day. 

6. Skin - Dogs may ingest larvae through contaminated soil or larvae in the soil can penetrate the skin. This is especially relevant to animals allowed to roam or spend most of their time outside.

7. Tails - Dogs chase their tails for a variety of reasons: curiosity, exercise, anxiety, predatory instinct or, they might have fleas! If your dog is chasing his tail excessively, talk with your vet.

Source: Petfinder.com