I have been dealing with stress from nursing school and anxiety from being alone in my apartment. I came into HSHV with the idea that I was just going to pet the animals and hang out for the evening so that I could relax a bit — then my eyes fell on Kylo. He is a handsome, cuddly cat who couldn’t have come into my life at a more perfect time. He has been the best addition to my life and I couldn’t love anything more. Bilbo now Kylo
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The Huron Valley Catholic School’s chapter of Girls on the Run Club recently held a bake sale to raise money for the animals of HSHV. They raised an impressive 95.55 dollars! (Those must have been some delicious cookies!) Thank you so much to all the amazing girls and their dedication to animals.
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Our animals are very blessed by the amazing kids that live in this area. Rachel decided that she wanted to collect pet food, toys and money for the homeless animals of HSHV. She says she was inspired “because I love pets and I want them to be happy and healthy!” Thank you so much Rachel for your kind heart and amazing generosity!
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Raegan loves animals, and she wanted to do something to help the rescued animals of her community. She collected money from a community yard sale and at school, and donated it to HSHV! What an amazing kind kid! Thank you Raegan for your donation.
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Every year Healthy Musician Institutes’s spring outreach project supports HSHV! They collect monetary and item donations. Thank you so much Healthy Musician Institute!
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The things that are usually the most attractive to dogs are often the very things that are the most dangerous.
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[print-me] Congratulations on adopting your new family member! Your new dog is a dog that will need some additional time and thought put into their daily exercise and training routine due to his/her energy level. Below are some ways that can both keep your dog happy and healthy and help you to avoid behavioral problems that can arise from lack of mental and physical stimulation in high energy and working dogs. Feeding Meals Turning meal time into work time is a great way to give your dog a job to do and keep him well behaved and mentally fulfilled. So
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[print-me] Submissive Urination Submissive urination occurs when a dog feels threatened. It may occur when he’s being punished or verbally scolded, or when he’s approached by someone he perceives to be threatening to him. It’s important to remember that this response is based on the dog’s perception of a threat, not the person’s actual intention. Submissive urination may resolve as your dog gains confidence. You can help to build his confidence by teaching him commands and rewarding him for obeying. You should also gradually expose him to new people and new situations and try to make sure all of his
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[print-me] Treatment for Mild Separation Anxiety If your dog has a mild case of separation anxiety, counterconditioning might reduce or resolve the problem. Counterconditioning is a treatment process that changes an animal’s fearful, anxious or aggressive reaction to a pleasant relaxing one. It’s done by associating the sight or presence of a feared or disliked person, animal, place, object or situation with something really good, something the dog loves. Over time the dog learns that whatever he fears actually predicts good things for him. For dogs with separation anxiety, counterconditioning focuses on developing an association between being alone and good
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It’s not uncommon for dogs to be frightened of thunder, firecrackers or other loud sounds. These types of fears may develop even though your dog has had no traumatic experiences associated with the sound. Many fear-related problems can be successfully resolved. However, if left untreated, your dog’s fearful behavior will probably get worse. The most common behavior problems associated with fear of loud noises are destruction and escaping. When your dog becomes frightened, she tries to reduce her fear. She may try to escape to a place where the sounds of thunder or firecrackers are less intense. If, by leaving
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