Shock Collars: Training Must or Training Bust?

Shock Collars: Training Must or Training Bust?

When it comes to training man’s best friend, many reach for shock collars to help send home a message. While shock collars can have some utility, they are really not the best choice for a first line training tool. Likewise, they also require a good deal of knowledge to utilize well. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary […]
Shake and Bark: Why Does My Small Dog Tremble?

Shake and Bark: Why Does My Small Dog Tremble?

If your little dog shakes all of the time, even if it isn’t cold outside, you may wonder why. Small dogs who tremble are not uncommon and pet owners ask us about the reasons for this behavior. Trembling in dogs is caused by several factors, some of which can be physical or behavioral, or both. […]
The Pet Coworker: Helping Your Pet Behave While You Work from Home

The Pet Coworker: Helping Your Pet Behave While You Work from Home

It can be hard enough to stay focused when you work from home… Between piles of laundry, devices, the fridge, and so many other distractions, it’s a challenge to get work done.  Then, there is Fido and Fluffy and their attempts to get your attention every few minutes. Since many of us are working from […]
Cat School: Clicker Training for Cats

Cat School: Clicker Training for Cats

Training your cat, what?! The concept of teaching cats house rules may seem like a pipe dream or the stuff memes are made of. After all, cats do what they want, when they want… right?  People have varied opinions about cats that give way to myths, like cats are loners or cannot be trained. This […]
Your Puppy Pupil: Training a New Puppy

Your Puppy Pupil: Training a New Puppy

What could possibly be sweeter than a little puppy? If you are the proud pet parent of a new puppy, you are probably filled with excitement and wonder, as well as a little trepidation. Many pet owners jump at the chance to adopt a puppy, but then wonder how this tiny tot could be so […]
Real or Not? Separation Anxiety in Cats

Real or Not? Separation Anxiety in Cats

Separation anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital we have coached many dog owners through training techniques, outlined crate acclimation, and even prescribed medications to combat separation anxiety.  But surely this problem affects cats, too?  Despite their often confident demeanor and rap for being loners, separation anxiety in cats […]
Kitty Like to Claw? How You Can Deter Destructive Cat Scratching Behavior

Kitty Like to Claw? How You Can Deter Destructive Cat Scratching Behavior

Whether you have a vintage velvet sofa, or a worn out hand me down for a couch, you don’t want your furniture to become victims of your cat’s claws. They aren’t trying to make you mad, but cats must answer to their instincts. Despite the fact that most people find it irksome, cat scratching is […]
Can Cell Phones Cause Pet Depression?

Can Cell Phones Cause Pet Depression?

Has your dog suddenly stopped playing with his beloved stuffed monkey? Has your normally hungry-all-the-time kitty been turning her nose up at her meals? If you’ve noticed a change in your pet’s normal behavior or patterns (and you’ve ruled out underlying medical reasons), you may have a case of pet depression on your hands. There […]
Taming the Toy Terrorist: Why Your Dog’s Obsessed with Toy Stuffing 

Taming the Toy Terrorist: Why Your Dog’s Obsessed with Toy Stuffing 

Have you ever spent time carefully and lovingly selecting the perfect adorable toy for your dog, only to come home shortly after to a massacre? Most dogs love toys, but many of them are “toy terrorists”, decimating their beloved belongings for seemingly no reason.  So just why are some dogs obsessed with toy stuffing? Is […]
Digging Doggie: How to Stop Your Dog from Digging 

Digging Doggie: How to Stop Your Dog from Digging 

Dogs and digging kind of go hand-in-hand. After all, their wild predecessors required good digging skills to pull up roots and other things they can eat. This necessary skill is not always appreciated when it comes to your dug up flower bed, however! Since your dog has the natural instinct to dig, it may begin […]