Calming Scents: Therapeutic Pheromones
Olivia Ackerman Olivia Ackerman

Calming Scents: Therapeutic Pheromones

At Pawsitivity, we use diffused calming pheromones in the spa to help our canine clients relax. This is a research-based practice that has been shown to help relieve behavioral symptoms related to stress. So what are these substances, and how do they work?

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The Nose Knows: Essential Oil Aromatherapy
Olivia Ackerman Olivia Ackerman

The Nose Knows: Essential Oil Aromatherapy

Essential oils derived from plants are the world’s oldest medicines, and are being revived today for their many therapeutic and restorative uses. Pets can benefit from essential oil aromatherapy just as people can. Here at the spa, we use essential oils for several purposes, and we see how helpful they can be for our canine clients in lots of ways!

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Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know
Olivia Ackerman Olivia Ackerman

Basic Commands Every Dog Should Know

A well-trained dog is a happy dog! Dogs are pack animals, and they need to know their place in the family hierarchy. Consistent training from the beginning teaches them that you are the boss. This is invaluable for their safety, as well as the safety and comfort of other people and pets around them. No one enjoys being around a dog who is ill-mannered and disobedient, but an obedient dog can be the sweetest companion you could ask for!

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Talk to Me: Understanding Your Dog's Language
Olivia Ackerman Olivia Ackerman

Talk to Me: Understanding Your Dog's Language

As all loving dog owners know, dogs are expressive, emotional creatures. At Pawsitivity, we love getting to know our four-legged clients and being able to communicate with them in their own language.

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