Zen Frenz Blog — anxiety

Happy October frenz! This month, we’re celebrating and highlighting pet wellness. It’s also a time to raise awareness and provide education on how to safely care for your pet and ensure that they can live long and happy lives with you! Some friendly reminders:  Reserve some extra time this month to spend quality time with your frenz Whether it’s taking them to the dog park after work, snuggling up on the couch and putting on their favorite show, or giving them an extra treat after their trick, try to work in more quality time activities with your pets. This can...

Whether you have a new pet or are moving to a new home your pet will have to adjust to their new surroundings, which includes people too! Our pets struggle with adjustment just as much as we do so it is important to aid them in this transition. Keep reading to learn our tips for a smooth transition for you and your pet.  Introduce a Routine Routines can be a good way to keep your pet comfortable throughout the transition to their new space. If you are moving homes, it would be a good idea to give them their own...

Here at Zen Frenz, we love to branch out and try new things. One thing we are getting into during the holiday season is Halloween and, in particular, scary Halloween movies. However, these movies are anything but zen, we still enjoyed them and wanted to share our favorites with you and your pup. If you’re going to be spending Halloween in a similar way, why not find a Halloween movie to watch with your dog? It’s a great way to keep your dog happy and safe this Halloween.  Do you have a favorite Halloween dog movie? There are many excellent...

Here at Zen Frenz, we strive to allow all pets to live their best lives possible. We believe no pet should have to miss out on any activities either due to their anxiety or if their joints aren’t as strong as they used to be. Halloween is right around the corner and it can be difficult for some pets. Halloween can be a hectic night for humans, but for dogs it can feel even more crazy with an endless parade of kids coming to the door, scary costumes and lots of off-limit treats. Here are some tips to make your...

Here at Zen Frenz, we're so grateful that we’ve had the opportunity to meet and help so many pups. However, not all dogs react to meeting new people the same way. Over time, we’ve figured out the best way to greet a dog. Start by asking the dog’s person for permission to greet their dog. If they say no, understand that they’re only doing what they believe is best for their pet and don’t take it personally. Assuming they say yes, follow these steps: Don’t approach the dog. Pretend you’re ignoring her and allow the dog to approach you if...