Episode 216: Dog Sitting For A Friend? Top 10 Tips For Fun, Safety And Success

Have you ever had a friend or relative ask if you could look after their dog for the weekend or a short time while they are away? I’m sharing my top 10 tips for dog sitting in your home to help everyone have a good time. And if someone is going to be a pet sitter for you, the tips will also help! Very recently, I had the good fortune to look after a friend’s dog and my brother’s dog, and my tips focus on creating success and safety for everyone.

In the episode you'll hear:

• What you need to know before a visiting dog arrives in your home.
• The reasons pet sitting might not be a good idea.
• How to plan for the safety and security of everyone.
• Getting to know the dog you will be looking after.
• The things to discover about the dog who will be in your care.
• What to give the dog’s people so they can help you prepare.
• How to create psychological and physical safety for a visiting dog.
• About planning your time with a dog who is a guest.
• Why to do a sleep test for the dog you are minding.
• The importance of daily communication with the dog’s person.
• How to make a visiting dog feel special.

Resources For Your Visiting Dog’s Person:

• Crate Games Online
• Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice
• Teaching a Dog to Sit
  
• Teaching a Dog to Down
  

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