March 3, 2022. (upack.com) 1. Prepare your pooch before relocating While you can’t make dogs understand a move like a human, you can help keep them safe and feel more secure during the process. Keep feeding, grooming and walking times as regular as possible for your...

Hey Rover, Topic 2. - Move Your Body so I can understand you. One thing I haven't had to use too often is submission and dominance stances.  Dogs will use these often to communicate with each other.  Watching dogs and their stances can save you problems, so be willing...

Hey Rover-Topic I - Introduction and Voices Those of you who are dog owners (maybe cats too) have to realize at some point that your pets know more about what you are saying than you believe.  This gives them an advantage over us humans.  Dogs use our body language to...

How to have a smooth transition: some suggestions on introducing your new baby to the family dog. Before you go to the hospital, carry a large stuffed toy around in your arms to simulate the baby. This will help your pet to get use to seeing you holding something in...

You can learn a lot about people and their likes from just walking into their home. In the past 15 years, I have had the privilege to go into homes of my clients and pet sit for them.  As I have done this, I become more acquainted with each owner by just looking...

You know you have a genuine pet sitter when... ...you come home and find no indentation marks on your sofa or chairs, but find two of them on the dog bed—you only have one large dog. ...pets are greeted first before your spouse, children and you. ...she can only...