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Bringing a new dog sitter into your home can feel like a big transition, for both you and your pup. Dogs thrive on routine, familiarity, and clear expectations, so a little preparation goes a long way in helping them feel safe and confident with someone new. As a long‑time sitter, I’ve seen firsthand how a few simple steps can turn those first hours from anxious to easy. Here’s how to set your furry one up for success when a new sitter is staying with them. 🏡 1. Keep the Environment...

If you had told 12‑year‑old me that one day I’d grow up and make dog sitting my career, I probably would’ve shrugged, grabbed a leash, and said, “Yeah… that tracks.” What I didn’t know back then was that the world would try very hard to convince me that pet sitting is a “starter job,” something you do for pocket money before you get a real career. Well, here I am at 38, thriving, booked, and proudly proving that the “kid’s job” is actually my passion, my profession, and honestly one of the...

When I dropped Ishka off at the groomer’s today, I found myself asking a very simple question: Why do some people wake up and choose unpleasantries? Like… is it a hobby? A lifestyle? A calling? Our appointment was at 8 a.m. I arrived at 8:04, which, in dog‑parent time, is basically early. I’m juggling my purse, my keys, and a very excited Ishka who is doing full‑body wiggles in my arms. I sprint up to the automatic doors… and they don’t open. Not even a pity shudder. Just a cold, silent...