It’s always important of a sitter to know any nervous behaviors. When pets and their parents are separated, for the first time or the fiftieth, there is always some stress the critter goes through. Are they diggers in the yard? Do they like to shred bedding, toys, carpet? Are they a counter surfer, like my Beni? Knowing about these behaviors will help me understand what to look out for and how to help keep your critters comfortable.

A daily routine is always set by the pet parents requirements. My own typical day begins with letting the dogs out, making a coffee while I snuggle with my cat. Then once the pups have gotten their breakfast we go for a walk. I find it important to get some energy out early in the morning. Midday typically involves some dog training. It’s my understanding that training and focused activities use up much more energy and brain power than only the physical activities. Once the weather breaks (heat, cold, rain, etc) the pups and I go out again, this time for a longer period. In the evenings, we’re always out in the yard, enjoying the fireflies or crunching a bunch of leaves.