Thinking about bringing your dog or cat to stay in someone else’s home — whether it’s the holidays, a weekend with the in-laws, or a family trip? Before you pack the food bowl and leash, listen to this episode first.

Amy Castro teams up with master trainer Connie Archer from Barkbusters Home Dog Training in Houston to share practical, expert pet advice for making houseguest visits smoother for everyone involved. From managing pet behavior to cat care challenges in a new environment, you’ll learn how to keep stress low, avoid common mistakes, and know when it’s better to leave your pet at home.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• How to tell if your pet is truly a good fit for a multi-day stay
• Smart tips for introducing pets to a new home and household rules
• Pet parenting hacks to reduce stress and prepare a backup plan
• When it’s time to cut the visit short for everyone’s sanity

Pet parenting struggles don’t take a vacation. This episode gives you real pet parenting strategies for being a great houseguest with your pet so your host, your pet, and you can all enjoy the experience.

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Barkbusters Home Dog Training

P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. Don’t worry, you’re in the right place.

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Real pet parenting gets crazy when you're faceing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical pet care advice and pet cost hacks to save money, avoid pet parent guilt, and enjoy life with pets.

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