Shaped by Dog with Susan Garrett

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


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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:

 

1. Crate Games Online - https://get.crategames.com/ 2. Learn How to Play ItsYerChoice - https://recallers.com/iycsummit-join/ 3. Teaching a Dog to Sit - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/155/ 4. Teaching a Dog to Down - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/145/

 

Resources:

 

1. YouTube Playlist: Living with Multiple Dogs Tips with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2ee0fquucowgCTcl1kCdO- 2. Podcast Episode 32: 20 Easy Ways to Exercise Your Dog at Home - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/32/ 3. YouTube Playlist: Fearful Dogs Help with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy0KAsqgnkMWv0v-5JGjNQG_ 4. Podcast Episode 48: Potty Train Your Puppy in a Week (Easy 3 Step Process) - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/48/ 5. YouTube Playlist: Exercising Your Dog's Body and Mind: Tips and Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy1ISzbaoCNh0NyLg3qgDG58 6. Podcast Episode 200: Solve Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety With FRIDA: Expanding Calm With Functional Relaxation - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/200/ 7. YouTube Playlist: The Emotional State of Dogs with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy29pv3_9b7DZdMFJL9ZJPMy 8. Podcast Episode 112: Stressed Dog? How Trigger Stacking Might Be Putting Your Dog Over Threshold - https://dogsthat.com/podcast/112/ 9. YouTube Video: How To Get Your Dog To Listen Outside Off Leash (Step By Step Guide) - https://youtu.be/Ei0lWFyAE50 10. YouTube Playlist: Dog Training Games with Susan Garrett - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLphRRSxcMHy2TzttCtZVFwzwMGayAsaYe 11. Blog Post: All About Dogs Sleeping in the Bedroom - https://susangarrettdogagility.com/2020/03/dogs-sleeping-in-the-bedroom/ 12. Watch this Episode of Shaped by Dog on YouTube - https://youtu.be/qOqhcy8nQ-4  

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