The Pet Parent Hotline | Real Help for Pet Behavior, Budgets, and Everyday Stress

Guests Complaining About Your Pets? Set Boundaries Without Drama


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Do your holiday guests expect your pets to be quiet, invisible, or perfectly behaved on command?
If you have friends or family visiting who are not big pet lovers, it can put pressure on you and cause a lot of confusion for your pets. This "Pet Parent Power-Up" episode breaks down simple ways to keep the peace, protect your pets’ emotional safety, and avoid the uncomfortable moments that happen when visitors expect your animals to disappear.

A lot of pet parents feel guilty when guests complain about barking, hair, or normal pet behavior, but guilt leads to last-minute scrambling and stressed-out pets. You’ll learn how to set expectations, guide your guests, and prevent holiday chaos before it starts.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
 • How to set expectations with guests before they arrive
 • Simple scripts that stop people from correcting or confusing your pets
 • How to create a calm zone that reduces holiday stress for everyone

A little planning goes a long way toward keeping your holidays calm and keeping your pets happy, safe, and understood. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Don't Be THAT Person: How To Be a Great Houseguest When You Bring Your Pets Along

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Pet parenting gets overwhelming fast, especially with behavior issues, rising costs, and conflicting advice. This show gives you pet care solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use right away.

Each week brings clear 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 also tackle issues like cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, hidden hazards, and how to stay ahead of the everyday problems that create stress for pets and their people.

No fluff, no guilt, just practical tools that save money and help you enjoy a calmer home and life with pets.

Follow so you can stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.

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