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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
Support the show
Expert Pet Advice for busy pet parents!
Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it.
Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify
Real pet parenting gets crazy when you're facing 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.
Follow to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.
Contact: [email protected]
©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro
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By Amy Castro - Pet Parenting & Behavior Expert
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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
Support the show
Expert Pet Advice for busy pet parents!
Love the show? Leave a 5-star review so more pet parents can find us, and share this episode with someone who needs it.
Follow:🌍Official Site |📱Facebook |📺YouTube | 🍏 Apple |🎵Spotify
Real pet parenting gets crazy when you're facing 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.
Follow to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying your pets again.
Contact: [email protected]
©Ⓟ 2025 Amy Castro
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