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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Pet parenting is tough, but The Pet Parent Hotline helps solve real pet parenting struggles with practical pet advice. Each week, we provide pet care advice and pet saving hacks for overwhelmed pet parents trying to save money at the pet store and on vet bills, make puppy training easy, fix cat behavior problems like litter box issues and scratching, and keep multi-pet households in balance. We share pet advice on pet budgeting, cat care, dog training tips, dog behavior, stress-free vet visits, and home cleaning with pets. Follow for the pet parent support you need to stop chasing your tail and start enjoying life with pets.
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