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You've found an amazing petsitter and now they'll be staying with your pet for a few days or even a few weeks. You met with them and showed them the food and harnesses, so you are all good, right? Not so fast. Leaving explicit instructions for your petsitter is absolutely essential for your pet. Do not expect that they will remember any detail- they likely have a lot of pets that they care for, and your pet's needs and wants are important- so make it very clear. Also, label everything! Feeding instructions, including where the food is kept, how much...

Summer vacation is quickly approaching, and you have a great trip planned... but what to do with your precious dogs? Finding a quality petsitter can be an arduous task.  When I first started looking, i was overwhelmed and dubious about using a service like Rover because I have heard so many horror stories, like a friend of a friend who had their dog held for ransom by a Rover sitter.  Ask Your Friends and Use Social Networks like NextDoor and Facebook Word of mouth is absolutely the best way to find a good petsitter. Social proof, in the form of...