From securing gates to organizing walking gear, here’s how I make my home easier for a sitter to use while keeping my dogs’ routine familiar.

A dog sitter needs to know more than meal times and where you keep the leash. Here are seven things I include in my dogs’ mini guide, plus a worksheet you can fill out for your own dog.

Panting in the car can be related to anxiety, excitement, motion sickness or simply how your dog responds to the ride. Here's what I've learned from watching my own two dogs — who experience the exact same car rides very differently.