Hope's House Pet Sitting

01/25/2025

“And we’re the three best friends…”

Xela, Barnabas, Phryne

01/24/2025

Cammi loves toys. She LOVES-LOVES toys that are bigger than her.

This is one of Barnabas and Phryne’s Christmas gifts and I had zero idea how large it was until it arrived 😆

01/23/2025

Please welcome Winston to the Thursday daycare pack!

After losing her sweet Finley last Summer, his mom adopted Winston from DCHS. He came from Texas after his family surrendered him and their other dog when they were overwhelmed in caring for them plus two young children. Winston lived on the 30th floor of a high rise so steps/stairs are a bit new to him.

Winston is about 9 years old and is a Schnauzer/Poodle mix. He’s a sweetheart and a gentle soul who has so far enjoyed exploring the backyard and all of its smells.

01/18/2025

Finley, Barnabas and Phryne who’s keeping her eye on me near the entrance to the kitchen because it’s very close to dinner time.

01/16/2025

Cammi

AKA: Bean, Beans, Beanie, Teeny Beany, Bean Burger, Boston Baked Bean.

She responds to all of the nicknames I’ve given her over the years.

01/16/2025

Pepper, Maggie, Phryne, Barnabas, Goose.

They’ve been enjoying the warmer weather outside today with lots of sniffing, running and playing. Now it’s nape time.

01/11/2025

Phryne, Xela and Barnabas are taking a nap with me this afternoon.

01/09/2025

Gus and Barnabas spending quality time together.

01/09/2025

Maggie is napping with a ball under her chin. Phryne would like to will that ball into her own mouth 😆

01/08/2025

Phi seems to be getting more comfortable here! I’ve noticed a huge leap the past few weeks.

01/07/2025

Afternoon nap time and snuggles.

01/05/2025

Mako was being extra cute this morning.

01/04/2025

I signed Barnabas and I up for this class. It’s all done at home so you don’t have to leave your house! It’s a great way to bond with your dog and tire them out on these cold winter days and nights.

You don’t have to take the test if you don’t want to. I plan to with Barnabas. I’ll be teaching Phryne the tricks but she won’t be ready for the test this round.

I did the How To Date Your Dog in 30 Days which had a similar format in that it was all done at home and it was lots of fun. We learned a lot and I really liked having some intentional time with my dogs.

Anyone want to join us?

30 Day Trick Challenge!

Looking for a New Year’s resolution that’s fun, rewarding, and strengthens your bond with your dog? Join Busy Dog’s Karina and Mackenzie on our 30-Day Trick Challenge! Every day, we’ll send you an email with step-by-step instructions to teach your pup a new trick. These tricks are pulled straight from the AKC’s Novice and Intermediate Trick Titles (with a couple extras, just for fun), with options to start simple and build up as your dog masters each one.

Join our exclusive Facebook group to share your progress, upload videos, and receive personalized feedback from a supportive community. At the end of the program, celebrate your hard work by participating in an in-person event where your dog can earn AKC Novice and Intermediate Trick Titles OR submit via video for dogs who have a little stage fright.

Make 2025 the year you and your dog build new skills, deepen your bond, and accomplish something great together.

Learn More or Register: http://www.busydogtraining.com/30tricks/

01/03/2025

Ella found the coziest spot in the house.

12/31/2024

I’m a big believer in going at a dog’s own pace. Phi has been coming to daycare for a few months once a week. We started with just a few hours and have been increasing the time as she adjusts. When Phi first started she laid by the front door the entire time with a pen around her that she could come out of if she wanted. I called it her “safe spot” and if she did come out and showed signs of being stressed I told her to “go to your safe spot” and she went to that area to hang out and decompress a bit.

Today Phi was laying on the couch for a bit and is currently laying near me while I ride the bike with other dogs playing and napping around her.

She’s come such a long way and I love seeing a dog learn new things and discover my house is a safe place to spend some time away from home.

12/28/2024

Tonight Frankie and Ella got their dinners in a snuffle mat. It’s a great way to have your dog use their brains and forage for their food. A tired brain = a tired dog. Plus it’s fun to mix things up!

Barnabas and Phryne got their lunch in the snuffle mats earlier today.

12/27/2024

Our hearts are heavy tonight as Neila’s family had to make the difficult decision to help her cross the rainbow bridge today. She declined rapidly this week after it was discovered she had a tumor.

Dear Neila, you gave some of the very best snuggles. It was so fun to throw the ball for you and watch you enjoy squeaky toys. You didn’t play a ton with other dogs but you tolerated Barnabas bugging you to play and eventually gave in to a little game of face-biting and generally being silly rolling around on the couch.

You were a gentle girl and a wonderful companion to many. I’m going to miss our couch snuggle sessions and taking naps together. Rest easy sweet girl.

Love, Auntie Hope

12/26/2024

A little photo dump of our Christmas Day. Everyone got to work on a puzzle toy and then took a nice nap.