Can My Dog Come with me to Run Errands?

*This is the rule of thumb I use if I want to take one of my dogs with me in the car any time of year, not just in the Summer: 

1. Can my dog come in with me everywhere I am going? 

2. Is there any chance my dog would have to wait in the car while I go inside? 

If the answers to these questions are 1. No, 2. Yes, then I leave my dog home where I know he will be safe and happy.

Dogs (and children) CANNOT be left in your car while you run into the grocery store for a couple of items. All it takes is a few minutes in a hot car for any living thing to expire. Be kind to your pets...when in doubt leave them home.

*I know most of you know this and it seems like common sense, but I would hate for someone to lose a pet because they had never heard this before. 

Did I Forget to Mention...

I LOVE taking care of dogs. Dogs are always honest. They will always find a way to tell you what is on their minds. Their people might forget to mention that they can open a gate and get out on their own, or it might have gone unmentioned that Fido has never been fixed, but sure enough when Fido walks away, you will see the proof waddling away with him. To get the best care for your dog always let your dog handler know about your dog's personality, his little quirks; essentially what makes your pet special. Both your dog and your handler will appreciate full disclosure.