Our dogs are members of our families which is why, for some of us, deciding what to do with our pup when we leave town can be challenging. Is it better for dogs to be at a kennel with other pups or at home in their own environment with a pet sitter? In this episode of "Good Dog", John Long of Pet Sitters International addresses these questions and talks about the growing profession of pet sitting.

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