I have always had an interest in training dogs. This began in childhood, raising Border Collie puppies on my family’s cattle farm. I pursued a professional career in dog training when I moved to Asheville and acquired my second cattle dog, Sage. I thought I knew how to raise cattle dogs, but Sage was different from any of my other puppies and I was struggling with her high drive/arousal, prey drive, and assertiveness.

If you are reading this, chances are your dog is having a hard time being home alone and you are wondering if he has separation anxiety. On your dog’s behalf, I thank you for being attentive to what he is experiencing and hope that this blog post will answer some of your questions. 

I wanted to share a story with you about my experience traveling internationally, while my team cared for my fur kids. What happened while I was away made me feel deeply connected to the pet parents that use our service and the impact that the work we do has on their lives.

In this episode of the Pet Sitter Confessional podcast, you will hear Mary Beth tell the story of what led her to owning and operating Auntie M Pet Care. She shares about her previous work experience, as well as working with different types of animals, how she maintains relationships, and what is important to her in running a business and caring for your pets!