There's no place like home...for your dog(s) while you're away.

And leaving a pet at home means hiring a sitter to either stay at your house or drop in periodically.

This handbook is designed to give you peace of mind, knowing that your dog-sitter has all the information needed to care properly for your pet.

Simple, fill-in-the-blank format helps you record every detail about your dogs feeding, exercise, personality, health care needs, emergency contact information, and more.

Plus, this guide contains an excellent primer on canine behavior, suggestions for play and exercise, the correct way to discipline a dog, and what to do if the animal becomes ill.

The final section prompts feedback from your dog-sitter.

Space for four dog-sitting occasions.

Karen Anderson is the author of Cats Have No Masters...Just Friends and Just Cats.

Die-cut window in front cover allows owners to insert a photo of their own pet.