[QUOTE=jennj99738;10075129]I'm not trying to take this off-topic but how do you a pet sitter for your dog? Does your dog have access to the yard? I can't see a pet sitter only coming to my home once or twice a day and walking my dog. I'm just curious how a pet sitter works for a dog versus a cat. I'm going on a trip for 10 days and would rather not leave my dog in a kennel.[QUOTE]

Two of my neighbors have a pet sitter stay at the house (one a dog/other a cat) while they're gone. Seems to work out fine - all are pleased - but a bit pricey.