"Dog House-Pent House" Selling your home with pets.

I write this with no less than 110 lbs. of furry companionship within 3 feet. A Catahoula mix, Macey, and a short-haired bird dog, Ottie, are my constant "work-at -home" companions. This is for you who have compassion and a PASSION for your pets.Moving and having your home on the market is difficult for all involved, including your dogs. The sweetest of K9s may be fearful or protective with strangers in their home, especially with you not present.A few suggestions:

• If your pets can stay with friends, family, etc., GREAT
• Crates are next best solution. If your dogs are prone to bark, warn appointment service.
• If dogs stay outdoors, tell appointment service. Buyer typically will come back for a second showing. At that point, you may need to take pups elsewhere or be there with them through showing.

Bottom line, many people are scared of dogs and many dogs are protective around strangers. Never leave your pups inside alone when your home is being shown. You not only restrict potential buyers but you put your dogs in uncomfortable positions where they may not know how to react, whereas you would be liable. Also read article from TexasRealEstate "What should I do with my pets?"

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