Finding a reliable dog-sitter can be quite the task. Thankfully, companies like Wag and Rover are making it easier for pet owners to find people to watch their fur babies.
These companies list profiles of dog walkers and sitters, letting families hand-pick who watches their dog.
Unfortunately, trusting a stranger can be stressful, and as a California woman found out, it can result in a disastrous situation.
Rosie Brown needed someone to watch her fur babies while she was out of town at a wedding. Using Wag, she booked 4 1/2 days with 26-year-old Casey Brengle.
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The women agreed on a price of $315; they even discussed house rules, typical daily schedules, and the doggy cam located on the kitchen counter.
“She had 210 five-star reviews and I’m thinking, okay, this is great,” Brown told ABC 7 News (via New York Post).
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The key exchange and first day of the dog sitting went off without a hitch…but then Rosie received an alert from her doggy cam.
So, she decided to check in with the app — and what she found horrified her.
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“On the preview on the alert, it showed a man in our house, someone that I wasn’t expecting,” the down owner said. “So I opened it up and that’s when I saw she was there with a man in our house and they were going straight for our bedroom.”
The footage showed the dog sitter making out with a man inside her client’s home; the pair went into the bedroom (presumably to have sex).
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Over the days, the dog sitter had the male guest over multiple times, going into the bedroom with him multiple times. On occasion, they even locked the dogs out of the room (the dogs she was supposed to be watching).
Rosie believes that Casey and the man were having sex in the house, although the dog sitter denies it (even after being caught on film).
If that wasn’t enough, though, the doggy cam even recorded Brengle sitting on the sofa naked. In response to this, Brengle said, “It got hot … I don’t like wearing clothes.”
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Not only was the dog sitter completely disrespectful of her client’s home, personal safety, and belongings, but she also failed to exercise the dogs as promised. Instead of taking the pups out for 30-60 minute walks (as promised through the agreement via the Wag app), she would only take them outside for 5 minute intervals.
Rosie had no choice but to file a complaint with Wag. The company decided to suspend Casey Brengle — and rightfully so. “The reported behavior in this situation is unacceptable and contrary to our Community Guidelines … We expect everyone on the Wag! platform to conduct themselves professionally,” Wag said in a statement responding to the incident.
The company also offered to pay Rosie for cleaning services and a locksmith, but the damage had been done. Her home and her safety had been violated, all because an untrustworthy person was able to list their services through the app.
If you let a stranger take care of your children, pets, or home, it’s important to do your due diligence to ensure that person can be responsible and not endanger the lives of people or pets you care about. Imagine being states away from your loved ones and seeing their sitter behave in such a manner; it would be truly terrifying.
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Reverse Sneezing In Dogs – What to do…
Does this sound familiar? Your dog suddenly starts making loud snorting sounds—over and over again, in quick succession.
Do you start wondering, did they swallow something they shouldn’t have? Can they breathe?!
Chances are, you’re experiencing the infamous “reverse sneeze.”
Veterinarians often see dogs whose owners rushed them in for an emergency appointment after finding them standing with their elbows apart, head pulled back, and eyes bulging as they snort or gasp repeatedly.
Yet for the vast majority of these dogs, a vet visit was unnecessary.
Reverse sneezing looks and sounds scary the first time you encounter it. However, it’s a fairly common and harmless respiratory event for dogs.
Read on to learn how to identify reverse sneezing, what causes it, and how to tell the difference between a harmless reverse sneeze and something else.
What is reverse sneezing?
A reverse sneeze is pretty much what it sounds like: a sneeze that happens in reverse! The above video is a good example of what it looks and sounds like.
In a regular sneeze, air is rapidly pushed out through the nose. In a reverse sneeze, air is rapidly, and noisily, pulled in through the nose.
It occurs in spasms lasting anywhere from a few seconds up to a minute and sounds like snorting, snuffling, and even gagging. See the above video for an example.
Because of the sounds their dogs make while reverse sneezing, many people mistakenly think their dog is choking. However, a reverse sneeze is almost as normal and harmless as a regular sneeze.
What causes reverse sneezing?
VIA There’s no single cause for a reverse sneeze. Like regular sneezing, it’s often triggered by an irritation or inflammation in the nose, throat, or sinuses.
It often occurs when dogs wake up from a nap, or after eating, when their breathing pattern may have rapidly changed. It’s also caused by irritants in the airway—anything from dust to an inhaled hair!
Some dogs experience more frequent reverse sneezing in springtime when the air is full of pollen and other allergens.
Others reverse sneeze more in the winter, when sudden temperature changes between outdoors and indoors cause the nasal passages to contract.
Another common cause of reverse sneezing is pressure on the throat and neck. A too-tight collar, or straining against the leash, can irritate the throat and lead to a reverse sneeze. That’s just one more reason to consider a harness for your dog.
Finally, some dogs reverse sneeze after exercise, or when they’re overexcited. This is particularly common among brachycephalic, or short-nosed, breeds like pugs and bulldogs.
When they get worked up, they may inhale their elongated soft palates into the throat, triggering an episode of reverse sneezing.
How to end a reverse sneezing episode
VIA Reverse sneezing is super-common, and it won’t hurt your dog. However, some dogs become anxious during a reverse sneezing episode, and a lengthy episode may be uncomfortable.
You can help your dog recover from a reverse sneezing episode by remaining calm yourself. If you get anxious, your dog’s anxiety will increase, too. So, stay calm, and show your dog there’s nothing to panic about.
If your dog is experiencing a particularly long episode of reverse sneezing, you may be able to ease or end the episode by:
- Gently massaging your dog’s throat
- Briefly covering their nostrils, which will cause them to swallow and potentially stop sneezing
- Depressing their tongue with your hand to help open airways
- Some vets suggest gently blowing in your dog’s face
In the vast majority of cases, there’s no need to intervene. Reverse sneezing doesn’t last long, and your dog will be perfectly normal after it stops.
When you should go to the vet
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As mentioned, reverse sneezing rarely requires veterinary treatment. As soon as the sneezing episode stops, the situation is resolved. However, if episodes increase in frequency or duration, you should call the vet just in case.
You should also seek treatment if your dog’s reverse sneezing is accompanied by other respiratory symptoms or if they have any unusual discharge from their nose.
Occasionally, chronic reverse sneezing can be a symptom of more serious issues. These include nasal mites, foreign objects in the airway, respiratory infections, and tracheal collapse.
If you’re concerned about the intensity of your dog’s reverse sneezing, take a video to show the vet. They’ll be able to determine potential causes.
Most dogs experience episodes of reverse sneezing at some point in their lives. For the vast majority of dogs, it’s a common, temporary, harmless reaction with no lasting aftereffects.
Of course, it still sounds unsettling to our human ears! But now that you know what reverse sneezing is, you’ll be less likely to make an unnecessary vet visit.
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