Can you imagine not knowing where your dog is for one minute? An hour? A whole day? For most of us, our pets are our family, our kids. Losing them would be devastating. Lynda, Rover-Time's Team Manager, lost her dog for 5 days, 98 hours, 5,880 minutes. She came out of this experience stronger and has 5 lessons to share with other pet parents.

We invited Kiki Yablon, KPA CTP, back for another post on behavior and training. This month’s topic: the practice commonly known as “counter surfing,” or taking objects off tables and countertops.

When really bad stuff happens, the same rules that apply to people apply to your cat and dog. Preparation makes a difference and if it's not safe for you it's not safe for them, be it a bad cut or a tornado striking down. Learn how to make a plan and assemble an emergency kit for yourself and that fur face of yours.

No more waking up unnaturally early. Less time spent in a car. Fewer interruptions. Less eating out. A flexible schedule. All perks to working from home. Downfall = having to ignore your best friend.