<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Marvin's Trusted Pet and Home Sitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Personalized care for your pets and home so you can rest easy.]]></description><link>https://www.marvinstrustedsitter.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:17:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.marvinstrustedsitter.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Confidence Matters More Than Volume When Talking to Dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there’s one thing I’ve learned from years around dogs—both in London and now here in Charlotte—it’s this: dogs don’t respond to how loud you are, they respond to how certain  you are. You can shout all day long, but if your tone is unsure, most dogs will simply ignore you. On the other hand, a calm, confident voice can stop even a large, excitable dog in its tracks. Dogs are constantly reading energy. They don’t understand English the way we do, but they are experts in tone, body language,...]]></description><link>https://www.marvinstrustedsitter.com/post/why-confidence-matters-more-than-volume-when-talking-to-dogs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2f0b0dbf1d5b6012f61c9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:14:42 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicole Snasdell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Pet Sitting to the Metric System: Preparing Students for a Global Future!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever tried to compare the size of two dogs using the U.S. system, it quickly gets awkward. One dog might be “about 2 feet tall,” another “closer to 28 inches” and suddenly you’re doing mental math just to figure out which is bigger. In metric, it’s simple: 60 cm vs. 70 cm. No conversions, no guesswork: just clarity. As someone who spends time in people’s homes caring for their pets through MarvinsTrustedSitter.com , I notice these little moments. Whether it’s measuring food...]]></description><link>https://www.marvinstrustedsitter.com/post/from-pet-sitting-to-the-metric-system-preparing-students-for-a-global-future</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2e2638f0e652aaa2f67c3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:14:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicole Snasdell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to Do When a Dog Is Frightened (And What Not to Do)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A frightened dog is not being “difficult” - they’re overwhelmed. Whether it’s a thunderstorm, fireworks, or simply being left with a new sitter, fear can completely change a dog’s behavior. Understanding how to respond calmly is one of the most important skills any dog owner - or sitter - can have. The instinct for many people is to comfort a scared dog with lots of attention, high-pitched reassurance, or even picking them up. While well-meaning, this can sometimes reinforce the fear. Dogs...]]></description><link>https://www.marvinstrustedsitter.com/post/what-to-do-when-a-dog-is-frightened-and-what-not-to-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2f045b1bfd68174df6481</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicole Snasdell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Dogs Really Communicate (It’s Not Just Barking)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest misconceptions about dogs is that they communicate mainly through barking. In reality, barking is just a small part of a much bigger language. Dogs are constantly “talking” to us - you just have to know what to look for. Body language is everything. A wagging tail doesn’t always mean a happy dog; it can also signal excitement or even tension depending on the speed and position. Ears, posture, eye contact, and movement all tell a story. A relaxed dog will have soft eyes and...]]></description><link>https://www.marvinstrustedsitter.com/post/how-dogs-really-communicate-it-s-not-just-barking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c2f1368f0e652aaa2f8704</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:16:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Nicole Snasdell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>