I am getting such a kick out of these stories! larknm, I remember the Tellington Touch from my Santa Fe days. I didn't know yo had so many dogs! Gardenarian, I am amazed that your dogs do well with a pet sitter who lets them sleep under the covers. That just cracks me up. One of my dogs would be good with a pet sitter. The other one is WAY too possessive of the house. (the abused one.)