# Gus Sits > The dog sitting adventures and daily life of Gus the Boston Terrier ## Posts - [Hello world!](https://gussits.com/2026/10/13/hello-world/): Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! - [Become a dog sitter](https://gussits.com/2014/06/23/become-a-dog-sitter/): I began dog sitting in October of 2012 and have loved every minute of it. Rover.com allows dog owners to find local, loving dog sitters as an alternative to kennel boarding. - [Happy Valentines Day!](https://gussits.com/2014/02/14/happy-valentines-day/): A Valentine's Day photo post. - [When Lauren's away the DropCam catches Squish…Play?!](https://gussits.com/2014/02/06/when-laurens-away-the-dropcam-catches-squish-play/): Ever since I discovered a live stream of puppies, I have been hooked on webcams. Lauren (Squish's mom) recently put up a DropCam in their living room and what she's caught has been priceless. - [Valentines Day Gifts For Your Dog](https://gussits.com/2014/02/02/valentines-day-gifts-for-your-dog/): I've always loved Etsy, but lately… I've become obsessed. A list of my 5 most favorite Valentines day gifts from Etsy, all very reasonably priced. - [Our trip to San Francisco](https://gussits.com/2014/01/25/our-trip-to-san-francisco/): About a year ago, my friend Lauren moved to San Francisco, taking Gus' best friend Squish along with her. Last weekend, Gus and I made the trip down to visit and it was nothing short of a blast. - [Throwback Thursday](https://gussits.com/2014/01/16/throwback-thursday-2/): Aaaah to be young again….. - [Dog Safety in the Car](https://gussits.com/2014/01/04/dog-safety-in-the-car/): The Center for Pet Safety tested several dog harnesses on a 55 pound dummy dog in a 30 mph collision to determine the safest harness. The results were shocking. - [My Pet Food Drive – A Big THANK YOU!](https://gussits.com/2013/11/24/my-pet-food-drive-a-big-thank-you/): I've started an annual tradition of hosting a pet food and supplies drive to benefit The Doney Memorial Pet Clinic, and this year was even better than last year! - [P.L.A.Y. Introduces New Bed](https://gussits.com/2013/11/01/p-l-a-y-introduces-new-bed/): Gus' BFF Squish works for P.L.A.Y. and they just released this awesome mustache bed. There is only a limited quantity so you better check them out! - [Wordless Wednesday](https://gussits.com/2013/10/16/wordless-wednesday/): A wordless Wednesday photo post. - [P.L.A.Y. Dog Bed = Heaven](https://gussits.com/2013/08/19/p-l-a-y-dog-bed-heaven/): Gus recently received a new bed from his BFF Squish in San Francisco and boy – was he in for a treat! Gus got the Kalahari Lounge Bed. - [Gus on BuzzFeed!](https://gussits.com/2013/08/14/gus-on-buzzfeed/): A little bit ago, I helped my coworker Kiki write a little article for BuzzFeed. It went live a few days ago and if you love Boston Terriers, I suggest you check it out! - [Throwback Thursday](https://gussits.com/2013/07/25/throwback-thursday/): Gus and I, moments after I picked him up on day one! - [Pupsicles](https://gussits.com/2013/07/13/pupsicles/): It's been hot here in the Seattle area, and Kenzo, one of my Rover dogs, was struggling with the heat. Here's how to make a cool treat for the pups to enjoy. - [Gus swims!](https://gussits.com/2013/06/30/gus-swims/): It has been very hot here in Seattle, and during our last trip to the Magnuson off leash park, Gus showed some interest in the water — yesterday something amazing happened. - [How to Avoid an Ear Infection](https://gussits.com/2013/06/26/how-to-avoid-an-ear-infection/): Gus is prone to ear infections. Here's the cotton ball trick that makes routine bath time so much easier. - [Take Your Dog To Work Day](https://gussits.com/2013/06/21/take-your-dog-to-work-day/): Gus comes to work with me everyday, so this is nothing new, but today he sports his new Rover.com shades (he is a host after all!). - [Wordless Wednesday: Dinosaurs are NOT Extinct](https://gussits.com/2013/06/19/wordless-wednesday-dinosaurs-are-not-extinct/): A wordless Wednesday photo post. - [stay classy gus…](https://gussits.com/2013/06/15/stay-classy-gus/): Squish's awesome mom bought him a tie dog collar but his neck was a little big for it, so Gus got the hand-me-down. - [Experiencing the loss of a rover dog](https://gussits.com/2013/06/14/experiencing-the-loss-of-a-rover-dog/): A reflection on Maggie and Oscar — two dogs I hosted through Rover.com whose owners I later learned had lost them. - [Why a Boston Terrier?](https://gussits.com/2013/06/08/why-a-boston-terrier/): Many people ask why I chose to get a Boston Terrier, and the answer is simple. But no one told me about the snoring and farting. - [A tribute to a best friend](https://gussits.com/2013/06/08/a-tribute-to-a-best-friend/): Gus and Squish became inseparable — a tribute to Gus' best friend after Squish's family moved away to San Francisco. ## Pages - [Dog Sitting – Seattle](https://gussits.com/dog-sitting-seattle/): If you live in Seattle or the surrounding area, check me out on Rover.com for dog sitting! Use promo code GusSits20 for $20 off your first stay. - [Chief Dog – Gus](https://gussits.com/chief-dog-gus/): Gus is 2 years old, full of farts and snores like crazy. He is smaller than the average Boston Terrier as he is the runt. He enjoys playing with his "Tail" and going to work with his mom. - [About](https://gussits.com/about/): I've created this blog to share my dog sitting adventures and the joy my dog brings me. I am a dog sitter on Rover.com and work in the Marketing field. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)