Today our sitter came at feeding time. Came in the house thru the garage door whitch will be the most convenient door for her. The dogs freaked, because they were used to her coming from the front of the house. I decided it was time for her to feed them. She got out the bowls and my husband showed her how to measure their food and she placed the food bowls down on the floor one at a time and called each dog. They quit barking as soon as she got the food bowls out. They ate fine for her and then they had to be coaxed to go out. I think my little Rio was afraid of her but the other two were troupers. I feel that once she has the whole routine down, there won't be any problems. Cami even let herself be held by the sitter this evening. I'm feeling less and less that this is something to lose sleep over. It looks like it's working out.

Thanks for all your help.
Billye