When planning vacation and holiday getaways, don’t forget to
plan for pet sitting. Consider using a pet sitter instead of a
kennel. It allows your dog to stay in the comfort of their own
home and helps the dog maintain a normal routine.
The best of friends, family, and kennels, cannot offer anything
better than the comfort of a pet’s own home. Also, having a
trusted pet sitter in your home can help protect your home from
intruders.
Follow the 10 recommendations below to help you find the perfect
pet sitter. Start looking well in advance of your vacation or
holiday.
Personal Referrals. Ask trusted friends or family members if
they can recommend a pet sitter they have used.
Set up a meeting in your home with each potential pet sitter.
Watch how the sitter relates or interacts with your dog. Are
they actively involved with the dog or are they distant or
restrained around them? Does your dog want the pet sitter’s
attention? If your dog and the person interviewed do not seem to
click, keep interviewing until you find a good match.
A reliable and dedicated sitter will take notes for the details
of your unique dog routines. They should ask you questions, and
be concerned of trying to maintain the same routine as the dog
has been use to. If they do not ask questions or take notes from
you, keep interviewing.
A professional pet sitter should belong to an organization such
as PSI (Pet Sitters International) or NAPPS (National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters). However, remember
these national organizations do not know these individuals or
their reputation. Instead, ask for local affiliations and
follow-up.
Ask for other client references. These will help you get a
clearer idea of what to expect if you hire this person.
Bonding & Insurance. Bonding and insurance protects you in the
case of damage or theft of your property. However, it does NOT
ensure that the pet sitter is reliable, caring or trustworthy.
These traits can often be determined from their former employers
(references).
Ask for a copy of their contract. Carefully review the details.
A contract will protect you and your dog. It will also spell out
exactly what you can and cannot expect from the pet sitter. It
should also list the appropriate rates for all services offered.
Do not hesitate to ask questions!
Arrange another visit. Arrange for the pet sitter to spend some
alone time with your dog. A walk is a great idea. Monitor your
dog’s reaction. Is he happy and comfortable with the pet
sitter? Or does he seem eager to get away from them? This also
gives the pet sitter a chance to see if they can appropriately
handle your dog (particularly if the dog is a large-breed,
strong or very energetic).
Finally, go with your gut feeling! If it doesn’t “feel” right,
it’s not! Keep looking.
Prepare detailed instructions for your pet sitter. Include your
phone numbers of where you can be reached in the event of an
emergency. You will also need to give your pet sitter the name
and phone number of your vet.
Prepare in advance. Following these steps will ensure the best
possible pet sitting experience.
As you can see, finding a reliable pet sitter is much like finding a reliable child care or baby sitter for your children. Search with the same care as you would for other family members and you will not go wrong.
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plan for pet sitting. Consider using a pet sitter instead of a
kennel. It allows your dog to stay in the comfort of their own
home and helps the dog maintain a normal routine.
The best of friends, family, and kennels, cannot offer anything
better than the comfort of a pet’s own home. Also, having a
trusted pet sitter in your home can help protect your home from
intruders.
Follow the 10 recommendations below to help you find the perfect
pet sitter. Start looking well in advance of your vacation or
holiday.
Personal Referrals. Ask trusted friends or family members if
they can recommend a pet sitter they have used.
Set up a meeting in your home with each potential pet sitter.
Watch how the sitter relates or interacts with your dog. Are
they actively involved with the dog or are they distant or
restrained around them? Does your dog want the pet sitter’s
attention? If your dog and the person interviewed do not seem to
click, keep interviewing until you find a good match.
A reliable and dedicated sitter will take notes for the details
of your unique dog routines. They should ask you questions, and
be concerned of trying to maintain the same routine as the dog
has been use to. If they do not ask questions or take notes from
you, keep interviewing.
A professional pet sitter should belong to an organization such
as PSI (Pet Sitters International) or NAPPS (National
Association of Professional Pet Sitters). However, remember
these national organizations do not know these individuals or
their reputation. Instead, ask for local affiliations and
follow-up.
Ask for other client references. These will help you get a
clearer idea of what to expect if you hire this person.
Bonding & Insurance. Bonding and insurance protects you in the
case of damage or theft of your property. However, it does NOT
ensure that the pet sitter is reliable, caring or trustworthy.
These traits can often be determined from their former employers
(references).
Ask for a copy of their contract. Carefully review the details.
A contract will protect you and your dog. It will also spell out
exactly what you can and cannot expect from the pet sitter. It
should also list the appropriate rates for all services offered.
Do not hesitate to ask questions!
Arrange another visit. Arrange for the pet sitter to spend some
alone time with your dog. A walk is a great idea. Monitor your
dog’s reaction. Is he happy and comfortable with the pet
sitter? Or does he seem eager to get away from them? This also
gives the pet sitter a chance to see if they can appropriately
handle your dog (particularly if the dog is a large-breed,
strong or very energetic).
Finally, go with your gut feeling! If it doesn’t “feel” right,
it’s not! Keep looking.
Prepare detailed instructions for your pet sitter. Include your
phone numbers of where you can be reached in the event of an
emergency. You will also need to give your pet sitter the name
and phone number of your vet.
Prepare in advance. Following these steps will ensure the best
possible pet sitting experience.
As you can see, finding a reliable pet sitter is much like finding a reliable child care or baby sitter for your children. Search with the same care as you would for other family members and you will not go wrong.
Are you a pet sitter or other pet care professional?
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