Wednesday 29 August 2012

Safe guard your dog with a dog sitter

In today’s world, having a pet is like a possession and there would be times when you have to leave your pet behind and carry on with your business trips or for a vacation. It would be really tricky for you for finalizing a dog sitter for your dog who would best care of him in your absence. To cut down your confusion, here are some useful tips for you to make your work easier in finding the best dog sitters in your town:
Look out for a dog sitter
You can ask your veterinarian, groomer, and breeder if they could help you in finding a reliable dog sitter. You can also ask your friends, neighbors and family members if they can refer you one. If the above options do not give you results, you can walk down to your nearest local pet store. They can provide you with contact information of numerous dog sitters offering dog sitting and walking services in your area.
Your dog deserves the best!
Once you have the list of dog sitters with you in hand, follow the same procedures you would have if you were hiring a babysitter for your child. Meet them in person, check out their references, interview them, and inquire about the dog sitters' past work history. If this does not satisfy your queries, you can speak to some of current clients just to be sure if the dog sitter is right for you. Ensure that the dog sitter you hire has been certified and is fully insured. Good dog sitters will provide your dog with comfort, help, and care for dogs when you not around. Feeding, bathing and walking activities will be taken care. Do inform him before hand about your dog weakness like if he is allergic to something or need special food to be served. They would take care of it by giving their best for your dog. Let the dog sitter know everything about eating, sleeping, walking, and other habits of your pet so that he can adjust and plan his services accordingly.
Last, do drop in your personal number or contact details before leaving your dog. The dog sitter must be able to reach you any time just in case of any emergency or when the need arises

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