How to choose a reliable pet sitter
More and more people are hiring professional sitters to ensure their animals’ health and happiness while they travel or work outside the home. There’s a lot to consider when choosing a sitter.
Here are some tips to help find that perfect sitter!
Start your search online
The internet is a great start ( I personally start all my searches there). A great place is a local Facebook Group; post that you’re looking for a recommendation! Folks LOVE to share about their sitters!
Don’t forget to read online reviews and check out the sitter’s websites.
Seek firsthand recommendations
Ask your personal network (family, friends, and coworkers). I don’t know about you, but I find that using services/service providers my friends love seems to work for me!
Or connect with your veterinarian and local humane societies, which may have employees who are part-time pet sitters.
*Now that you have a list of sitters, here are the questions to ask during the interview
Great list of questions to ask during the interview:
*www.thesprucepets.com/how-to-find-an-excellent-dog-sitter-4685741
- What experience do you have with dogs?
- Have you ever watched a dog similar to my dog? (in size, breed, temperament, etc.; It’s okay if it’s not an exact match.)
- What’s your plan if my dog gets sick or injured while I’m gone?
- How many times will you walk my dog per day? How long will the walks be?
- How long will you leave my dog alone every day?
- Can I see some testimonials or talk to past clients?
- Will my dog stay at your place or mine? If your dog is staying at their place, ask to see the space. If the sitter will stay at your place, decide on your house rules for them.
- If my dog does something that annoys you, how will you respond?
- Will my dog be walked and cared for alone, or with other clients? You might like that your dog gets the social time, or you might prefer to avoid this risk. It’s a personal choice.
- Do you plan on letting my dog off-leash? Most times, the answer to this should be no. It’s just not very smart to expect your dog to listen to someone who he doesn’t know.
- Do you have insurance? Most part-time sitters, like college students, won’t have this. Decide if that’s OK with you.
- Will you be driving my dog around? You might prefer not to have your sitter drive, or maybe the extra adventures are a bonus!
- Do you have reliable transportation if the weather is bad?
Good luck in your search! I would love some feedback on your search!
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- 609) 618-7817
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- (609) 709-7328
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- (732) 672-7474
