| Finding a good pet sitter is like doing some | | | | on how they like this person or company. Also |
| detective work. You have to dig for it a little. First | | | | see if they would recommend them. |
| you can look in the yellow pages or go online to | | | | 3) Check out if they belong to any type of |
| do your research. Ask your friends if they have | | | | professional organization and if they take any |
| ever done this and if there is anyone that they | | | | training courses to expand upon their knowledge |
| might recommend and you can also ask your vet | | | | and skills. Are they taking classes in pet first aide, |
| but he would most likely want you to board them | | | | pet massage or pet behavior and any dog training. |
| with him but that can get very expensive | | | | A good pet sitter will do more than just give your |
| Having a professional pet sitter will provide your | | | | pet just their food and water. Make sure they |
| pets the care and take care of their needs for | | | | provide your pet will quality time also. Ask them |
| them when you are traveling right from the | | | | what your pets day will be like. Are they going to |
| comfort of your home. This will give you the | | | | go for a walk, do any type of exercise. Can they |
| peace of mind so that you can enjoy your | | | | tell if your pet needs Veterinary assistance. Also a |
| vacation to the fullest. This field has grown | | | | good pet sitter will do more than watch your dog |
| incredible over the past few years. As it is | | | | for you. They will take in the mail, turn your |
| evident by the amount of happy clients they | | | | homes lights on and off, make sure everything is |
| have developed. | | | | secured and there aren't any problems. Make sure |
| Here Are Some Questions to Ask When Choosing | | | | that they will write down on a piece of paper the |
| a Professional Pet Sitter | | | | daily things they have done with your pet and |
| 1) Do they have liability insurance. They will need | | | | things around the house. |
| this type of insurance in case of an accidents or | | | | But the biggest thing a good professional pet |
| something which may happen when you are | | | | sitter will do is to make sure your pet is given the |
| away. | | | | love and attention that you would give. |
| 2) Ask For References. Find out from past clients | | | | |