Keep calm and hire a professional – how to keep your hound happy and healthy while you’re on holiday
If you were to walk next door and ask your neighbor if they could make your dog vomit, they would probably look at you like you were crazy. But believe it or not, it’s something I’ve had to do during my time as a professional pet sitter. If a dog eats something they shouldn’t (i.e. a sock, cell phone, chocolate, etc.), the best way to ensure the health of the dog is to induce vomiting. This is just one of the things a pet sitter knows how to do and your neighbor doesn’t. With the holidays fast approaching, many of us are starting to plan for our travels. Yes, it may be more convenient for a friend to take care of your pets, but there are many reasons I suggest paying a professional to stay in your home to look after your furbabies.
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Insurance:
First Aid Certified:
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Bombproof Contract:
The pet sitter drafts the contract to protect themselves, but it also protects you. It is a contract that will hold up if something wasn’t done properly. I have heard horror stories of pet sitters not doing the job that was agreed upon, but a solid contract will protect everyone involved.
A Caregiver with “Disaster Brain”:
So yes, your friend might be familiar with Fido, but we know what’s best. At-home pet sitters make it possible for you to enjoy your get away without having to worry about your pets at home.
Rachel Leavy lives in Rochester, New York with her dog, Maria, and her gecko, Nigel. She has loved animals all her life, and has owned her own dog training and walking company for five years. When she’s not playing with puppies, she can usually be found writing short stories, riding horses or out at a play.
