Archive for August 16th, 2023
Guidelines for Pet Sitters
1. The Pet Sitter should conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and give you his undivided attention while being interviewed.
2. Your Pet Sitter should have insurance and be bonded if they are with a pet sitting company.
3. The Pet Sitter should conduct business with honesty and integrity. They should also observe all federal, state and local laws pertaining to operating the business of animal care.
4. The Pet Sitter should have a least three references which you should check out thoroughly.
These following issues regarding your pet must also be considered when hiring a Pet Sitter.
1. Your pet needs to be comfortable with the pet sitter. You must allow time for your dog to get used to the Pet Sitter by allowing the sitter to come by several days while you’re at home before being left alone with your pet.
2. The Pet Sitter must be interested in learning as much as possible about your pet. This includes eating habits, health issues, temperament, exercise etc.
3. Make sure you give the Pet Sitter a list of emergency phone numbers in case your pet becomes ill or has an accident. This list should include your vets number, as well as the numbers of other vets in case your vet is not available.
4. The Pet Sitter must be knowledgeable of pet first aid and other concerns such as pet food re-calls.
5. You must agree that your Pet Sitter can or cannot have others visitors while they are pet sitting your dog.
Remember, pets are family!
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