How to Choose a Pet Sitter

The most stressful part of going out of town, whether for

vacation or business, is finding someone to watch your

beloved pet.  Many people’s first thought is to enlist the

help of a friend or neighbor to watch their pets while they are away.  Some people opt

for boarding for kennel, while others choose a pet sitter.

In home pet sitting is growing in popularity.  It is convenient in the service they provide as well as the fact it is the least

stressful option for your pets.  If you are looking for someone

to come into your home to meet your pet’s needs while

you are away, keep reading for important things to consider when choosing a pet sitter.

Is the pet sitter you are considering a

professional pet sitter or someone who pet sits as a

hobby or to earn a little extra cash?  The best pet sitters are

professionals that are known in their community and have extensive experience. They should be registered to do

business in your state, bonded and insured.

A professional company will have a company website

with testimonials from happy clients.  A professional

company will do background checks and training and

have employees.Is the Pet sitter you’re

considering have business experience?

If they have been in business for at least 5 years, chances

are they have run into problems and have policies in place to handle them.  Do they

know what to do if your dog gets bit by another dog, stung by a bee, or suffers from heat

stroke?  Who will they call? What is the emergency plan of

action?

Every reputable company has a plan of action and all of their pet sitters are well schooled on how to handle all types of emergencies.

Is there a contract or service agreement?  There should be!  This provides protection for you and the

pet sitter.

It also minimizes any miscommunication as far

as what services are provided and exactly what you can expect from the

pet sitter.   Your prospective pet sitter should provide time to

speak with you and allow you ample time to ask

questions.

Finding someone to take care of your pet while

you’re away can be scary and confusing but if you do the proper foot work

before you leave, you’ll no doubt leave your pet in the

hands of a trusted, respected professional

while you’re away. 

If you have any questions on how to choose a pet

sitter, please call us. We’d love to guide you through

the process.http://www.profpetsit.com/