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Interviewing a Potential Pet Sitter It is not always easy to find a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter, especially when you are leaving town urgently. Where will you go to find a good pet sitter in such a short period of time? It is possible to do so and the following will let you know what to ask when you interview a potential pet sitter. 1. Ask about the experience of the Pet sitter Dallas . If the pet sitter is new to the pet sitting business, you may find that he/she will not charge you much. However, those who have been in business longer may have higher fees but more experience. 2. Also, ask if the pet sitter has pets of their own. This will often give a pet sitter more experience if they have pets in their own home. Make sure that your pet and the pet sitter have time to bond. You want to know how well your pet will get along with your pet sitter. This will show you exactly how comfortable your pet is when in the care of another. Ask the pet sitter to take your pet for a 10-15 minute walk on their own or spend some time alone with the pet in order to see how the two get along. 3. You should also inquire as to what they would do in case of an emergency. You should know if the Pet sitter Houston knows basic first aid or if they have a vet who can be reached 24/7, just in case. You

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Interviewing a Potential Pet SitterIt is not always easy to find a reliable and trustworthy pet sitter, especially when you are leaving town urgently. Where will you go to find a good pet sitter in such a short period of time? It is possible to do so and the following will let you know what to ask when you interview a potential pet sitter.

1. Ask about the experience of the Pet sitter Dallas. If the pet sitter is new to the pet sitting business, you may find that he/she will not charge you much. However, those who have been in business longer may have higher fees but more experience.

2. Also, ask if the pet sitter has pets of their own. This will often give a pet sitter more experience if they have pets in their own home. Make sure that your pet and the pet sitter have time to bond. You want to know how well your pet will get along with your pet sitter. This will show you exactly how comfortable your pet is when in the care of another. Ask the pet sitter to take your pet for a 10-15 minute walk on their own or spend some time alone with the pet in order to see how the two get along.

3. You should also inquire as to what they would do in case of an emergency. You should know if the Pet sitter Houston knows basic first aid or if they have a vet who can be reached 24/7, just in case. You need to know that your pet will be in good hands in order to have some peace of mind while you are away.

4. Also ask the pet sitter about their flexibility regarding a schedule. For example, should you need them immediately, would they be available? Ask if they would be able to accommodate your scheduling requests.

You can get a pet sitter by visiting a Pet sitting Fort Worth agency online or going to their physical place of business. You can also search the newspaper and magazines to see if they have any good pet sitters for hire as well. Asking friends and family members for recommendations is another option to always keep in mind. Just remember to always review your options thoroughly prior to choosing the right pet sitter.