Pet parents guide to preparing for the pet sitter
- 29 January, 2022
- Posted by Admin
- Dogs, Cuddly Tails, News
Having a pet sitter look after your dog while heading out of town gives you peace of mind that your pet is in safe hands. It is not always possible to bring your dog with you, and sometimes your furry baby is happy at his home in familiar surroundings. You may have carefully chosen a pet sitter for your pet, but there are essential things pet parents should always consider while preparing for the pet sitter. Read on to learn the ultimate pet parent's guide to preparing for the pet sitter.
1. Share information related to your pet
Make your pet sitter utterly aware of the pet care information specific to your pet. Your pet must have distinct needs, conditions, and behavior to be conveyed to the booked pet sitter. Let them know about your pet's routine that they should care for in your absence. If your dog has a medical condition like an allergy or a high-energy dog, you must not hide any information and share all the details related to your pet with the pet sitter. You should also communicate with your pet sitter how you would like to receive real-time updates about your pet's activities through text, email, or phone.
2. Arrange pet care supplies for your pet sitter
Keep all the pet care supplies in one place so that your pet sitter doesn't have to search for them. Check if you have stored enough food treats for your pet that lasts up to your return. Place handy things like your dog's food bowl, leash, paper towels, plastic bags, litter, and more at the location where your pet sitter can easily reach. Most importantly, arrange medicines for your pets and share clear medicine instructions with the pet sitter.
3. Provide Emergency contact details to your pet sitter
In case of any unforeseen emergency, your pet sitter should know which vet to take your pet. Share emergency contact of the vet and backup contact details with your pet sitter. Additionally, you should share the contact details of your friend or family member so that if you are busy, they have someone to inform. Most importantly, let the vet know the details of a pet sitter looking after your pet and notify the veterinarian to provide medical treatment in your absence if required. Moreover, provide a medical kit to your pet sitter before leaving for the vacation.
4. Share information related to your house with the pet sitter
You can provide information related to electronics in your home, such as operating a thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature. Notify the sitter about the areas where your pet is not allowed. It is always better to lock your room doors and windows before leaving. Also, ensure that your house gates and backyard fences are closed. You can share important passcodes with the pet sitter and communicate any specific instructions related to the usage.
5. Prepare your pet sitter to look after your pet.
We suggest that pet parents should meet with the booked pet sitter before leaving the house. Verify if the pet sitter is clear about the instructions you have provided so they can provide the best care to your pet. Additionally, make sure your pet sitter knows your neighborhood and vice versa. You can inform your neighbors, friends, and family about the pet sitter so that they can step in to help the pet sitter if necessary. Additionally, let your pet sitter know about the house maintenance providers who would visit your house in your absence.
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CuddlyTails team
