Last winter, my neighbor planned a relaxing trip to Florida to enjoy the sun for a weekend. She hired a pet sitter to take care of her Rhodesian Ridgeback, and she left the instructions and the code for the garage door keypad on the kitchen table. She anticipated every aspect of dog care – except one.
The garage door wouldn’t open on the scheduled day when the pet sitter arrived. The keypad’s old batteries were dead due to the freezing temperatures, even though the code was correct. There was no way to enter, and the dog was howling. Additionally, the owner’s Florida contact information was left on the kitchen table.
Both you and your dog may experience anxiety when leaving your dog in someone else’s care. Fortunately, you can take some steps to ensure that everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. Together, you and your pet sitter can use this checklist to keep your dog secure, content, and happy while you’re away.
For cats, the majority of clients opt for once or twice daily visits. Some sitters will consider every other day visits for cats. Large male cats should not have every other day visits due to potential health issues.
Be aware that there may be an additional charge if you request a second consultation at a later time.
A pet sitter will visit your house on a regular basis throughout this time. In order to best fit your pet’s regular schedule, these are frequently scheduled to begin between predetermined time slots (such as 6am-8am, 2pm-4pm, 8pm-9pm, etc.).
Many pet sitters charge a base rate per visit. According to U. S. According to national surveys done since 2010, the standard base rate for a 30-minute visit is $18 per visit.
Here are some pointers to help you locate a dependable pet sitter who wants to develop a relationship of trust with your family.
Depending on how frequently you and your pets are comfortable with it, our staff can visit you. Contact us now to schedule your pet sitting needs.
The majority of our clients have us visit their dogs anywhere between 3-5 times per day, and occasionally their cats twice or three times per day.
Older dogs and puppies have a lot more trouble holding it and would benefit from additional visits.
You want your pets to stay in the comfort of their own home because you’re going on vacation. How many visits per day does your pet require? Well, there are a few factors that come into play when making this decision. Luckily, we happen to know some awesome pet sitters to help you.
Do your pets need to take any medications, and if so, how often? Most medications call for visits every twelve hours if taken twice daily. Other medications vary. We try our best to administer medications to your pets on the same schedule as you.
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By Anna Burke and Harriet Meyers
Last winter, my neighbor planned a relaxing trip to Florida to enjoy the sun for a weekend. She hired a pet sitter to take care of her Rhodesian Ridgeback, and she left the instructions and the code for the garage door keypad on the kitchen table. She anticipated every aspect of dog care – except one.
The garage door wouldn’t open on the scheduled day when the pet sitter arrived. The keypad’s old batteries were dead due to the freezing temperatures, even though the code was correct. There was no way to enter, and the dog was howling. Additionally, the owner’s Florida contact information was left on the kitchen table.
Both you and your dog may experience anxiety when leaving your dog in someone else’s care. Fortunately, you can take some steps to ensure that everything proceeds as smoothly as possible. Together, you and your pet sitter can use this checklist to keep your dog secure, content, and happy while you’re away.
FAQ
How long is too long to dog sit?
Different breeds have different social requirements: hounds are extremely social, but some “working” breeds and guard dogs are fine for 10–12 hours. Dogs can sleep for 8 to 10 hours without having to go to the bathroom.
Do pet sitters spend the night?
Some pet-sitting businesses offer standard overnight shifts of nine to ten hours and twelve hours, typically from seven o’clock at night to seven o’clock in the morning. Other services will adapt it to meet your pet’s specific needs. You will always require at least one visit during the day.
How long should you dog sit?
Expect to spend at least 30 minutes twice a day. While you’re there, be sure to pet and adore the dog.
Do dog sitters sleep in your bed?
The sitter can sleep wherever you feel most at ease, but we frequently advise having them stay in the area where your animals are most familiar. The sitter can take up residence in your bed, a guest room, or a cozy couch.