What you can expect from a dog sitting service
Life with a dog sitter allows continuation of your pet’s normal routine in a home environment
As a dog owner, one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make is who will care for your dog, if you have to go away. We understand that your dog means everything to you and so naturally, their care can cause a very worrying dilemma. There are many dog care options available but dog sitting could be the ideal solution, if you would like your pet to be cared for in a home environment. If you have never used a service like this before though, you will understandably wonder how exactly it works and just what life will be like for your pooch.
A reputable dog sitting or dog home boarding service will do their utmost to ensure that life for your dog continues as normal in your absence, as far as is possible. You should expect a visit from your local dog sitting professional, to meet and get to know your dog in their own environment. There will be many questions about your dog and their routine, in order that it can be replicated to ensure familiarity and contentment. They will take time to really understand all your pup’s likes and dislikes so that they can work with you, the real expert about your dog, in choosing the ideal host family for them to stay with. All dogs have their own special personality quirks and preferences and understanding these is the key to a happy dog holiday!
Molly loves her dog holidays! When staying with a dog sitter your pet should be able to play, exercise and sleep just as they do at home
Your dog sitting host family’s environment should be carefully chosen and matched as being appropriate for your dog. This ensures that your dog doesn’t have to face any stressful changes, for example having to share the house with a cat, when they aren’t used to this. It is always a good idea to choose a very experienced dog sitter, who appreciates the importance of perfectly matching your dog to their host family. It can be helpful to ask friends for personal recommendations or visit a trusted online review platform such as Trustpilot, to read about the experiences of other customers.
When your dog stays with a sitter, you will be asked to pack all their usual food, treats, bedding, toys, lead or harness and bowls etc. Your dog will love the reassurance of having their familiar home comforts around them, allowing them to feel relaxed and happy. The person caring for your dog will also be following your instructions exactly, when it comes to feeding and walking schedules, as well as sleeping arrangements.
Dog sitting carers, such as the Barking Mad Host Community, are generally active retired people, home workers or those with seasonal time off, such as teachers. They are all real dog lovers and do what they do because they can’t bear to live without a dog in their lives but find full time pet ownership impractical for various reasons. At Barking Mad, we ensure that all hosts and their homes are thoroughly vetted and checked to determine their suitability for the role. Our hosts are delighted to welcome visiting dogs into their homes and will really enjoy giving your canine best friend their full, one to one attention. We find that dogs love the adoration and pampering they receive and get very excited about going on their dog holidays. Watch the video below now to see some very happy dogs on holiday!
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