What You Should Tell Your House Sitting Expert

Are you thinking of hiring a house sitting professional to care for your home and your dog while you are on vacation?  Hiring someone to care for your home and entrusting them with your keys is certainly a big decision, but for most pet owners, entrusting them with furry family members is an even bigger one.  What do you know about the person you are hiring and more importantly, what do they know about your pet?  Today, we will look at things you need to tell your house sitter but that are often overlooked.

The first thing that you need to do is talk to your house sitting professional about your dog’s medical and feeding history.  Tell him or her everything about your dog’s past, including vaccinations, any sensitivities, any accidents or illnesses, and the like.  Explain if your pet has had any recent symptoms that should be monitored and any dietary restrictions.  Sitters may wish to give your pet treats, so if there are things that your dog or can should or should not have, it is certainly best practice to make this clear in advance.  Many owners forget to mention when a dog is sensitive to certain pet product ingredients, which can create big problems.

Another thing that you will want to do is to provide the house sitting expert with your veterinarian’s contact information.  This means ensuring that you have provided the vet’s name and phone number, as well as the number to any emergency or after hours clinics that you prefer, just in case.  While the likelihood that your pet will need emergency care is low, it is important that your caregiver is able to take the pet to a family veterinarian whenever possible, as they will be familiar with your pet’s health history.

The bottom line is that informing a house sitter about your pet is as important as looking into their background and checking out their references.  Let your house sitting expert know where your pets love to sleep, what time they prefer to walk, and what activities they consider the most fun.  While you are on your vacation, you don’t want your pet to just feel bored and stuck at home.  Giving your sitter all of the right information can help make your time away as safe, comfortable and fun for your pet as possible and will help to keep them from getting too anxious during your absence.

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