SHOULD YOU BOARD YOUR PET OR USE A PET SITTER SERVICE?

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SHOULD YOU BOARD YOUR PET OR USE A PET SITTER
SERVICE?
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• When your pet means everything to you, the
  thought of leaving them in boarding kennels while
  youre out of town, can be an upsetting one.
  Irrespective of how well the kennels are run and
  maintained, you may not be able to bear the
  thought of them being left in unfamiliar
  surroundings.
• However, you may also have reservations about
  using the services of a professional pet sitting
  company, particularly if your budget is limited.
  So how do you decide whether to board your pet or
  use a pet sitter service?
• As is the case when making many decisions in
  life, its best to weigh up the positives and
  negatives of each option

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• Positive points for boarding your furry friend
• Kennels will charge you a fixed rate per day any
  extras that you want to pay for, can be added on
  if needed, making it easier to keep a check on
  cost.
• Your pet will be monitored and kept safe
• Negative points for boarding your four-legged
  companion
• Diseases like kennel cough and distemper can
  quickly and easily spread when many dogs are kept
  close to each other in cramped conditions, such
  as those often found in boarding kennels. Young
  and vulnerable animals should not be kept in such
  an environment

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• Your pet is unlikely to receive individual care
  and attention, since there are many animals to
  tend to. Bathroom breaks, walks and play time may
  occur at times that are convenient for the staff,
  but may break the routine that you have tried to
  establish for your pet.
• Positive points for using a pet sitter service
• Its easy for your pets routine to be maintained
  when they are being cared for by an individual,
  in your own home.
• Your pet is never exposed to contagious and
  deadly diseases when in the safe confines of your
  own home.

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• Pet sitters are trained to administer first aid
  and medications, and whatever special dietary or
  medical needs your pet may have, will be taken
  care of responsibly.
• Your beloved pet will be given individual
  attention and will not be competing for playtime
  or cuddles with other dogs.
• Most pet sitting services will also help you keep
  your home safe and protected while youre out of
  town, by bringing in mail or turning lights on
  and off to deter burglars. They can also water
  plants, and do other small things around the home
  to help while youre away.

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• Negative points for using a pet sitting service
• The cost of hiring a pet sitter can quickly mount
  up, particularly if your pet(s) are young and
  need frequent exercise and/or potty breaks
• Your pet may not react well to the pet sitter,
  and could even show signs of aggression, which is
  not good for you or the pet sitter!
• So, to put the dilemma into its simplest terms,
  boarding your pet is almost always the cheaper
  option, but you may be exposing your furry friend
  to contagious diseases and they will not receive
  individual care and attention. A pet sitter will
  almost always cost more, but your pet will get
  one on one care and will be safe in your own home
  environment.

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  and we provide the best possible care to each of
  our clients. We individualize services to tailor
  to you and your pet's exact needs. If you are
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