WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR DOG WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION

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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR DOG WHEN YOU GO ON VACATION
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• It can be a real pain trying to make sure that
  our pets are well cared for when we go on
  vacation, and for some, they never go away simply
  because they feel they dont have any viable
  options for pet care in their absence.
• Even if you are only taking a weekend break, your
  pet still needs to be taken care of, and here are
  the 4 main options that pet owners will be faced
  with when they go on vacation without their pets
• Hire a professional pet sitter
• Keeping your pets at home when youre away on
  vacation is an option that is proving
  increasingly popular, as more and more pet owners
  choose not to place their animals into temporary
  care facilities.

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• However, while some pet sitters will happily move
  into your place to look after your pets, some
  will require that your pets are moved to their
  home. This often means that not only with your
  pet have human company while youre away, but
  they may even have some fellow furry company,
  too, since pet sitters often have a few pets
  staying with them already.
• Hire a house sitter
• Many professional house sitters are equally as
  happy to take care of your pets while youre
  away, as well as your home, and this way your
  beloved pets get to remain in their familiar
  environment and be under constant supervision
  with human attention guaranteed.

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• Naturally you will ned to be comfortable with the
  person being in your home and responsible for the
  wellbeing of your beloved pet(s), but if the
  individual comes with recommendations and is
  proven to be a professional, then it could prove
  the most financially viable option for you, and
  the most stress-free option for your pets.
• Ask friends, family or neighbours to take care of
  them
• If you have trustworthy family members or
  neighbours that you know you can rely on to take
  care of your pets while youre away, then this is
  perhaps the best option all round. They will
  presumably be familiar with your pets, and may
  even give them better, more personal care than a
  paid professional might.

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• Leave your pets at a boarding facility
• There are plenty of horror stories about kennels
  and boarding facilities where pets are not
  treated well, but with adequate research and
  recommendations from others who have boarded
  their pets at such a facility while on vacation,
  you should be able to find a trustworthy
  establishment that will care for all your dogs
  needs in your absence. This may, however, be the
  most expensive option, and your dog may be
  exposed to other pets with contagious illnesses
  such as kennel cough. They will not get personal
  care either, since the facility will have many
  pets staying there, but if you have exhausted all
  other options, then this is at least a place
  where in theory, your pet will be safe in your
  absence.

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• Leaving your pets behind while you go on vacation
  can be tough, but keep in mind that it will not
  be forever (although your pet doesnt know that!)
  and that they will quickly forgive you for their
  perceived abandonment when you return!
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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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