THE IN’S AND OUTS OF USING A PET SITTING/WALKING SERVICE

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THE INS AND OUTS OF USING A PET SITTING/WALKING
SERVICE
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• Having a pet is a big responsibility, and if you
  work full time or need to go away on vacation
  without your pet, it can be a big worry as to
  what will happen to them. Do you have a friend or
  neighbor who can keep an eye on your pet while
  youre at work, or do you cancel your vacation
  because you dont have anyone willing to help
  take care of them in your absence?
• One simple way of reducing the stress involved
  with ensuring that your pet is taken good care of
  when you cant be with them, is to use the
  services of a professional pet sitting and
  walking company. They make taking care of your
  pet, their business, quite literally, and so
  there are often no better people then them, to
  leave your beloved pooch with.

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• What services are usually offered?
• Aside from the usual standard care packages, such
  as someone visiting your pet once or twice a day
  to feed or walk them, many companies offer
  grooming or bathing packages too. When you first
  contact a pet care company, they will usually
  arrange a consultation with you, and at this
  point you can enquire about the services that are
  on offer, along with prices and packages.
• What can you expect from the consultation?
• Consultations usually happen in the convenience
  of your home, and you will have

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• the opportunity to explain about your pets
  needs, voice any concerns that you might have,
  and instruct the individual on where to locate
  leashes, bowls etc. The person who will be taking
  care of your pet in your absence will be able to
  meet your pet, and hopefully establish a
  friendship or at the very least, an
  understanding!
• There are a few pieces of information that you
  should have ready with you when your consultation
  occurs
• Information about your pets feeding schedule

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• Notes about any medication that your pet might
  need to be given along with contact details for
  the veterinarian who usually deals with your dog
• At least one person in the area who can be
  contacted in the case of an emergency
• Two sets of keys are normally required so that
  the dog walker or pet sitter has one, and the
  office will keep a spare set in the unlikely
  event that the other set goes missing.
• If your property has a security alarm, the
  individual will need details of this
• Its also a good idea to let your friends, family
  and neighbours know that someone will be visiting
  your property to care for your pet, for obvious
  reasons!

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• What policies and procedures are normally in
  place?
• Naturally terms, conditions, policies and
  procedures vary from company to company, but you
  can usually expect that there will be a
  cancellation fee, depending on the circumstances
  surrounding the cancellation and the number of
  days given as notice. Some companies may also
  have a reservation fee, depending upon the type
  of booking made. As is standard policy with all
  pet care services, they will have the right to
  refuse their service to individuals should the
  circumstances or information provided, not be
  safe or adequate. Policies regarding certain
  breeds of dogs, such as those classed as
  aggressive, may differ from company to company.

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• While its hoped that you will have a good
  relationship with whichever pet sitting company
  you choose, it is important to remember that you
  will be entering in to a contract with them, and
  that you should always respect their rules and
  policies. They, in turn, should fulfill the
  service that they have offered you, and take good
  care of your beloved pet.
• K9 Second Line has been in business since 2011
  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
  looking for a dog walker in New Orleans or a
  company offering dog walking in metairie, check
  out our services at https//k9secondline.com