Pet Sitting: Caring for Pets At Home

Posted by The Popular News Today on Friday, November 16, 2012

By Johnny Chan


The home pet sitting is the most sought after pet care service of today's time. The pet care workers are now ready to go to their client's house to keep a pet sitting appointment than have it at their own places.

This has double benefits as it is easy for the customer to have a pet sitter at his place and the pet sitter finds it easy to handle the pet in his house as well. The pet usually faces trouble in adjusting to the new place and is not at ease. For a better pet sitting experience, it is best to call the pet sitter home so that the pet feels comfortable and is not stubborn in his ways. Animal behavior experts usually recommend this for pet sitting.

Stress does not spare animals also. They might face a lot of stress on a daily basis. However, if the owner takes care of the pet nicely, then the pet will be stress-free. It is important that you involve your pet in games and exercises so that he stays active physically and mentally.

You can distinguish easily between an experienced and a non-experienced pet sitter as an experienced pet sitter finds it easy to take care of the pets and keeps them happy. The important task is to keep the dog away from the stress to accomplish his main task successfully.

The major roles which the pet sitter would have to fulfill include:

1. Keeping a track of the vaccination to be administered to the pet and taking the pet to the vet after consulting the pet owner.

2. Keep the pet entertained by providing the pet with chew toys. Appreciate and encourage the pet for good behavior by giving it treats at regular intervals.

3. Keeping the pet away from areas that it is not allowed in. These might be places like the sofas, kitchen or a baby's bedroom.

4. Do not be taken by a surprise if you are asked by the pet owner to water the plants indoor and outdoor. This is a common request that most of the pet owners make.

5. In case you fail to take the pet for a walk on time and the pet ends up soiling the house, you must be prepared to clear the mess created. Prior to leaving you must request the customer to provide you with a few plastic bags. Also ask the customer where the cleaning equipment is kept and take permission to use the same in case needed.

6. You should keep the area meant for the pet (which may be a cage) clean all the time. This cleaning work may have to be done daily in case the owner goes out for a trip and entrusts the pet sitter with the responsibility of taking care of the pet.

7. Walking as many pets as the customer owns. Since many customers rear more than one pet, and may not have sufficient number of leashes, it helps to carry your own kit that contains leashes. You may want to confirm the number of pets as well as availability of leashes with the customer before you arrive on the first day.

8. It is pivotal that you ensure that the pet is comfortable. Although the pet is in an environment which is familiar to it, being with a stranger that too in the absence of its owner can cause stress in the animal. A proper knowledge in dealing with the pet and knowing its moods will help you to build a rapport with the animal and ensure that you too have an enjoyable time with the new companion.




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