Going on a holiday or a business trip proves to be rather strenuous for a pet owner as they have to make arrangements for the custody of their pet in their absence. And it is to cater to such people that there are pet sitting services in Campbell.
This does not imply that you can leave your pet at the hands of the first pet sitting service you find. Choose wisely as with the help of the right pet sitter, your pet gets his routine diet and exercise during your absence. Moreover he feels comfortable as he stays in the environment he knows best, and not in some boarding kennel.
With pet sitting Campbell services you have someone who will bring in your paper and mail when you are away. This can prevent robberies as potential burglars will never know you were away.
Use recommendations from friends
It is always better to choose pet sitting Campbell services based on recommendations from friends, relatives, dog trainer, vet or neighbor. They would have tried out the pet sitter, and vouch for the care they give your pet.
Find out the training the pet sitter has completed, if they have commercial liability insurance in case of accidents and if they provide additional services like dog walking, play time and in-house grooming.
It is always better to choose a pet sitter who knows a veterinarian who will provide emergency services when required and one who has a written contract mentioning all services to be provided to your pet and its associated fees.
Make sure everything is in the contract
Don’t forget to ask for references of past customers from the pet sitter so that you can call on them to find out more about the pet sitter’s competence in handling your pet. If you are looking for live-in services, note down the specific times the pet sitter agrees to spend with your pet. Everything should be precisely written in the contract.
In addition to all this, ensure that the pet sitter records all that is to be known about your pet like his fears, habits, routines, medical conditions, likes, dislikes and medications.
The pet sitting Campbell services should meet your pet before you actually hire the so that you will be able to find out how they interact with your pet, and if your pet is comfortable with them.
Leave pet care instructions and sufficient food for your pet
Once you have chosen your pet sitting Campbell services, don’t forget to reserve them well in advance. Before leaving, you have to ensure that your pet is socialized and lets strangers handle him. Leave instructions pertaining to the pet’s medications, food habits and routines, leave sufficient food for the length of your absence and maintain all of your pet’s vaccinations.
After doing all this, and ensuring that the rates of the pet sitting Campbell services are okay to you, you can leave for your trip and enjoy yourself there. But don’t forget to take along the pet sitter’s phone number in case of changes in plans or just to call up to find out how your pets are doing.
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