{"id":492,"date":"2023-05-01T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T19:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/?p=492"},"modified":"2023-05-01T15:00:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T19:00:44","slug":"highlighting-the-key-points-of-pet-sitter-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truecareveterinaryhospital.com\/blog\/highlighting-the-key-points-of-pet-sitter-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Highlighting the Key Points of Pet Sitter Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It would be lovely if everyone working in the field of pet sitting or dog walking both loved animals and <\/em>respected their client\u2019s property. Unfortunately, that\u2019s not always the case. Since your pet\u2019s health, safety, comfort, and happiness mean so much (and perhaps even more so in your absence), it can seem rather daunting to find an individual that checks all the right boxes. We can help you zero-in on the finer points of pet sitter safety so you can achieve peace of mind while away from your pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Quick Assessment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Finding the right match can be as easy as getting a great recommendation from someone you trust. This is how pet sitters build their reputations. However, to ensure that your pet receives the same type of attention and level of care they\u2019re used to, we recommend the following pet sitter safety tactics: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spend Time Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even when you have great reviews to back up your choice of pet sitter, it is essential that you meet and spend some time together. This way you can observe how they interact with your pet while learning more about the person that will be staying with them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your pet doesn\u2019t appear relaxed or at ease while in the company of their potential sitter, please don\u2019t ignore this sign. Sure, they could eventually warm up to this person. But if you have any doubts about compatibility, keep looking for the right match. When it comes to pet sitter safety, it\u2019s always best to be safe than sorry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Quizzical<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your pet sitter is likely well-versed in pet first aid, CPR, and emergency protocol<\/a>. Hopefully, they will never need to use it, but it\u2019s ideal if they come equipped. Ask to see specific credentials, and quiz them on what they would do in certain hypothetical situations that involve your pet. This could center on natural disasters, dog bites, what to do if your pet goes missing or gets lost, how to treat specific injuries, and their experience addressing signs of illness<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether your pet sitter will stay at your home, or your pet will stay with them at theirs, it\u2019s a good idea to provide them with a pet emergency kit. We recommend completing it with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n