Check out my top 12 list of what questions should I ask when checking references for a pet sitter. What kind of pets do you have? What kind of services do you use when you hire them to care for your pets? Did they meet you with you for a…
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Top 15 Questions to ask when hiring a pet sitter How long have you been working as a pet sitter? Are you insured and bonded? Feel free to ask for a copy of their insurance. Do you have references I can call? What kinds of pets do you care for…
You booked a trip away including travel and accommodations but you have pets at home who you can’t take with you. What do you do next to make sure your dogs, cats, or other pets will be well cared for while you are away? I often get asked how…
When you are out of town or gone overnight, would you prefer a pet sitter to stay in your home overnight with your pets? Alternatively, would you prefer to have a pet sitter who comes multiple times a day for shorter visits or a combination of both overnights and visits…
I am often asked why I require two sets of keys when caring for client’s pets. Whether we are coming as your dog walker for weekly dog walks or as your pet sitter caring for your pets when you are away, having two sets of keys allows us to be…
We often take calls or receive emails from pet parents with a new puppy needing puppy sitting or visits during the day while they are at work. These visits are for potty training breaks, playtime, and love. For puppy visits, at Rufus and Delilah, we often recommend 2-3 daily visits…
You work away from home for long hours or have days when you are gone for extended hours leaving your dog behind. You don’t want to leave your dog at home alone all day without stimulation, exercise, a potty break, love, and attention. Should you hire a dog walking professional…
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