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How To Keep Your Pet Calm When You’re Away

Have you ever found yourself worrying about what to do with your pet while you travel away from home? A few days without you by your pet’s side may seem like an eternity for them if they don’t have the proper care while you’re not there. If you’re planning on taking some time away or have something come up that requires you to be gone for a period of time, pet sitting is a wonderful solution, as it the least disruptive option for your dog and surprisingly affordable.  Below are some additional reasons how pet sitting can help give your dog some peace when you’re away from home.

Pet Sitting In Your Home Doesn’t Have To Be A Pain

Sending experienced and qualified pet professionals straight to your home will help take care of your dog’s every need. Some of the in-home options include walking, brushing, administering medicine, feeding, rehydrating, waste removal, playing, and keeping company with your beloved dog.  These services allow your dog’s daily routine to not be disrupted and ensures that they are getting the proper care, love, and attention that they need by qualified pet sitters.  Pet sitting at home not only reduces anxiety for your dog,  but has the potential to eliminate your pet’s unneeded stress while you are away.

Why You Shouldn’t Use A Kennel

It is true that some dogs do well in a kennel, but not all dogs are the same.  There is such a thing as separation anxiety for dogs, and it is not a pleasant thing for your pup to go through.  A study done by the Physiology & Behavior shows that “kenneled dogs can show more signs of distress that are common in mental illness.”  Sending your dog to a kennel can result with an increase in their anxiety.  Not only are they trying to cope with not knowing where their family is, but they are also in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people.  They don’t know their surroundings, and it only increases their anxiety because they don’t know what is going on.  That also might not be the only thing that changes for them while they are there.  Their sleep schedule may be altered, or their feeding schedule, walking, or playing time.  Moreover, your best friend’s chances of getting sick increase when they are at a Kennel, as they have more exposure to other dogs, and any illness or parasites they may carry!

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So How Do I Get Peace of Mind When I’m Away from My Pet?

If you could avoid putting your dog through the negative effects of a kennel, wouldn’t you?  By having a qualified in-home pet sitter take care of your dog, your worries should go away.  You will have the peace of mind knowing that your dog is safe and in loving and caring hands.  You will also rest assured that your dog is being cared for by an individual who has a passion for animals and knows how to deal with any issues that may arise.  On top of avoiding anxiety for your dog, you would also have the option of keeping on top of your daily household chores while you are away, which eliminates the need for you to impose on family, friends, or neighbors to look after your dog and house.  You will also get an extra sense of security knowing a professional will be in and out of your house several times a day giving the appeal that someone is at home.

 

Book Your Next Getaway!

Now that you know you and your dog will be worry free and in great hands, go ahead and book that vacation you’ve wanted to take.  Go on an adventure without having to worry about whether your pet is going to be okay while you are away. So what are you waiting for? Click here to schedule one of our in-home pet sitters near you!