Maintaining your pet's routine

Dogs like predictable routines and thrive on being able to count on their daily schedule. It can be stressful for them to be in an unfamiliar location. They feel most comfortable if they can go to bed in the spot they usually sleep and because of their acute sense of smell, they can even be reassured by your scent in the home while you are away.

 

Prevents separation anxiety

Separation anxiety can occur in dogs who don’t like to be left alone. The stress of being alone can make an animal frantic, and they may take out their fear on objects in the home or another pet. If a dog is left in a crate, separation anxiety can cause them to damage it, or hurt themselves in the process of trying to get out.

Pet sitting can relieve that stress and soothe your pet's anxiety by being consistently present and affectionate, as well as distracting them with games, exercise and cuddles.

 

Keeps your pet healthier

Not only can pet sitters monitor your dog or cat for illness and injury and take them for medical care when needed, but simply being able to stay in their own home prevents your pet from coming into contact with numerous strange animals in a kennel or boarding facility who may transmit infections like kennel cough or parasites such as fleas or worms.  

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