I have some quick advice for people who need a pet sitter. I was a professional pet sitter for many years and learned a lot about common mistakes people make when hiring a pet sitter.
- Do not hire a pet sitter who does not do it for a full time job (unless of course you are familiar with the person). Those who do it as their full time job take it very seriously.
- Do not hire a pet sitter who does not have a contract for you to sign
- Insured and bonded is not as important as you might think as it only protects you from neglect and theft. If you hire someone who does this for a living you are almost guaranteed not to hire someone who is going to forget to feed your dog or steal from you. This is their livelihood and chances are they are not going to ruin that. However, most responsible pet sitters will be insured and bonded!
- Do not expect your pet sitter to be able to do everything you do for your pet, but expect your pet to be fed, watered, walked, and loved on for at least 20-30mins each visit.
- Do not expect your plants to be alive when you get back home. We know how to feed a dog, but watering plants are sometimes beyond our capabilities!
- Most important, do not hire someone you are not comfortable with. If you do not trust them for whatever reason, don't hire them even if they have met all the above requirements!
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