Choose a Dog Walker Your Dog Will Love

When you have a pet, being away from home can be really difficult—both mentally and physically. We know it can be a scramble to find someone to dog sit while you’re away, and sometimes, you just don’t have time to plan ahead and find the perfect person to walk and care for your dog when you’re not at home.  It’s always best to research and look well in advance of your travels and choose a dog walker your dog will love.

Why It’s Important to Choose a Dog Walker Your Dog Will Love

Even though it can take time, we recommend that every pet owner hire a dog walker that their dog loves. Hiring professional pet care can be more work than dropping your dog of with some relatives, or asking a friend to stop by after work while you’re gone, but it’s well worth it for a number of reasons. Here’s why it’s important to choose a dog walker your dog will love:

Peace of mind.

First of all, choosing a dog walker your dog loves will give you peace of mind while you’re gone, whether it’s just for the day while you’re at work or for a full week of vacation. You’ll always know that your dog is well taken care of and happy, which helps you to focus on working, relaxing, or whatever it is you’re up to while you’re away.

Consistency.

Plus, hiring a professional dog walker at the outset will ensure that you have someone to walk and/or watch your dog whenever you need it. You won’t have to scramble to find someone at the last minute, because you’ll have a professional on call whenever you need them. This will also help your dog adjust while you’re gone, because they will quickly get to know their dog walker and won’t have to meet and adjust to someone new every time they’re walked while you’re away. Not only will your dog love their new dog sitter, but they’ll be more comfortable, happy, and well-adjusted while you’re gone.

How do you find a dog walker your dog will love?

Finding someone to take care of your pet while you’re away is a lot of responsibility, so you’ll want to make sure you find someone you can trust with your dog. Asking other dog owners about dog-walking services is a good way to start. Whether it’s a casual question to friends and family, conversations at the dog park, crowd sourcing from online forums, or just reading online reviews of dog walkers and dog-walking services, getting recommendations from people you know is a great first step to finding the perfect dog walker for your pet.

Meet your prospective dog walker.

Once you have some potential dog walkers in mind, make sure you and your dog meet them before making any decisions. You’ll know right away how your dog—and you—react to a potential dog walker. Watch how the dog walker interacts with your pet and be sure to ask questions so that you feel confident in them taking care of your dog. Once you find the perfect dog walker, your dog will become familiar with them so that when you’re away there won’t be the possibility of fear or anxiety. The right dog walker will put both you and your dog at ease. You want to you end up with a dog walker that you trust, and one that your dog loves and will feel comfortable with when you’re not home.

To meet one of our professional dog walkers, contact our team today.