9 Reasons to Have a Pet Sitter for Your Dog

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Whether you are leaving on a short business trip or on an extended vacation, your canine companion needs to be looked after. And not just looked after, but looked after well.

If you're on the fence about leaving your pooch with a pet sitter (either professional or someone you know) we've made a list of  9 reasons to have a pet sitter for your dog that may help you make an educated decision.

1 -  More One-on-One Time

Even though boarding facilities do try to spend time with each dog they house, depending on the occupancy, your dog may not get a lot of one-one-one time. However, if you have just one person to one dog, your pooch will most likely be spoiled.

2 - Less Chance of Contracting an Illness

If one dog gets sick in a multi-housing situation, then there's a good chance your dog could, too. The common "cold" that humans get (called kennel cough for dogs) is highly contagious and does have the potential to spread throughout a boarding facility. Keeping your dog at home with a pet sitter is one way to avoid this doggy flu.

3 - Pet Sitter Doubles as a House Sitter

This point is especially true if you have someone stay at your home with your pooch while you're away. Break-ins are common in this day-and-age and burglars know the signs to look for when the home is temporarily vacant. Your live-in pet sitter will be an obvious presence in your home.  Plus, you'll get your plants watered and mail brought in, too.

4 - Can Watch for Illnesses

If your pet needs medication on a daily basis or you're worried he may become ill while you're away, a pet sitter can administer the meds and look out for any signs of sickness. Be sure have your vet's name and number handy and some cash available just in case your sitter needs to make an emergency vet visit.

5 - Less Boredom

Dogs tend to get bored if they're left in a kennel all day. A good pet sitter will walk and play with your dog daily to help keep her mind and body active. This is especially important if your dog is very attached to you and tends to suffer from separation anxiety.

6 - Happy Dog

A happy dog is a healthy dog. Letting a pet sitter tend to your dog's every need while you're away will keep your pooch feeling fine. In fact, he may not even care that you're gone (that's a good thing).

7 - Can Stay in it's Own Home

Moving a dog to an unfamiliar location (such as a boarding kennel) can be very stressful on your canine companion. When a pet sitter stays in your home, your dog's environment stays the same, which will reduce any excess anxiety.

8 - Professionals Follow the Rules of the Trade

If you hire a professional pet sitter, these people are trained in this line-of-work. Often times they will be bonded and will have a written contract for you to sign so you know exactly what to expect from the pet sitter.

9 - Peace-of-Mind

Leaving a beloved fur baby behind can be stressful for us; however, if you leave Fluffy in the capable (and perhaps even familiar) hands of a pet sitter you can enjoy your time away without worry.

Pet Sitting is a Plus

Whether you drop your dog off at "grandmas" or you hire a professional pet sitter, your dog will be much happier in his own home, or in that of a person he already knows and loves. Don't stress out on your next vacation or business trip, get a pet sitter so you can leave with peace-of-mind and assurance that your beloved fur baby is being well taken care of.