These Questions will help find the right Pet Sitter for you
It is naturally a bit overwhelming when you first hire a pet sitter, particularly as your dog is part of the family and you want to make sure you have chosen the best for them. As pet sitting is a popular job, you need to be able to filter out who would work best for you and you can do this by asking these questions: 1. How long have they been a pet sitter for and what did they did previously? It's great to establish how long they have been in the industry for and figure out what experience they might have. If they are new to the industry, about a year or less, don't shoot them down from the get go, find out more qualities about them.
You don't have to find out what they did previously, it's dependent on how the conversation flows but nevertheless, it's good to find out what background they have to find what transferable skills they might have. 2. Are they insured, DBS and first aid trained? We would recommend that these are the basics required for a pet sitter and would offer the ultimate peace of mind. If they don't have the following then red flags can be raised. If you are meeting up with a boarder, these requirements are different in that they are required to be registered with local council in their area.
What experience do they have?
If you have a pet that has certain quirks and requirements, from a senior cat to a reactivity dog, you need to recognise and understand what experience the pet sitter has and whether they feel comfortable with the set up.
How do their services work, pricing and booking system?
Like any service given, you want to see if the expectations are matched. You need to find out what services they offer and under what perimeters, such as do they offer 1-1 walks, group walks or mixed? would they change the litter trays? will they take the bin out on stays if needed? You will need to figure out it's financial sustainable for you and how do you book: direct message, via website or other?
Alongside the questions, watch how they interact with your pet and how your pet interacts with them. If there is hesitation on both ends or it feels that they don't respect your pet's space, this won't be the pairing for you. The pet must always come first.
Comments