Are you heading off on vacation soon? It’s time to think about what your pet needs while you’re away. Ideally, you will want to maintain the same comfort levels for them while you are enjoying the sun, so hire a trusted pet sitter or professional dog boarding services for your furry friend.
ID Tags
Whether you leave your pet with a friend, neighbor, volunteer, or boarding service, you need to make sure your furry companion has ID tags with personalized information encoded into them. These tags are useful for the pet boarder and give you some security when you are away.
The last thing you want is for your pet to go missing because you’re not around to call them back, or they run off to a strange location; with ID tags, they can be located again quickly. Modern ID tags contain information about the health of your dog so that vets can treat them.
Daily Walks
Of course, your pet dog is going to need their daily walks when you are on vacation. It’s best if you can arrange the walks with someone whom they are familiar with; this reduces the stress they feel as a result of your not being there. It also makes it easier for the pet sitter for walking.
However, it’s not always possible to find the people you want to walk your pet dog; in this case, you need to think about a professional dog boarding service or a volunteer. There are pros and cons to both, but with a professional service, you have more guarantees about service quality.
Daily Attention
Most pet dogs require daily interaction to keep them happy and well-balanced. Of course, it depends on their personality, but even the shy type will get bored and destructive eventually. A pet sitter should take the dog for a walk and make sure to play with them sometimes as well.
A dog boarding service might take your dog out of its home environment for a week or two, but it’s the best way to give them the attention and interactions they need to stay healthy. If your pet is on the extroverted side, then a dog sitting service is one of the best options for your vacation.
Some Treats
Now that you’re on vacation, it’s time to relax and treat yourself, but what about your pet dog? Don’t they need a treat as well? Don’t forget about your pet’s wellbeing when you head off on your holidays; they also need regular treats to keep their spirits up and keep them motivated.
If you have a pet sitter remember to pay them for some playtime for your dog and leave plenty of treats in the house for them to use. Naturally, you will want to hide the treats so your pet doesn’t sniff them out and finishes them off. A dog boarding service will treat them as a service.
Home Comforts
If your pet is living at home when you’re away, you don’t need to worry too much about home comforts; they already have their dog beds and toys to play with. On the other hand, if they head off to dog boarding, you need to make sure they take some home comforts with them.
What do you think?