3 Ways To Use In-Home Pet Care When You Don't Want To Leave Your Dog In A Boarding Facility

If you're worried your dog won't be happy at a pet boarding facility, and you can't take your pet with you when you travel, consider in-home pet care. Your pet may be happier staying in a familiar home, and they won't get as lonely when they have a sitter. Here's a look at how in-home pet care might work for you and your pet.

1. The Sitter May Stay Full Time

Some in-home pet care companies provide full-time pet sitters so your dog won't have to stay home alone. They'll feed, walk, and care for your pet according to your instructions, and they'll also be a companion until you return.

If you have a dog that struggles with separation anxiety or fear of fireworks over the holidays, having someone in your home to be with your pet could give both you and your dog peace of mind.

2. The Pet Care Company May Come On A Schedule

You'll probably want an in-home pet care company to come at least twice a day to walk your dog and provide food. You may even want more visits than that. Talk to the pet care company about the best option for your dog and your budget. You may pay by the visit, but you might get a lower rate the more hours you book.

When the pet care company makes visits rather than sit with your dog all day, they often come in the morning and stay long enough to tend to your dog, go for a walk, and play with your dog for a little bit. The same service may be repeated around noon and again in the evening or as often as you request.

If your dog spends most of the time napping anyway, having scheduled visits might be a better choice for you than a live-in sitter while you're away since the cost will probably be more affordable.

You might want to install a video camera in your home so you can watch your pet during the day for your peace of mind. The in-home pet care service might also text you or send a photo when they service your dog so you know your dog is okay and being cared for properly.

3. Your Pet Sitter May Take Your Dog Into Their Home

Another option for in-home pet care is for your dog to stay in the sitter's home. Even though the home is a strange environment, it's better than being in a crate or running at a boarding facility where your dog might get bored, lonely, or afraid.

This might be the ideal option if your dog gets along well with other pets and the sitter. They may enjoy their stay since they'll have plenty of companionship and space to roam around all day.

For more information, contact a company such as Jerseys Pet Care.

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