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DOGGIE
DAYCARE OR PET SITTER—WHICH
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?
Your
dog needs an outlet for his energy and inquisitiveness,
so you’ve decided you need a pet care professional.
But, which to choose?
Would your dog be better suited
to a doggie daycare or pet sitter?
Below are the types of things you will need to consider
when deciding which is best for your dog:
Choose
a Doggie Daycare If: |
Choose
a Pet Sitter If: |
| Your
dog is very social, enjoys being with other dogs,
is not aggressive towards them. |
Your
dog doesn’t do well in a social setting
with other dogs. |
| Your
dog suffers from acute separation anxiety when you
are gone. |
Your
dog only suffers mild separation anxiety when you
are gone. |
| You
have time to drop off and pick up your dog from
the daycare facility, and it is not an inconvenience to
you. |
You
don’t
have time to drop off your dog at the daycare facility
due to their hours, or it is very
inconvenient for you to do so. |
| You
are insecure about giving someone access to your
home. |
You
don’t
mind giving a reputable, professional service access
to your home. |
You can
get by with basic daycare, which doesn’t
necessarily include extra or personal playtime for your dog. |
You
want an affordable service, customized to your needs
and your pet’s needs, giving your pet plenty
of one-on-one time. |
| You
are confident the staff will keep your dog away
from dogs that may pose a threat to its safety and
well-being. |
You
are concerned that your pet may be exposed to aggressive
dogs in a daycare situation. |
| You
are willing to accept the risk of your dog being exposed
to dogs that may have parasites. |
You
prefer that your dog not be in the company of dogs
that may have fleas, ticks, worms, or other parasites. |
| You
don’t
mind having your dog vaccinated for Bordetella
in order to comply with the daycare’s requirements
and to protect your dog from becoming infected
with kennel cough. |
You
don’t
want to vaccinate your dog for Bordetella, due
to the extra expense, and you don’t want
to risk your dog’s contracting kennel cough. |
| You
are comfortable allowing many handlers to care for
your dog. |
You
prefer your dog to be handled by only one person,
who you can hold personally accountable for your
dog’s care. |
You
don’t
mind your dog being around dogs that may have bad
habits that could be learned by
your dog (barking, digging). |
You
are concerned that your dog may develop behavioral
problems by being around other dogs. |
Regardless
of your ultimate choice, be sure to check your pet
care professional’s credentials.
- Is
their business licensed?
- Are
they insured, and bonded?
- What
qualifications do they have for their profession?
- Do
they have ample experience?
- Have
you asked for and checked a minimum of three references?
- Seen
a copy of their insurance policy?
- Asked
area veterinarians about them?
- Do
they present a professional image? (Neat appearance,
clean facility or vehicle, literature with printed
business info?)
- Do
they have a website, and if so, does it
look professional?
- Do
they appear to be concerned
about your dog, and do they
show a genuine interest and compassion towards
him?
Weigh
all of
these things in
conjunction with the information
provided above, and you should be able
to make
an educated decision when
choosing the right pet care
professional for the care of
your dog. |
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