A dog brings a lot of joy and love to your home, but sometimes you need help with your pet's care. No matter how busy you are, your dog still wants to play outside and have plenty of attention. When you're going out of town or if you're just extra busy at work, your dog can get all the care and attention needed when you hire a pet services company. Here are some ways they can help.
Dog Walking
You can hire someone to take your dog for a walk every day while you're at work. Your dog can be walked alone or with other dogs for a chance to socialize. This is a great way to break up your dog's day when you're working long hours. It ensures your pet gets a potty break and some attention that prevents boredom and loneliness.
Transportation Service
You may want to let your dog attend a daycare, dog park, or dog water park while you're at work. You can hire a pet service to transport your dog to the location safely to enjoy a day splashing in a wading pool or romping with other dogs. Your dog will enjoy getting out of the house, especially during nice weather. Socialization and activity help keep your dog healthy, and it also prevents behavioral problems that stem from the resentment of being alone all day.
Pet Sitting Service
One of the most useful services you can use is a pet sitter. These services work in different ways. You may want someone to come to your home in the morning and again in the evening to fill food bowls and check on your pet. You can schedule visits more often if you think your pet needs them. You might get updates on each visit by photo texts sent to your phone that let you know your dog is okay. Your dog may be happier staying at home over going to a boarding facility, especially if you'll only be gone for a day or two.
You may not need to use a pet services company on a full-time basis, but it's nice to have help you can rely on when life gets hectic, and you don't want to neglect your dog's needs. The services care for multiple dogs, and you might get a discount for the second pet. Many pet sitters care for cats and other animals too, so you can leave home for a few days and not worry about any of your animals.
For more information, contact a company like Spring Hill Veterinary Clinic.
Share15 June 2018
After our youngest daughter was in high school, I realized that I liked having people around to take care of and that my window for doing that was closing quickly. Instead of having more children, I decided to see about adopting a pet or two. I looked everywhere for a dog and a cat that would meld well with my lifestyle, and it was incredible to find a pet that I really connected with. However, I was able to find pets that I absolutely adored, and so I made them a part of our home. This blog is here to help new pet owners to adjust to their new situation and to learn to love everything about having new pets.