Tips & Advice for Choosing a Babysitter for Your Animals

Series Summary

Most of us love our pets so much, it's hard to leave them behind when we have to travel or leave the home for any lengthy amount of time. We might not miss them too terribly if we run to the supermarket, but on longer trips, we enjoy having them with us, and know they would much rather come along than stay home alone or go to a kennel. Kennel stays can be very expensive, especially if you want your pet to have a sort of vacation as well, but sometimes that is the only option – especially if your dog requires a great amount of exercise or attention. Traveling with your pet, however, can be fun for both of you, and quite rewarding. However, it is very important to consider your dog's character, personality and special needs before thrusting him into a totally new environment.

In this free video clip series, our expert will explain some crucial things to consider and understand before leaving your pet for your vacation. Learn about special products, bags, foods, kennels, and safety precautions that you must take, as well as tips for helping your dog socialize along the way. Tips on kennel use, methods for alpha dogs, relaxation methods and much more.

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm Beverly for Expert Village. In this clip, we are going to talk about what pet sitting is. Pet sitting is when a pet owner hires an individual or business to take care of their pets in their home while they travel. They will supply the pet sitter with a key to the house and some information on their pet; their eating or exercise routine or any medications they might be on and their likes and their dislikes. At the appointed time, the pet sitter will come into the home and provide care for the animals in the house. That means walks, picking up after them, feedings, meds if necessary, playtime and TLC. Most pet sitters will also do some home care like bringing in the mail and newspapers,watering plants, taking out trash and alternating the lights so the home looks lived in while you are gone. If you like, you can have a pet sitter spend each night in your home with your pet. If you have multiple pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish, turtles, rodents, the pet sitters will take care of those animals as well. Most pet sitters charge by the visit and rates will most likely rise with the number of pets in the sitters care. "