GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PET SITTER

peter — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:45:11 +0000

When you are meeting your potential pet sitter for the first time, it is always a
good idea to have a list of questions or concerns to discuss with them. No one
wants to be hired if they do not understand the owner’s concerns or worries. As
a pet sitter, I appreciate hearing a little history about your pet so I can better
understand them. For example, if your pet is nervous and you know little tips
that help calm them, feel free to share those. If you have a favorite toy your pet
enjoys, be sure and leave that for the pet sitter when you go. The bottom line is
to make your pet feel comfortable with your chosen sitter so that when you
leave, there will be “joy in the land” after you go on your trip!

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WHAT SEPARATES A “GOOD SITTER FROM A “GREAT” ONE

peter — Wed, 04 May 2022 11:43:57 +0000

There are probably three or four “good” sitters for every “great” sitter so how
can you know which one is the “great” one? Here are a few tips:
First, is your potential person willing to come and meet with you and your pet
before you hire them? This is important because you will be able to see if the
candidate arrives on time, has reliable transportation, good personal hygiene
and a confident manner. These things are important for your peace of mind.
Second, how do they approach your pet? How does your pet feel about them?
This is not to say that your pet should run to them and act like they are good
friends necessarily. Cats especially can take a little while to warm up to a
stranger. The important thing, for me, is to watch how they interact from the
first moment. Do they invade your pet’s space? Do they seem aggressive and
controlling about behavior? Do they allow your pet to come to them or their
terms?
Finally, do you see the quality of patience? Of sincerity? Of enjoyment with
your pet?

There are many more qualities but I feel these are your strong basics.
Remember, be fair. You are a little nervous, so is the pet sitter, and so is your
pet. They will pick up on all these vibrations and you won’t necessarily see
everyone at their best and that is why I gave you some “character basics”.
Regardless of all the nerves, trust your instincts when you judge the potential
sitter by these 3 basics.

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