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PERSONALIZED PROFESSIONAL CARE AND A CODE OF ETHICS

I understand that pets are members of the family. As a Pet Sitter and Dog Walker, I recognize the importance animals play in the lives of their guardians. The care I give your pets is extremely important to me and I look upon it as a very serious responsibility. As your pet care assistant, I will:

-->Treat every pet as if it is my own.

-->Be dependable-- it is of the utmost importance!

-->Be honest and trustworthy. My customers deserve it.

-->Respect and protect my customer’s home and property.

-->Always keep my promises and fulfill my commitments.

-->My success as a professional pet sitter is directly affected by the way I conduct myself and treat my customers.

Issues to consider when deciding on a pet sitter or kennel:

-->Kennels do not offer personalized home care services yet pet sitters do.

-->Some kennels are caged facilities with limitations to how often pet(s) receive attention.

-->Pets feel abandoned or miss their owners and the familiar sights, sounds and smells of their normal environment.

-->The loud barking of nearby dogs can overwhelm cats. Being left in a strange place can traumatize some pets, such as shy, nervous ones. Older pets can have a hard time adapting as they are so used to home.

-->Some pets get depressed and lose their appetites. Often it takes them time to adjust when they get back home.

-->In some places your beloved pets are kept in a cage or very small run and they get fed and taken out to relieve themselves but that's about it.

-->If the kennels do offer playtime or walks they usually charge an additional fees for those “extra” services.

-->The exposure to illnesses and parasites of other pets as some kennels accept reptiles and other small pets or birds is likely and facilities may not sanitize the facility multiple times a day as it would minimize their profit margins.

-->Dogs would be required to get a dose of Bordetella two weeks prior to the first day to help prevent “kennel cough”.

-->Staff may not always be on call 24-7 or be certified to provide care to animals. Also you never know who will be caring for your pet at all times.

-->Pet owner is responsible for picking up and dropping off the pets during kennel hours, providing less flexibility in scheduling or billing of additional charges.