subject: Tips For Choosing An Austin Dog Walking Service [print this page] Are the owner of an energetic and rambunctious canine? Do you lack the time or energy to play with your canine friend for helping to release some of his energy? Exercising your pet can mean a great deal to his health and to his mood. For those dog owners living in the Austin area, follow these tips for choosing Austin dog walking services.
Keep in mind the dog walker you choose is going to have a great impact on your pet. In fact, those dog walkers that are great at their job will mean your dog visibly looking forward to that person's arrival. Choose the service that has experience and can provide you with testimonials from other clients.
The Pet Sitters Association, LLC, has a list of those animal services listed with them. Through this association, pet caregivers can obtain insurance coverage for the pets they tend to. Check to see if the service you are looking at is on this list. If not, ask about the kind of coverage they might have in the event there is an accident with your pet.
Make sure you know what your animal will be doing when with a dog walk service. Some services have specific parks they carry animals to for fun and exercise. Make sure you have your pet up to date with all vaccines before calling a service because it will be required. In this way, you or other pet owners will not have to worry about pets coming down with contagious illnesses.
Maybe you just need for someone to help with walking the dog around the block near your home. You might need someone to come into your home for sitting services while you are away. These are some services also provided in many dog walking businesses. Be sure to start calling ahead of time for the dog walker you need if you are planning to go away on a trip.
You should also know that most walking and sitting services in the Austin area are not too expensive. The affordability of knowing a pet is getting additional attention and care is not as much as you may assume. Check online for the prices you can fit into your budget for the needs of a pet.
Some dogs are wary of meeting new people and other dogs. If this is the case with yours, contact the Austin dog walking services about the ways of handling a delicate situation. Will you be able to have a few visits before the service actually begins? Does the walker take the time to sit with you and your dog during initial visits just for getting to know one another? These are important factors that will matter a lot later on.
