5: Dog Boarding, Pet Sitters, or Family? How to Choose the Best Care While You’re Away
In this episode of Tales and Tones, host Mariska discusses the various options for pet care when traveling, emphasizing the importance of safety and comfort for pets. She shares personal experiences and criteria for selecting pet sitters, explores different care options including pet sitting, boarding, and trusted house sitters, and highlights the value of community support among pet parents. The episode concludes with heartwarming pet stories and a spotlight on celebrity pets, reinforcing the bond between pets and their owners.
Takeaways:
- Many pet parents face the dilemma of pet care while traveling.
- It's important to prioritize your pet's safety and comfort.
- Judgment from others shouldn't dictate your choices for pet care.
- A meet and greet with potential sitters is essential.
- Your pet's needs may change over time, requiring different care solutions.
- Pet sitting can be flexible and personalized to your pet's routine.
- Check the legality and insurance of pet sitters in your area.
- Community support can be invaluable for pet parents.
- Trial runs can help ease anxiety for both pets and owners.
Relevant links mentioned in the episode:
KONG Signature Small/Petit Ball
Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund
Paw-lebrity of the Week, Gnocchi the Frenchie
Gnocchi's clothing brand - Life of Leisure
Coming in the next episode:
In the next episode, we are digging into things your dog should not be eating.
Timestamps to relevant points within the episode:
[00:00] -Introduction to Pet Care Dilemmas
[02:23] -Navigating Pet Care Options
[05:23] -Criteria for Choosing a Pet Sitter
[08:07] -Exploring Pet Sitting and Boarding
[10:57] -Understanding Trusted House Sitters
[14:00] -The Role of Friends and Family in Pet Care
[16:35] -Community Support for Pet Parents
[19:05] - Fetch or Forget
[19:37] -Where Tails meet hearts - Crusoe The Dachshund
[22:19] -Paw-lebrity of the Week - Gnocchi The Frenchie
[25:19] -Final Thoughts on Pet Care
