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As a animal-lover myself, I know that hiring someone to take care of your collie is like hiring someone to take care of your child. You need to feel safe and comfortable in your selection because that person will be entering your home and interacting with your family, all while you are not at home. Rest assured that there are trustworthy people out there that can help you with your collie care. Here are some tips for finding the right pet sitter and walker for you:

? Make sure they are Bonded & Insured

This step is easy. Just ask for proof of insurance. The potential sitter should not get offended for you being careful. If the sitter makes excuses, this is a red flag that the person may not be insured and is being dishonest. If that is the case, keep on with your search.

? Ask for references

If the sitter does not give references during the consultation, be sure to ask for some. Don’t be shy. Call the references and ask them what ever questions you want. You should feel comfortable with your selection and talking to other customers will help. In fact, your sitter should encourage you to call upon their references.

? Read all policy information

Most accredited pet sitters and walkers have some type of company policies that suggest rules for the owner and rules for the sitter. These help for your collie’s safety and the safety of the sitter. Your collie’s sitter will usually have you sign and agree to the terms so be sure to read them thoroughly and if anything seems questionable bring it up, otherwise keep looking.

? Ask all the questions you want

Don’t hesitate in asking questions. Your collie’s sitter should be experienced and have answers for any type of situations you may have questions about. Even those that are just starting their pet sitting business should have some experience in dealing with animals. If you find this is not the case, you may want to keep looking. Example question: What would you do if our collie got away from you during a walk? Or, what are backup procedures if you cannot make it to our house to care for our collie?

? Spend some time watching your collie and sitter interact.

Again, don’t be shy. If it makes you more comfortable to walk with the dog walker or casually interact with your collie’s sitter before making your decision, feel free! Your pet sitter should be open to it and gladly spend some time around with you and your pet, either for a short walk or game of tag. This will show you how experienced the person is with animals and will help you feel more comfortable in leaving your collie with someone besides yourself. Your collie will likely let you know if he enjoys walking with the sitter. Your sitter should also be open to sharing his/her experience with your pet. Suggest that your they leave you notes on how the day went with your collie.

Being thorough in your hiring process will make you feel more comfortable with trusting your pet sitter or dog walker with your collie. Good luck in your search!
About the Author:
Mary Hickman is the owner of selectpetcare.com and offers pet sitting plano tx. Visithttp://www.selectpetcare.com for all of your pet sitting needs.

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