How Do I Prepare My Home and Dog For a Pet Sitter?
Before you hire a pet sitter, you should consider safety and security measures to ensure your dog’s safety. The following tips will help you prepare your home and dog for a pet sitter. You can find additional safety tips on the ADT site. Put your home security system to use to ensure your pet is safe. Make sure your sitter has a coded entry system, and install a home monitoring system.
Preparing your dog
These are some tips to make sure your pet is happy while being cared for by a pet sitter. Make sure your sitter is updated with your pet’s information, including current health information and medication information. You can also give your sitter detailed instructions, such as how to administer medication. Make sure to leave a journal of your pet’s routines and habits.

Give your dog a detailed list detailing what they need while you’re gone to make it easier for them. This is particularly helpful if your dog is housebroken. Your contact information should be clearly written on all food and water containers for your dog. Be sure to label any food containers clearly and include a detailed feeding schedule. Include how often and how many meals you want them to eat.
Preparing your home
Before you leave your pet with a sitter make sure that you secure any areas that aren’t allowed to be used by your pet. You should lock the doors and keep the windows closed. Your house key should be kept safe. If possible, leave extra food and supplies for your pet. If possible, provide food and water in a crate.
Make sure your sitter has all the supplies your pet needs. A detailed map showing the location of all items should be provided. Make sure they have the correct medication, and emergency contact information. Your pet sitter will appreciate knowing that. If your pet has an emergency, have an emergency kit on hand. Your pet sitter will appreciate the extra care you provide, so be sure to communicate with them to ensure that they get the help they need.
Preparing your home for a pet sitter
Prepare your home for a pet sitter by leaving essential information. Contact information, emergency numbers, and alarm codes should be included. Also, leave a list of your pet’s supplies and locations, including food, litter, and toys. If possible, draw a map of the house for the sitter to follow. Give the sitter contact information for a neighbor or family member living nearby.
A list of reminders can be left for the pet sitter. It can include feeding schedules and time outside. You can also leave information about the day’s trash pick-up, so the sitter will know when to collect it. Your house can be used as a housesitter for the day. Consider rewarding the housesitter if they are also responsible for house duties.