The number of daily pet-sitting visits that’s right for your dog depends on many factors, all of which our dedicated pet sitters can help you weigh to make the right decision for your furry friend.
The average dog needs three daily pet-sitting visits when its owner is out of town. For puppies, senior dogs, and dogs with complicated medical needs, four daily visits may be more appropriate. At the very minimum, dogs need at least two daily visits from pet sitters so they get the bathroom breaks and meals they need. If needed, you can modify the frequency of daily visits or extend our pet-sitting service if your return home is delayed.
Call Critter Sitters today at (404) 793-6178 to schedule pet-sitting visits with our dog sitters.
How Many Daily Pet-Sitting Visits Does the Average Dog Need During Vacation?
Most dogs are social animals that crave interaction throughout the day, not to mention needing several daily bathroom breaks. It’s important to schedule the right number of daily visits for your dog when you are on vacation to avoid boredom, accidents, and feelings of abandonment brewing in your furry friend.
Three pet-sitting visits per day are necessary for the average dog. Your dog may already have a routine of getting walked three times a day, so trying to scale it back to two times to limit pet-sitting visits could have negative results.
Tell us more about your pet’s daily routine, age, history of accidents, and anything else we may need to know to suggest the right number of daily visits.
How Many Daily Pet-Sitting Visits Do Puppies Need During Vacation?
Puppies generally need more hands-on attention, training, and oversight than adult dogs, and may need more daily visits from their pet sitters because of it.
For puppies still getting used to their new walking schedule, four visits per day may be necessary. Not only are puppies at a higher risk for bathroom accidents in the house, but they might also feel abandoned and lonely with anything less than four visits per day.
How Many Daily Pet-Sitting Visits Do Senior Dogs Need During Vacation?
Senior dogs can take it hard when their owners go away on vacation, and you can adjust your number of daily visits to accommodate your pet’s needs while you are out of town.
Senior dogs need more frequent bathroom breaks, so four visits per day is normally the right amount for these pets. Senior dogs can also feel anxious when separated from their owners, so more frequent social interaction with a trusted pet sitter is almost always welcome.
How Many Daily Pet-Sitting Visits Do Medically Complex Dogs Need During Vacation?
Many dogs are medically complex and rely on daily medications to stay healthy. Depending on your dog’s needs and how often it receives its medication, we can suggest the right number of daily visits.
Your medically complex dog may need between three and four visits per day from pet sitters. We can stick to your dog’s medication schedule and administer the right dosages at the right times.
While caring for medically complex dogs, our sitters can watch for signs of health issues that might need attention from an emergency vet.
What is the Minimum Daily Pet-Sitting Visits Dogs Need During Vacation?
All dogs are unique, and some might not need as many daily check-ins as others. Still, multiple daily visits are necessary to avoid accidents in the house and to feed meals, even for the most independent of dogs.
Two visits per day is the absolute minimum number of daily visits for dogs whose owners are away on vacation. Two daily visits may be too few for most dogs, and just right for others, like established adults.
Unlike cats, dogs need to be taken outside to relieve themselves. Think about your dog’s comfort when scheduling visits, and don’t make it wait too long between bathroom breaks.
What Times Should You Schedule Your Dog’s Daily Pet-Sitting Visits During Vacation?
Setting the right schedule for pet-sitting visits while you are gone on vacation is absolutely crucial so that your dog doesn’t get overwhelmed, upset, or confused when our sitters take over its care.
Schedule your dog’s daily pet-sitting visits around its normal walking and eating schedule. Limiting big changes keeps your dog on the same bathroom and sleeping schedule, and helps keep it calm and happy while you are away on vacation.
What if Your Dog Needs More Daily Pet-Sitting Visits During Vacation?
Sometimes, pets respond poorly to their owners leaving town, and owners realize that they need more daily visits to keep their dogs calm and happy. Our sitters are happy to accommodate you in this situation to alleviate any stress you or your dog feels.
Tell your pet sitter if you think your dog needs more daily pet-sitting visits than you originally planned for. If you need to extend pet-sitting services because of unexpected travel delays, your sitter can accommodate you, ensuring your dog is not left home alone and uncared for.
How Much Do Daily Pet-Sitting Visits for Dogs Cost?
Critter Sitters’ rates are affordable and transparent, letting pet owners know exactly how much they can expect to spend each day they are away on vacation, depending on the number of daily visits and the number of animals in a household.
Each visit from our pet sitters starts at $26 for the first dog or other animal. For each additional dog after the first, there is an extra $4 fee per visit. These affordable rates enable pet parents to keep all of their dogs together in the safety of their own home, rather than overspending on boarding at a kennel.
Get Help from Critter Sitters’ Dog Sitters
Get coverage from our dog sitters by calling Critter Sitters at (404) 793-6178.
