Leave at least one and preferably two names and contact information of people you trust to make decisions in case you can’t be reached.Leave out any toys you want your dog to have access to, and put away toys that could pose a choking hazard.Make sure your backyard is secured, or instruct your pet sitter to keep your dogs on a leash at all times outside to prevent an escape.Leave a dog first aid kit for your pet sitter.Let your sitter know where your dog’s carrier or crate is in case of an emergency.Leave your dog’s leash, poop bags, food, bowls, and other supplies in a place that your pet sitter can find easily, but out of your dog’s reach.If the pet sitter will be going out, ask that the dog never be left alone wearing a collar with a hanging tag that can get caught in air vents or crate openings.If you have different breeds, you can include your dogs’ breeds with their names on your instruction sheet to rule out any confusion. Put ID tags on your dogs’ collars if you have multiple pets, especially if they’re the same breed.Most important, give your pet sitter your itinerary and several forms of contact for you – including your cell phone and the names and phone numbers for the places you’ll be staying.Leave the pet sitter a list of vaccinations and dates received. Many pet sitters will ask that you fill out a form explaining the type of veterinary care your dog can receive if you can’t be reached, including a spending cap for emergencies.Leave your veterinarian’s name, phone number, and location, and contact your veterinarian’s office to let them know you have a pet sitter authorized to care for your pet.Double-check that your dog has enough medication, and write out instructions for administration and where it’s kept, out of your dog’s reach.Leave detailed feeding instructions, including portion size, how many times a day your dog is fed, and other special considerations, such as feeding order of multiple pets.Make sure your dog has plenty of food, and label food containers, especially if you have multiple pets on different diets.This checklist will help you and your pet sitter work together to keep your dog happy, healthy, and safe while you’re away.
Luckily, there are some things you can do to make sure everything goes as smoothly as possible. Leaving your dog in someone else’s care can be stressful for you and your dog. *Dog friendly rental filter applied to results
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