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Mar 02

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Planning a Vacation? What about the Dog?

A family vacation is something to look forward to. However, there are some places you just can’t take your dog, and if that’s the case, you will need to make arrangements for their pet care. Friends and family can’t always be relied on and some dogs just don’t settle in a boarding kennel. If your dog falls into one of these categories, a pet sitter may be the best solution.

What is a Pet Sitter

A pet sitter is someone who is paid to visit your dog or pets at least once daily. If you are on a trip, usually three visits or more are recommended. A pet sitter will play with your pets, feed them and make sure they are okay. Pet Sitters are professionals whose job is to ensure your dog is healthy and happy while you’re away.

Advantages to Hiring a Pet Sitter

Your dog can stay in familiar surroundings, and not have to put up with the sounds and smells of a boarding kennel.
You can be confident your dog will be fed what you want him to eat. This is particularly important if your dog has food sensitivities.
Dogs are creatures of habit. A pet sitter will fit in with your dog’s regular schedule so his routine isn’t disrupted too much. Does he have his regular walk at 2pm? A pet sitter can arrange to walk him at that time each day.
Your dog will receive one on one attention during the pet sitter’s visits, because he is the only dog she will be taking care of at that time.
Your dog is much less likely to be exposed to infectious disease. No matter how well vaccinated your dog is, and no matter how clean a boarding kennel, there is still the risk of your dog catching a respiratory infection. That won’t happen if you use a pet sitter.
A pet sitter wil be able to collect your mail, water your plants and take the trash can out when it’s garbage pickup day. These extra services can also give the impression that someone is at home, which may help prevent a break in.

How do I Choose a Pet Sitter?

You can find a professional pet sitter online, through Google Business Listings, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS), or Pet Sitters International. Always ask for references, and make sure that your pet sitter is bonded and insured.

Questions to ask a Pet Sitter

What services are included in the daily fee?
Will they collect mail and water plants while they are tending to your dog?
What will they do with your dog while they are there – play ball, take him for a walk, perhaps even groom him?
Does the pet sitter have a vet release form? It’s a great idea just in case there is a need for them to seek treatment from your veterinarian while you are away.

By hiring a pet sitter, your dog can relax at home while you enjoy your vacation. That’s a win-win situation for both you and your dog.

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Aug 16

Cape Cod Kennel Dog Boarding vs Pet Sitting

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Cape Cod Dog Boarding Kennel vs Pet Sitting

Cape Cod offers many pet care choices for dog and cat owners who must leave their beloved animals behind while they travel. Many people first consider a friend or the local kennel. But there are more choices than ever now when considering the well being of your pet. This article will explain several factors for pet owners to consider when making arrangements for the comfort and safety of their dogs, cats and other animals. The topics of diet and exercise will briefly be addressed, along with tips to help your pets avoid separation anxiety and stress that goes along with travel plans when we leave our animals behind. Hopefully this article will help to provide good information to the pet public on available dog boarding and pet sitting choices.

Leaving Cape Cod on Vacation?

Your pets always depend on you for comfort and care, even when you are traveling. So when you leave Cape Cod on your next trip, you should consider hiring someone you trust. Simply having a friend or neighbor watch your pets can prove disastrous. They probably do not possess the experience or have enough time to properly care for your pets, especially during long trips or vacations. If a vet visit is required that may cause a strain too.
The two most popular choices for Cape Cod dog and cat owners are kenneling and pet sitting.

Cape Cod Boarding Kennels

Cape Cod Kennels
Boarding at a kennel will avoid the stress of a long trip in the car or airplane. It can allow your animals to stay where they are welcome and usually you can pay an extra fee to receive playtime and exercise. Your pets will be fed and cared for while you travel. The kennel will monitor your dog along with many other dogs in a dormitory style setting. Cats are usually stacked in crates. If there is a detectable health problem the kennel will call a vet. Security is normally a top concern at kennels, which are designed to thwart any escape attempts by confining your pets in a cage. When you arrive from your trip, you usually have a small window of opportunity make a trip out to the kennel and pick up your pets.

Potential drawbacks to using a boarding kennel include:

Kennels can add to stress and anxiety because your animals will be in an unfamiliar environment.
Your pets will be surrounded by unfamiliar dogs, people and smells.
Some pets may even be exposed to the health problems of other animals such as kennel cough.
If you have animals such as birds, reptiles or other exotic animals it is unlikely that any kennel will take them.
Your dogs and cats may not be on their regular diet, which can cause digestive problems.

Cape Cod Pet Sitting

CapeK9Cardio is a professional pet sitting and dog walking company that offers many advantages over traditional dog boarding and kennels for about the same price. Our service can actually be more affordable than a kennel for multiple pet families!

Pet Sitting Benefits

Your pets will all receive love and attention each day, several times per day.
Your animals will avoid the extra stress involved with traveling.
Your dogs and cats are comfortable in the environment they know best – HOME!
Your animals will be on their regular diet, eating only their food and treats.
Dog walks or runs everyday are included!
No risk of exposure to disease or other animals in a strange and unfamiliar place.
Avoid the inconvenience of picking up your dog after a long trip.

Pet Owner Benefits

Pet Sitting

Your friends and neighbors will not be burdened by your pets.
You will have complete peace of mind knowing your animals are just a phone call away, being well cared for by a professional.
Your home will have a lived in appearance. An added FREE security benefit.
Mail and newspaper retrieval, watering of plants, alternating blinds and lighting and more – we do a lot more than just care for animals and we tabulate it all on a checklist.
When you arrive home, your pets will be there to welcome you. No hassle of trying to pick them up and no risk of being late to get them.

Visit our website for a complete list of rates and services. We will come to your home and answer any questions during our free pet consultation.

CapeK9Cardio
“A Fit Dog is a Happy Dog”

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Apr 03

April Vacation on Cape Cod – Pet Sitting

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Cape Cod Pet Sitting – better than a Kennel

Dog and cat owners all over Cape Cod will soon be faced with a decision during their upcoming vacations: travel with their pets, put them in a kennel, have a friend watch them, or entrust a Professional Pet Sitting Company like CapeK9Cardio.

Traveling with pets is not always possible. Most cats and dogs do not do well on the road. There are a variety of changes that not all pets can handle, such as new food or water and movement on the road. Not always a good combination.

Kennels can be traumatizing for pets and usually don’t provide much exercise. This foreign confinement can often lead to unnecessary stress for our beloved cats and dogs.

Leaving pets with a friend may cause strain on a friendship. If there’s a problem, or a vet visit is needed will they handle that properly and will the veterinarian allow them to have your dog treated?

There is a pet care solution! PET SITTING! Pet sitting on Cape Cod with CapeK9Cardio offers many advantages over a kenneling or using a friend for pet owners who are traveling during April vacation.

Your pets and home are visited several times a day – providing security and comfort!
Your animals will be on their normal diet.
We are Bonded and Insured to provide care and love in a comfortable setting that your dog is used to.
Your dogs will receive high quality exercise everyday – keeping their minds and bodies occupied and relieving stress!
Home is a safe comfortable place for your Cape Cod pets.

Call CapeK9Cardio, or visit our Cape Cod Pet Sitting Service website today and make arrangements for your dog’s care while you travel. Your Cape Cod pets will be safe in the comfort of their own home. Their own toys, bedding and scents they are used to will surround your pets.

Other important tips for pet owners when traveling away from their pets: Diet should not change. Your dogs and cats should only gradually change their diets if needed or recommended by a vet. Changing a dog’s diet suddenly will add to the stress of being away from their loved ones.

Exercise is vital for a dog’s health and well being. Daily exercise service is included with Pet Sitting Services from CapeK9Cardio. We provide dog running or dog walking during each day of service. Longer exercise sessions are available.

Your pets will still miss you, but they are home waiting for you. They’ll be getting dog exercise and plenty of love everyday. Our trained professional pet sitters and dog walkers understand dog’s and cat’s needs. Our pet sitters and dog walkers take detailed notes on each visit, and follow your instructions given during the free consultation. We also have you sign a vet release form, should the need for a visit arise. We are also bonded and insured pet sitting business for your Cape Cod pet’s protection and your piece of mind.

Jason Michaud
Owner – Runner
CapeK9Cardio, LLC.
877-K9-CARDIO
877-592-2734

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