Are you ready to dog sit for the first time? A fresh start always seems to look scary, but we are here to make your job easy by providing you with the handy tips and tricks to handle the dog for the first time like a professional. Enjoy convenience, consistency, and flexibility in this profession and earn loads of money while you play or sit cute dogs as we got it all covered for you!

Tip 1: Never miss a chance to meet and greet the dog owner before the dog sit

Meeting and interacting with the dog owner beforehand can prepare you for the dog to sit. You can ask some crucial information related to the dog you are about to sit like the dog’s behavior, favorite toy or food treat, ask if the dog has some medical condition or the dog is vaccinated, what commands the dog understand and follow, or is the dog friendly when around other animals, what are his feeding habits, daily routine and more. When you spend some time with the owner and the dog, It helps the dog to feel comfortable once the owner has left.

Tip 2: Get yourself ready for any emergency

Before the owner leaves:

Ask for the emergency contact number or vet’s address and phone number.
Get yourself clear with details like the dog’s energy level, like if he needs extra hours of playtime, if the dog is potty trained or not, does the dog have any allergy or dietary restrictions, and more.
Ask the owner for a feeding bowl, leash, dog food, home security, Wi-Fi passwords, and emergency cash.

In front of the owner, check if the dog has a skin infection or injuries. This is helpful as you can instantly inform the owner of the dog’s injury and be safe from any blame later.

Tip 3: It takes time for the dog to accept you around him

Once the owner has left, the dog might not come near you or show some unusual behavior. Don’t hurry, be patient, and take your time to build a happy relationship with the dog

Tip 4: Follow the instruction or checklist the owner has created

Ensure that the dog follows his/her daily routine by attending to the schedule the owner has created. To be at the forefront, send live photos or videos of every dog’s activities like pee, poo, feeding, playing, and more to the owner. This will make the owner love and trust you even more.

Tip 5: Be relaxed and have faith in yourself

Be prepared that the owner won’t tell you everything or hide the density of the information he/she is providing you. For example, the owner might say to you that the dog doesn’t bark on other animals, and you may end up facing the same situation when sitting. Here, only your relaxed mindset can help in handling any unforeseen situation.

Trick 1: Always make sure to keep the dog on a leash when taking him out for a walk as it prevents him from running away, or getting into an unforeseen accident, or fighting with other animals nearby

Trick 2: Always make sure to close or lock every door and window of the house. As the dog can run out of the house, suddenly creating a problematic situation for you. It is better to keep an eye on him, even if the dog is the friendliest of all.

Trick 3: Always wear animal handling gloves for dog sitting. These gloves can be lifesavers and save you from getting blisters, nail scratches, and dog bites.

Trick 4: Always make sure when you are sitting an aggressive dog, never snatch his toys or touch him when he is feeding and keep his favorite food treat in your pocket as when the situation becomes difficult to handle, food treats can calm him. Also, when you are walking him, put him on a leash and keep a distance between him and other dogs passing nearby.

Trick 5: Always make sure to ask for pee pads before the owner leaves, as a dog's pee leaves spots on the floor.

Thanks,

CuddlyTails team

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