Preparing For Your Dog Walker

In anticipation of your new dog walker, we’ve put together a handy checklist to help you prepare for your Stayin’ Home Pet Care Dog Walker.

1. Please be sure that we have the correct entry information, i.e. lockbox code and location, garage/front door code, and/or hide-a-key information. Please be sure to check the key to make sure that it works properly. It’s also a good idea to give a back-up key to a neighbor or friend that lives close (or simply hide a second key) in case of an emergency.

2. Please be sure that we have up-to-date security system information and very clear instructions on how the system is armed and disarmed. In the event that your dog walker accidentally trips your alarm, please be sure that we have the correct password for when the company calls or the police come to do home check.

3. Please be sure that we have all the correct contact information for both you and your emergency contact.

4. Please be sure that we have all the correct pet care and house care information. Log into your profile & view your information, updating your file if needed. Things to include if applicable are:

  • Feeding routine

  • Walking routine

  • Location of leash

  • Location of poopy bags

  • Location of cleaning supplies

  • Location of treats

  • If you want their collars removed or to stay on

  • If they are to be crated after the walker leaves

5. Please put anything that your pet can get into out of harms way. This may include wastepaper baskets, clothes hampers, remote controls etc.

6. Please be sure we have updated vet information. In the case of an emergency, we will transport your pet to your vet or the nearest emergency clinic.

7. Please be sure to leave detailed instructions if your pet needs medication administered. You can also contact the office at clientcare@stayinhomepetcare.com

8. Please let us know if you would like your sitter to leave a radio playing softly or if they should leave the TV on when they leave the home. Some pets find this soothing in their owner’s absence.

9. Please be sure you have downloaded our app so that the walker can communicate with you as to how the walk went.

Thank you for trusting us with your dog!

Karla Bauman
Stayin’ Home Pet Care Owner

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