As you might guess, a dog nanny is a caregiver for your dog. They’ll handle the day-to-day chores, freeing up your energy for playtimes and the rest of life. While a similar job to a dog sitter who may stay with your dog while you're on vacation or a work trip, dog nannies are typically a longer-term and more active position.

Just like in humans, diabetes affects how your pet’s body processes glucose and uses energy. Proper treatment involves daily monitoring of glucose levels and regular administration of insulin, which can be managed without too much trouble in your day-to-day life. But how can you make sure they get the care they need when you’re on vacation or need to travel for work?

If you're new to cat ownership or to using cat sitters, you probably have a lot of questions about how and when a sitter should be caring for your cats. If so, then you’re in the right place.

We always recommend in-home sitters over multiple drop-ins per day, as in-home sitters can provide the same level of individualized care your pets expect.

Leaving your pets at home with a stranger can be as nerve-wracking for you as it is for them — maybe even more so. You want to find the best care possible for them, but hiring for your pets is different than hiring for work. How can you tell who will be the best fit for you and your pets?  

The Fear Free System is a holistic teaching methodology that can help pets learn to have an active role in their care and reduce anxiety around unavoidable activities. It was created by famous veterinarian Dr. Marty Becker, who you might recognize from Good Morning America, to help vets, shelter workers, pet sitters, and pet owners create a connection with their dogs through positive reinforcement.

If you’ve been using Rover or Wag! to find pet sitters or dog walkers, you already know that the platform offers pet services at a variety of experience levels and a wide range of rates. However, due to the low barrier to entry, you may be wondering about the credentials of your sitter or the level of care your pets will receive.

The Fear Free Method is an innovative and gentle way of working with pets that prioritizes the needs of the pet and encourages positive reinforcement of wanted behaviors. While it’s more often talked about in terms of veterinary care or dog training, these methodologies are also useful to pet sitters. 

Leaving your dog behind can make preparing for a vacation or work trip stressful, especially if you’ll be using a new pet sitter. You probably have a million questions, but let’s tackle the top three that you should be asking yourself when vetting a new pet sitter:

Whether you’re leaving your dog for a few days or a few weeks, there’s a lot that you need to let your pet sitter know. At Grand and Graham Pets, before creating an online portal with client accounts, we used to provide this checklist for our clients to ensure that everyone is set up for success. We’ll walk you through each section in detail and provide a PDF checklist that you can use when you’re building your own instructions.

If you’ve never used an in-home pet sitter before, you likely have plenty of questions about how the process will work. At Grand & Graham Pets, we have years of experience working with new clients and dogs of all shapes and sizes, and we’re happy to answer any questions that might put your mind at ease. 

Let’s dig into a few of the ones that we hear most often:

If you’re nervous about using a pet sitter for the first time, we’re here to help. Let’s take a quick look at everything you need to consider before you leave, and by the time we’re done, you’ll be feeling prepared and ready to tackle the next vacation task.

Absolutely! Asking a family member or friend to look after your pets while you’re away might be your first thought, but it’s not the best solution for everyone. Whether you don’t have anyone nearby or have a dog that requires a lot of care, there are lots of reasons to use professional in-home pet sitting.

If you’re preparing to go on a vacation, you probably have a hundred questions racing through your mind. If you’re also a dog owner, you probably have a thousand. 

Whatever you’re wondering about, you can guarantee that our professional in-home sitters have heard it before. Let’s dig into the top five questions that we hear from clients: 

Preparing for vacation can be as stressful as it is exciting, especially if you have dogs in the mix. But don’t worry! We’ll help you get your pets ready to stay behind during extended trips, and fill you in on the secrets of the trade.

If you have a vacation or work trip coming up, you may be asking yourself if taking your dog with you is an option. This can work well for some dogs and cause extra stress for others, so let’s take a look at some of the concerns with air and car travel when bringing your pup along. 

Enrichment toys and activities are more than just the latest fad in pet care; these practices got their start with zookeepers and veterinarians as a way to improve the quality of life for their zoo animals. For household pets, enrichment can help prevent many problem behaviors like: excessive barking, escape attempts, anxious chewing, and general hyperactivity.

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