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?

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. 

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:

At Grand and Graham Pet Sitters, we know the pet sitting business backwards and forwards. If you’re just starting as a pet sitter in San Francisco, we can offer a few tips to help you stand out as a professional to your clients. 

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