Budget plays an important role in many people’s lives. But, there’s a difference between budget and shopping based on price alone. If you shop for a product or a service based on price alone, you take the chance of making a purchase that might not be of the best quality.
While an important consideration to your budget, price is not the only factor you should consider when choosing a pet sitting company.
Here are some other factors to keep in mind:
Experience
Every pet deserves a pet sitting company with experienced, dedicated pet sitters. When considering a pet sitting service, ask questions about the experience of those involved. Do they have pets? How long have they been caring for pets? How long have they been pet sitting?
Services
A professional pet sitting company often offers a range of services, including overnight pet sitting, dog walking, and even special wedding day packages that allow your dog to be cared for during your wedding day or even to be present at your wedding in the care of a professional pet sitter.
Professionalism
If you call a pet sitting company and are urged to schedule your first visit, go to the next pet sitting company. Professionals will first schedule a free Meet and Greet to allow the prospective pet sitter to meet with you and your pets to make sure it’s a good fit, to learn more about your needs, and to answer any questions you may have.
Guarantee
A professional pet sitting company schedules a pet sit visit with a client – and sticks to it. If your assigned pet sitter gets sick or has an emergency, you don’t have to worry. A backup pet sitter will be there for the scheduled pet sitting visits. Make sure the pet sitting company you are considering offers the guarantee that your pets will always receive their scheduled visits.
Reputation
Most people will pay a little bit more in exchange for the comfort of knowing their pets are in the care of a pet sitting company that has a solid, positive reputation in their community. Read the testimonials on the pet sitting company’s website to see what clients have to say.
Choosing a pet sitting company should never be based on priced alone. Instead, also take into consideration these important factors – experience, services, professionalism, guarantee, and reputation – when deciding which pet sitting company to hire to care for your beloved pets.
