We have a personalized training plan ready for you and your puppy in our Zigzag puppy training app<\/a>, including teaching your puppy to be happy at home alone. If you\u2019re thinking of getting a puppy sitter, it can be worth asking our team of Puppy Coaches<\/a> for advice on who to choose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppy sitters do exactly that, they sit with your puppy, they are there to look after your puppy when you\u2019re away, have to go out for appointments, or when you have to go to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppy sitters are especially useful if you\u2019re trying to suspend absences (i.e. not leave your puppy home alone) because you\u2019re working through a puppy separation anxiety<\/a> training program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppy sitters will often offer services such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re wondering whether you should get a puppy sitter, then you\u2019ve probably come up with some of the reasons below. Puppies really do need company. They can get very miserable if left alone for too long. The peace of mind that puppy sitters bring can be well worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perhaps your puppy has got used to you being around and needs the company now you\u2019re going back out to work? To reduce the chance of separation problems developing, getting a puppy sitter to come by is a good idea. That way, your puppy isn\u2019t left alone at home for long periods when they\u2019re not used to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When puppies are small, they can\u2019t hold their bladders for very long<\/a>. It’s a good idea to get someone to pop in and let them out to the toilet to avoid accidents and setting back your toilet training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you\u2019ve started leaving your puppy out of their crate<\/a>, and you\u2019re worried about what they might be getting up to without it? Of course, you can always use a camera system<\/a>, but sometimes having someone pop by will give you peace of mind that your home isn\u2019t getting destroyed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Young puppies can find the outside world a little overwhelming. Having someone spend time with them in their own surroundings can be less scary. Plus, of course, your home is safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a very young puppy, they\u2019re probably not vaccinated enough to go to a day-care or be out on walks with a dog walker. Getting a puppy sitter in at these times is an excellent idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Day-cares can be great, but they can also be a bit much for puppies. They potentially won\u2019t get enough sleep and can end up really overtired and overwhelmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your puppy is on regular medications or needs a bit more care and attention than other puppies, then having a puppy sitter come by can be an excellent idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When choosing a professional puppy sitter, there are a few things to look out for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It kinda goes without saying, doesn\u2019t it? If your prospective pet sitter does not go gaga over your puppy, do you want them to look after your bundle of fluff? Hard no here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I know it\u2019s boring, but you\u2019re probably going to give your puppy sitter keys to your house, so they must have key insurance in case they\u2019re lost. Your puppy sitter should also have public liability as a precaution too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some puppy sitters do this as a second job and only work evenings and weekends, which is no good if you want them during the day as you have to go out to work. Of course, if all you need a puppy sitter for is when you want to go out socially, it might work totally fine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Honestly, there\u2019s nothing worse than being let down at the last minute. It\u2019s usually the benefit of employing a professional compared to relying on friends who \u2018love dogs\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many puppy sitters have completed pet first aid courses. This is useful to have, and if you find a puppy sitter who hasn\u2019t done one, but you really like them, it can be wise to suggest that they do one, maybe you can do one too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Puppies should be trained with positive reinforcement<\/a>, using rewards to teach them when they\u2019re doing the right thing. Avoid anyone who talks about using punishments or dominance-based methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another point to remember when choosing a puppy sitter is that gut feeling. This person will be part of you and your puppy\u2019s life, so you must trust them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a list of questions prepared in advance so that when you meet your potential puppy sitter, you won\u2019t forget to ask important things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some suggestions of questions you might want to ask a puppy sitter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When looking for a puppy sitter, there is no better referral source than recommendations from friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But what if you don\u2019t know anyone local who has used a puppy sitter to get that word-of-mouth recommendation. In that case, you can get referrals for puppy sitters from the following sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope you\u2019ve found this article helpful and that it\u2019s answered some of your questions as to whether you should get a puppy sitter, how to find a puppy sitter and questions you\u2019ll want to ask a puppy sitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t forget our puppy training experts<\/a> are always on hand to answer your questions about finding a puppy sitter or any other puppy-related question you might have. Download your trial of Zigzag today<\/a> and get started on your puppy training journey. Next, check out our puppy socialization tips<\/a> that will help you raise an adorable, well-behaved pup.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"Puppy](\"https:\/\/zigzag.dog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/freestocks-t8SxccV0Agw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\")
<\/a>What do puppy sitters do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Why should I get a puppy sitter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>You have to leave your puppy for longer than they are used to<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Your puppy needs the toilet often<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>You worry about what your puppy gets up to you when you\u2019re not there<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>You would prefer your puppy to be looked after in their own home.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>You have got a puppy who has not had all of their vaccinations yet.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>You\u2019re worried about sending your puppy to a puppy day-care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Your puppy has medical needs.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>What to look out for in a puppy sitter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>A puppy sitter MUST love puppies!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Your puppy sitter should have insurance.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>They have a flexible schedule that will work with what you need.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Do they seem reliable?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Would they know what to do in an emergency?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Do they use positive methods with the puppies they look after?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>Go with your gut.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>What questions to ask a puppy sitter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>Where to find a puppy sitter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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