Top 5 tips for hiring a dog walking & pet sitting service in South Florida?

Sept. 18, 2007 - PRLog -- If you are looking to hire a dog walking & pet sitting company there are a few things you should know first. Pet Service companies provide a great benefit to the pets and their owners. Daily regular walks and attention gives them the needed structure to create a stable, relaxing environment. The worrying about your pets while you are at work or on vacation is lifted by knowing that your pets are being well taken care of.

Here are the top five things to look for in a Pet Service company:

1. Qualifications and Experience
When calling a Pet Service company, be sure to ask what their experience is with animals. You would be surprised how many people advertise pet care and have never had a pet or been around animals.

2. References
Getting a list of references and CALLING them is a good way to look at their professional history. This will give you a good indication of how they will conduct business in the future.

3. Licensed and Insured
Asking for a copy of their license and insurance is a great way to separate the fly-by-night individuals from the professional businesses. Using a company that has a license and insurance is a safeguard for you and your pets. Most companies that carry these tend to be more reliable and trustworthy.

4. Cost
It is important for you to establish the price of each visit up front. The prices range from $15 - $20 per half hour. Services vary from just a walk ($15) to walking, playtime, watering plants, taking out garbage and bringing in the mail ($20).

5. Emergency Procedure
The Pet Service needs to have a back up plan if they cannot make the appointment. Most professional companies have trusted back up people to fill in for them if an emergency arises.

Karly Burnett owner of We Work You Play has a dog of her own and enjoys caring for the needs of the pets in Parkland, Boca Raton and Coral Springs. Her services include daily dog walking, pet sitting for vacationing pet owners, trips to the veterinarian and groomers.

She makes daily trips to Heron Bay, Parkland Golf and Country Club, Parkland Estates, The Hills, Mizner Park and more.

If you are in need of a licensed and insured dog walker / pet sitter, please give her a call and she will be more than happy to give you a list of references or visit her website http://www.weworkyouplay.com

Karly Burnett
Owner
We Work You Play
Cell (954) 937-1053
http://www.weworkyouplay.com

Website: www.weworkyouplay.net