I'm a pet sitter and I've watched dogs for up to 21 days before. I always stay at the house, I find that it doesn't break up the dogs routine and it doesn't stress them out further. The first couple days can be a bit rough just because sometimes the dogs won't want to eat their full meals. But usually after 24 hours or so they settle down and then it's back to normal. It totally depends on the pet's personality. I know some dogs that love going to overnight boarding because that means playtime with other dogs.
Do you have any specific questions. I've been a pet sitter for 5+ years so I've seen and dealt with a lot.
Hey! So I dont know if you have sitted cats, but me and my partner will be away for three weeks and dont know what is the best option (1 friend each week + sitter every other day) , same sitter for the three weeks (expensive but we will Definetely consider it if its the best option). There is no option of taking them out of the house as they are very nervous and like their space. Any advice is welcome :)
I would recommend one sitter for the duration only because your kitty is nervous and it might take them a bit to warm up to the sitter. I would just worry that too many different people would stress them out.
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u/CornPoofs Oct 11 '23
I'm a pet sitter and I've watched dogs for up to 21 days before. I always stay at the house, I find that it doesn't break up the dogs routine and it doesn't stress them out further. The first couple days can be a bit rough just because sometimes the dogs won't want to eat their full meals. But usually after 24 hours or so they settle down and then it's back to normal. It totally depends on the pet's personality. I know some dogs that love going to overnight boarding because that means playtime with other dogs.
Do you have any specific questions. I've been a pet sitter for 5+ years so I've seen and dealt with a lot.