Lola & Company | Benefits of In-Home Pet Care

How can your dog benefit from having a regular dog walker? How can your pets benefit from having a pet sitter when you are away on vacation? Check out all the ways!

While you are away during the day, dog walking could be helping in so many ways including:

creates a routine which helps to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation
helps to release high energy
gives your pup something to look forward to while alone during the day
reinforces any training that you and your dog are currently on (basic commands, leash walking, etc.)
provides companionship when you cannot be there
provides socialization which makes for a happy and healthy pet
eliminates boredom which can lead to negative behavior (barking, chewing, etc)
allows for more frequent potty breaks
promotes weight control & increased exercise which has many health benefits
allows pet parent more flexibility:
- can attend after work social gatherings
- can run errands after work
- can stay late at the office
- less guilt & more of a peace of mind

Puppy Care:

frequent potty breaks = less mess for pet parent
promote healthy socialization
reinforce crate training and basic commands
for light exercise & stimulation which will help promote rest when returned to crate

Senior Care:

midday potty break = less stress for your senior dog and less mess for you to come home to
administer medication as instructed
frequent check-ins to provide TLC and promote comfort

In Home Pet Care vs Kennels

PROS of In Home Pet Sitting include:

pets remain in the safest environment
ability to maintain regular routine
less stress as pet is surrounded by familiarity
1:1 attention provided by pet sitter
ability to seek medical treatment for your pet when needed (make a vet visit, administer meds, etc)
no traveling required to and from a boarding facility
less exposure to contagious illness
cats, especially, do not do well with change and would greatly benefit from remaining in their own environment
provides extra security of the home

A Lola & Company - Pet Care of Wilmington, NC Professional Pet Sitter ...

is dependable
is invested in you and your pets 100%
becomes part of the family
provides individualized care
provides continuity of care for your pet
is prepared for an emergency
has a back up plan
eliminates the need to impose on family, friends or neighbors
provides real time updates
stays organized and keeps client informed by use of a user friendly software program