Your Pet Deserves the Best: Choosing the Right Services For Their Needs
Buster was the name of our family dog while I was growing up in Tulsa. It was also the name of my Dad’s dog and his Dad’s dog before him. For those of us who love all things animal, choosing pet services from walkers to groomers to boarders is a huge process. Let’s talk about some things that could break down this process and make it easier to decide what services our animals need to make them, and us, happy.
A pet walker is a good place to start. Guilt weighs on me when I have to leave my dog for an 8 or 9 hour stretch while I am at work. There are days I run home on my lunch hour to let him out for a potty break. Then there is the constant concern that some favorite pair of shoes or leg of a table have been chewed up while I’ve left him alone. I think a great solution is having a walker come to your home and exercise your pet daily. I know you can find a walker who will come by your home once or twice a day as needed. We know we feel better when we are active and exercising. Our pet feels just the same.
Next, a good grooming service will do much to improve your dog’s attitude. Hold on a second, maybe it is my attitude that improves when I get a haircut and warm shave! Why not give your animal the same pampering. Haircuts, shampoos, and nail trimmings are all things that not only improve an animal’s looks but also their health. The last thing I want to be responsible for is getting my pet’s ears clean or making sure his teeth are being properly cared for. And, do we need to be reminded about those fleas and ticks? Forget about it! Grooming services range from $25-$50 and are, to me, worth every penny. By such a time that I figure out which shampoos, combs, brushes, or clippers to use, I would gladly pay a professional for these services.
What about boarders? I’ve heard that experts recommend starting to board your animal at a very early age. If you wait until your dog is about five years old, he will certainly develop anxiety when he is away from home for the first time. This boarding issue is a really tough one for me. There are both kennels and daycare facilities that offer overnight boarding. The question here is, do I choose a kennel that has an individual cage for each pet or do I choose a facility that is cage free and allows our pets to roam. I sometimes feel that my dog needs his alone time just like I do at the end of the day and wonder if he wouldn’t appreciate his own space.
I know this will be a personal preference but be aware of the choices. Bottom line is I want people watching my dog who will give him the extra time and attention he needs. The area to run in and his little pet pals are just extras. I would also do some research into the certifications that the business has. The American Red Cross actually has a Pet First Aid Certification. I’m sure the ASPCA and the NAPPS have certifications as well. By the way, in case any of you were thinking to yourselves, “He has a dog now? I wonder what he named him?” Wonder no more. B-u-s-t-e-r, B-u-s-t-e-r, B-u-s-t-e-r, and Buster is his name. Was there ever a doubt?
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