Preparing your animal for pet-sitting
Communicating with your pet before it goes into care can make all the difference in terms of stress for both the animal and the people around it.
Communicating with your pet before it goes into care can make all the difference in terms of stress for both the animal and the people around it.
What are you going to do with your pet on vacation? I imagine this question has crossed your mind if you're planning to be away from home. Many other questions may also arise... What's the best option for him? Who should you ask to look after him? Would he be better off in a boarding home or is it better to keep him in his own environment? Does he need to meet or get to know his sitter before he leaves? Will he be stressed or worried? Will he behave appropriately so as not to inconvenience his sitter? Will he be able to adapt to the other animals, the keeper, and the new environment? These questions, sometimes tinged with anxiety, are all legitimate. They may be of concern to you, as you're surely keen to find the ideal solution for your pet and the people involved, should you decide to take him in.
As you can imagine, it's very important to let your pet know what's going on and what to expect. If there are two possible guardians, you can introduce them to him in a SESSION WITH ME, or telepathically with him if you know how. You can then ask him for his preference and the reason for his choice. It's a good idea to explain the reason for your absence and, above all, to reassure him that it's temporary and that you'll be back. This is a good opportunity to introduce him to the other animals, if any, describe the environment, and ask him if he has any special needs. Having done several animal communications in this respect, I can confirm that this preparation is beneficial for everyone! I'd like to close by sharing with you a fond memory of my pet-sitting experience.
Pet-sitting in the countryside
A person tells me that her friend must go away for three weeks, twice, for surgery. The man is very worried about his dog. He is retired and has become inseparable from his dog. Having already had him looked after for a weekend by friends and family, he can't choose this option, as they work during the week. The other option is to have one person on weekdays and another on weekends. But he feels this would be too much of an adjustment and might destabilize his dog. He's considering placing him in a boarding kennel, as he's already done for a few days on a few occasions. But it would be too long this time, even if the dog came home for the weekend. Informed about me, the man asked me if I would do some house-sitting, knowing that I knew how to communicate with animals. I agreed to meet him and the dog two weeks before the surgery. The meeting went well: the dog quickly approached me and sat against my leg until I left. I agreed to keep him at his home for three weeks, twice. It's a date!
It was the ideal formula for the sitter and his dog, who remained in his environment, in his habits, with the same schedule. The retiree left with peace of mind, knowing that his dog would be fine with me. What's more, he received regular news from me since I was able to communicate with his dog. As a bonus, he had someone to take care of the plants and the house! For me, it was meeting a kind gentleman and this delightful dog. I was able to enjoy a wonderful moment of rest and tranquility in nature, while at the same time having another experience with a new canine companion by my side!
Have a great vacation!
Lynda Yelle Dolittle