Four dog pet caretaker key points that busy owners should know
The pet caretaker of your dog, which is a member of the family, is anxious for both the dog and the owner. Especially for busy owners, there are many people who are troubled by creating the optimum environment and training for their dogs who are away from home, and destroying their homes. You may have to leave your dog and be away from home due to sudden troubles, business trips, or family affairs. At that time, training your pet caretaker and preparing the environment in advance will lead to your own peace of mind and the safety of your dog. Also, for those who live alone or work together, it is important for their dogs to know the external services that they can use in case of an emergency. This is because you are the only person that your dog can rely on. Therefore, I would like to introduce four points that the owner should know about his dog’s pet caretaker. We hope that you will find the best pet caretaker for you and your dog by referring to these points.
Point 1: Pet caretaker training from the time of a puppy
First, I will explain the pet caretaker training that should be prepared as soon as possible.
A reliable place: Familiarize yourself with cages and circles and make them aware of safe places.
The first step in pet caretaker training is to create a safe place for your dog. If you feel that the cage or circle is a safe place for your dog, the hurdle for your pet caretaker will be lowered. Specifically, from about 3 months old, I put my dog’s favorite snacks and toys in the cage and praise them if they get in even a little. If you can spend a lot of time in cages and circles by repeating this, these places will be a safe place for your dog, and it is important for the owner to prevent your dog’s safety and house destruction behavior while you are away. It plays a role.
Separation anxiety and problem behavior: If you leave your home without training, it will cause separation anxiety and increase the possibility of leading to destructive behavior.
Separation anxiety is a condition in which the anxiety that a pet dog feels when he is away from his owner causes mental and physical upset, and those stresses cause problems. For example, symptoms such as excretion in places other than the toilet, breaking things, barking wastefully, diarrhea and loss of appetite can be mentioned. If you let your dog stay at home without training, your dog, who is not accustomed to spending time alone, is more likely to cause behavioral problems due to separation anxiety.
Training to prevent problematic behavior: From about 3 months after birth, gradually get used to spending time alone.
As mentioned above, training starts from about 3 months after birth. It is important to get accustomed to the situation because problem behavior is caused by not being accustomed to having a pet dog alone. Training starts from a short time. Specifically, first close the door for a few tens of seconds to a few minutes and let your dog be alone. Once that is done, I will gradually extend the time. At this time, it is important not to praise your dog even if he / she can answer the phone without taking any problematic behavior. Make your heart a demon and let your dog recognize that it is natural for the owner to go out. Talk to your veterinarian if you already have behavioral problems due to separation anxiety and cannot resolve them. The problem behavior may be solved by having the patient propose a therapy that suits the condition of the dog.
Point 2: Prepare the environment for your pet caretaker
Next, let’s prepare for the environment necessary for your pet caretaker. Preparing an pet caretaker in advance is an important preparation for pet dogs and busy owners, and leads to a sense of security.
Ensuring the safety of dogs: Keep humidity and temperature constant. Use of automatic feeders and water bottles that do not easily spill.
If you keep your dog in a cage or circle with an pet caretaker, you will not be able to move freely even if your dog feels uncomfortable. Keep the humidity and temperature constant according to the season so that your dog can spend comfortably. Especially in the summer, it is necessary to wrap the ice pack around a towel and put it in case the cooler stops. In winter, it may be better to put more blankets than usual. If the blanket smells like the owner, your dog will feel more at ease.
For eating and drinking, we recommend using a water dispenser or an automatic feeder that prevents water from spilling. Because if your dog spills water and you can’t drink it at all, there is a danger of dehydration. In addition, dogs have a habit of trying to eat as much as possible at one time, and eating a lot at once carries the risk of vomiting, so it is recommended to use an automatic feeder.
Preventing destructive behavior: Free-range breeding is NG. Cages and circles that suit your dog.
In order to prevent destructive behavior during your pet caretaker and to ensure the safety of your dog, do not leave it free when you are away from home, and let your dog spend time in a cage or circle. The area of cages and circles required will change as the dog grows. You can provide a better pet caretaker environment to your dog by gradually expanding the pet caretaker space as you grow up while watching the state of your dog during the pet caretaker training.
(What to prepare) Toilet, bed, favorite toys, etc.
Adult dogs can tolerate pee for about 8 hours, but puppies a few months old cannot tolerate for a long time (even 6-month-old puppies can tolerate up to 6 hours). Even if your pet caretaker space is limited, make sure you have enough toilet space. It is desirable to have potty training completed, but for puppies who have not completed potty training, consider using diapers if you have a short pet caretaker. Beds, blankets and toys will be your dog’s favorite. Avoid swallow-sized toys and things that can be damaged if you continue to chew (balls, etc.) that may be accidentally swallowed.
Point 3: Pet caretaker available time and use of pet service
So how long can your dog actually stay at home?
If you leave only your dog and have an pet caretaker, it is estimated that an adult dog who has completed the pet caretaker training and is accustomed to the pet caretaker can have an pet caretaker for about 15 hours. However, in the case of puppies, it is said that the limit is a few minutes to 10 hours. Of course, there are individual differences depending on the pet dog, and it also varies greatly depending on the living environment. Therefore, if only your dog is to be away from home, the shortest possible time is considered appropriate.
So what if you have to stay at home for more time?
Recently, external services such as pet sitters and pet hotels have been enhanced, so it is important to understand these characteristics and make good use of them.
Using a pet sitter at home: Suitable for a few hours to a day’s absence.
It is recommended to use a pet sitter when you have sudden overtime work, when you have a business trip, or when you are away for a long time from morning till night due to a business trip on a day trip. Feel free to ask from 2,000 yen per hour. You can take a walk, change sheets, and check your physical condition, which will reduce the anxiety of the owner and your dog.
Pet hotel: Suitable for one to several days of absence.
We recommend using a pet hotel for a long-term pet caretaker. If you want to leave your dog for a long time, it is safe to try it for about one night in advance and check the condition of your dog.
Point 4: Let’s think about the best pet caretaker method that suits your dog and you
Finally, to find out the best pet caretaker method for your dog, let’s compare the advantages and disadvantages of an external service with your dog’s pet caretaker at home.
Only my dog is a pet caretaker at home: While the environment does not change for free, I cannot deal with any troubles.
In the case of a pet caretaker at home, the advantages are that it does not cost anything other than equipment and that there is less stress on your dog because it is in the same environment as usual. On the other hand, the disadvantage is that it is difficult to deal with sudden illness of your dog or abnormalities in the equipment of your house. Another drawback is that you can’t use the toilet or take a walk.
A pet sitter: You can take a walk or feed at a cheaper price than a pet hotel, but you can’t do anything else.
Pet sitters are cheaper than pet hotels and have the advantage of being able to take necessary care such as walking and feeding. On the other hand, even if you use the sitter about once a day, you may not be able to respond immediately to changes in your dog’s physical condition. In addition, pet sitters cannot handle home problems such as air conditioner malfunctions.
A pet hotel: There are merits such as trimming at the same time as keeping it depending on the facility and having a veterinarian, but the cost is high.
In addition to hotel staff, pet hotels may have trimmers and veterinarians stationed there, so it is an advantage that there is a sense of security because there is a public eye. There is also a facility that will perform trimming while you leave it at the hotel. .. Recently, the number of facilities with transportation is increasing, making it even more convenient. However, the disadvantage is that it is expensive. There are also other dogs, so it may not be suitable for delicate dogs or older dogs.
The introduction of useful goods: Watching camera, long-lasting snack
Many people may be worried about the appearance of their dog while they are away. We would like to introduce two useful goods for your reference.
The first is a watching camera. The performance of the camera has improved dramatically and various things have become possible. For example, you can operate the automatic feeder with a smartphone, talk to your dog by voice call, check the temperature with a temperature sensor and smartphone, and control the temperature.
The second is to introduce “deer bone” as a long-lasting toy. Ideal for playing alone and relieving stress, it is also recommended for pet dogs with biting habits. There are various sizes and hardnesses, so why not give it a try?
Summary
For busy owners, the pet caretaker for their dog is a source of trouble. However, by preparing regularly and making good use of external services, you will surely find a suitable pet caretaker for you and your dog. First of all, why don’t you try to work on it little by little from what you can do? By finding time to start the pet caretaker training and preparing the necessary goods, both the owner and the dog will be ready for the pet caretaker. Only you can choose the pet caretaker method for your dog, which relies on its owner. I sincerely hope that you can find out how to answer your dog by referring to the four points introduced.
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