Petsitters, as in any profession, are exposed to danger. Unfortunately, pets are just animals and in the face of danger they can react instinctively to defend themselves. What to do to avoid danger? Below we will present you in points how you can ensure your safety as a pet sitter:
- Try to ask pet owners for details - first of all, make sure that the owner tells you exactly what the pet's day looks like, how it reacts to stressful situations, what is its attitude towards children and other animals, is it aggressive how he reacts to loneliness.
- Ask open-ended questions
- Take care of your education - the more you know about animal behavior, the better prepared you will be for emergencies. Plus, you'll be better prepared to talk to the pet owner. Thanks to your knowledge, you will also gain in the eyes of the owner. You will be an expert in this field for him.
- Take care of hygiene - wash your hands after contact with a pet and/or its feces and/or food. Zoonotic diseases are quite common, and contact with a foreign pet without maintaining hygiene standards can pose a serious risk of contracting disease or parasites.
- Accept only vaccinated and dewormed animals
- Respect your pet's personal space - if you notice that your pet avoids your touch, do not insist on contact. By violating his space, he will feel threatened and may hurt you. It is best to leave such an animal alone. It needs time to get used to the new situation and environment.
- Be aware of the risks
We have described the topic in detail on our blog: https://animalhotels.com/blog/porady-i-ciekawostki/praca-petsitter-najwazwane-zasady-bezpieczenstwa
