Pet Sitting Services Check List

Finchley Dog Walking House Checklist

When Finchley Dog Walker provides a dog sitting service to our clients, we like to do an initial meet and greet with your furry best friend to familiarise ourselves and get to know each other.

When you plan to hand your beloved pet and your home over to a third party, even someone that has lots of previous experience and has provided references as a Professional Dog Walker and Pet Sitter, there is still certain important information that we need you to provide.

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Keys

Many of our clients prefer to drop their keys to their homes off to me, especially if I’m taking care of your cat, but can I please ask you to ensure that the keys are in an envelope with your pet’s name and your surname written on the envelope? This avoids any confusion and mix-up.

Contact Numbers

Whilst you are away, please make sure we have at least two up-to-date contact numbers for you, and if travelling abroad, please also leave details of an alternative contact we can get hold of in the UK in case of emergency.

It is also important that we are aware of your preferred Vet’s details (Otherwise, we will go to The Finchley Vet) along with details of any Emergency Plans you have in place.

The booking form covers most of the information we need to know about the care of your furry friend and your House whilst you are away. However, please ALWAYS double-check and confirm your booked dates via email and text to avoid any confusion on either side.

Please also make sure that the following are readily available, along with anything else we may need/require during the visit to provide our VIP care service whilst you are away from home.

Pet Sitting – Cats and Dogs

Details of feeding requirements – Where we can find their food and details of times of feeding so we can keep to your routine as much as possible
Food Bowls – It is always a good idea to provide a spare in case of problems
Toys and Treats – Leave in an easily accessible place
Where does your pet like to sleep – Is he allowed onto the furniture or to go upstairs?
Details of all medications and instructions for use -Please list what medication you give your dog if the dog gets sneezy or has a bellyache. How do you give meds should they be needed?
Emergency spare key – I’m only human, after all; accidents do happen, and we all lock ourselves out from time to time. Please either supply a spare key that can be kept at my home address safely and for use in any such emergency or access a key box containing a spare key as accidents happen and everyone gets locked out at some point.
Visitors – Please provide details of any visitors that may come during our stays, such as the Cleaner or Gardener. This will prevent any problems and the possibility of the police being called if I am not expecting their visit.
Refuse collection days – Details of the day’s bins are collected so they may be put out as normal.
Wi-Fi password – Access your Wi-Fi.

Our homeowners’ checklist is worth looking at

Dogs Only

Specific brand name for food and treats your pet usually eats – It is important to ensure good health that we know of any brands and treats to avoid if the food runs out.

List of things to avoid along the walking route – As an experienced Dog Owner (over 30 years including reactive dogs) and dog walker, I understand that not all dogs get on with each other for whatever reason (the same as humans). So that we can try and avoid any problems, please let us know if we are likely to see anyone on our walks that should be avoided or if we should avoid a particular park or a specific street. All these things that people do NOT think of can make our VIP service that much better and easier.

Cat sitting Only

For an indoor cat, please ensure plenty of cat litter tray liners and cat litter.
Small bags or nappy sacks for disposing of cat litter/cat mess etc.
Black Bin bags
Details of what days the bins are collected so that any rubbish/waste does not hang around longer than needed
Dust Pan and Brush
Floor Cloths
Cleaning material (if needed)

As well as House , we also provide cat sitting and other pet care services