Expert Secrets To Choosing The Best Pet Services For Your Best Friend

Pet grooming

From cut and blow dries, to dematting, baths, nail clipping, teeth cleaning and nail clipping, there are a wide range of pet grooming services available. Many groomers have undergone extensive training, and the alumni of the American Academy of Pet Grooming, for example, have at least 150 hours of instruction. So if you want to ensure your pet is in the best hands, it’s a good idea to look for someone who’s properly qualified.

Dog walking

If you don’t have the time or the energy to walk your dog, dog walkers can be a godsend. No qualifications are required, but check that the walker has experience in handling and walking dogs. Also check the number, breeds and sizes of the dogs that they will likely be walking together.

Daycare

Many daycare centers offer grooming services too, and offer the peace of mind that they are being looked after by experienced dog handlers. They will interact with other dogs, who will be separated into groups for the smaller and larger dogs for play and rest periods. It’s better to go for those will a low handler to dog ratio so that they can be properly supervised. Most kennels will require that dogs have had certain shots, and won’t accept dogs within 72 hours of vaccination, or aggressive dogs.

Boarding services

Many companies offer boarding services for pets for long and short stays. Some have indoor/outdoor runs, some have totally enclosed facilities and some house pets inside but utilize outside exercise areas. Visit the kennel yourself if you can, to check on cleanliness, safety, security, facilities and levels of supervision. Most pets that board are dogs and cats but, some also offer boarding for horses, birds, reptiles and exotic pets. The American Boarding Kennels Association is a good place to start to find reputable providers.

Other services

To ensure that your dog is in optimal health, dog nutritionists can tailor a menu specifically for your pet and advise on its feeding regime. You can also employ the services of a dog masseuse to ease their stresses and strains, or employ specialist trainers to ensure they are always on their best behavior.