Talk with your Animals

We try to do the right things by our pets. After all, they are like our kids. They are part of the family. Unfortunately, most of us have to work. We spend 8 hours at the office and another 2 hours fighting traffic. We must leave our pets alone or drop them someplace to be boarded. Then, when it’s finally time for a vacation, you have to leave him in a kennel for days and days. Or, you can use Atlanta dog walking.

First of all, let’s look at leaving your dog alone all day while you are at work. Dogs don’t like being left alone. Sure, they are fine for a little while. But they like to have company. And they like to get out and have exercise. Exercise is vital to a dog’s good health. If all you have time to do is take them out for a few minutes to do their business, they will become sedentary. This can lead to obesity, laziness, and poor health.

A dog walker will provide a full 30-45 minute walk. A full walk is needed to have a health benefit. A good long walk keeps the heart and lungs strong and keeps the blood flowing well. Fresh air also does wonders for health and mood.

When stuck indoors all day, a dog stores up energy and has no way to get rid of it. He may wreak havoc in the house while you’re gone by chewing things or going through the trash. Worse than that, he may be so used to being sedentary that he loses all interest in exercise at all. That’s when weight gain starts.

When you use a dog walker, you will find yourself coming home to a happier, healthier pet. That’s because he got his exercise and also got a good nap. Napping is normal for dogs. It is when they sleep all day long that you have a problem. He will also be glad to have had a visitor that he has come to know.

For times when you have a business trip or want to take a vacation, pet sitters are a great alternative to boarding houses. At a kennel, all you get for your money is a cage for them to sit and somebody to serve dinner. Perhaps somebody will come by to take him for a walk. Any time he is out of his crate, there is concern about fighting with other dogs as well as the possibility of transmission of diseases. When they are in the crate, there is still the likelihood of contracting kennel cough which spreads through kennels like wildfire. Dogs get very stressed being locked away anyhow, especially with all the other dogs’ barking 24 hours a day.

Instead, pet sitters can come 3 times a day to give your dog some loving and of course take him out for his exercise. He also gets to have his normal surroundings, including his favorite spot to sleep and all his favorite toys.

Dog walkers will save you money. You can generally have more than one pet looked after for the same price as two. That is not the case with kennels. And that doesn’t even go into the issue of vet bills due to problems that arise after boarding your pets. Your pets are happier and you save money.

Do you have a furry little dog? Do you work exhausting weeks or plan on going on a vacation without taking the friend? Atlanta Dog Walking helped us walk our dog when we were at work. There is also Atlanta Dog Boarding, which is great for travelers.