What to Look for in a Pet Care Service
Nowadays, there are so many dog walkers and pet sitters operating in the south east Queensland region. Within the last year, we have seen an influx of people offering pet care services as a side hustle or as an additional source of income. Perhaps even your neighbour, friend or the kid down the road have offered to help with your pets for a carton of beer or an extra bit of cash.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with that! We even started out that way several years ago.
However, we now know that there is a considerable difference between an experienced and professional pet care service and the friendly kid down the block. And we can’t stress this enough!
When you book a professional pet care service, you will get what you pay for. When it comes to your pets and your home, you want to be choosing the most reliable and quality service on the market to ensure that your pets are receiving the best care and attention there is.
So, what makes us different? Here's what we can offer you:
- Reliability: remember when I said you get what you pay for? Our team are all police checked, fully insured, pet first aid certified and have more than 300 5 star reviews across our Google and Facebook pages. So you can be sure that your pets and home are in the safest of hands when you're enjoying your pina coladas on a tropical island. With vet bills racking up to thousands of dollars, choosing a sitter without insurance just isn’t worth it!
- Relationship between your pet and us: at Happy Hounds, we treat your pets as if they’re our own. We’re the experts in giving and receiving lots of cuddles and don’t mind slobbery kisses and sharing the bed with your furry friends. We also offer complimentary meet and greets to make sure your pets are comfortable with one of our team members prior to the service commencing.
- Communication: with any service that you book, we promise to keep you updated every step of the way. That includes daily texts, photos and posts on social media. Our pet parents also have access to our online portal, where they can see any upcoming bookings and when our team members are with the pets.
- Flexibility: after going through the process of choosing a dog walker, you don’t want to be walking out the front door, only to find out that your dog walker can’t make it today. That’s why at Happy Hounds, we have a whole team of walkers and sitters who are always ready to care for your pets. We are also able to cater to those last minute bookings!
- Affordability: this one is especially for the multiple pet households! At Happy Hounds, we don’t charge for multiple pets when booking an overnight stay, making it the more affordable option when compared to kennels or catteries. And our drop-in visits and dog walks are only $5.00 + GST per extra pet!
So next time you’re booking a sitter or walker, keep in mind who you’re actually choosing. Do your research, ask questions and always meet them beforehand.
Here at Happy Hounds, our team are equipped to care for your pets, and their sometimes complex needs. We’re here to ensure that your furry, feathery and scaly friends receive reliable, quality care, providing you with peace of mind when you’re at work or away on holiday. Choosing Happy Hounds is a decision you won’t regret.
For more information on the services we provide, have a browse through our website or send us a message.