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Senior Dogs Benefit from In-Home Pet Sitters
Excerpt : Do you have to rely on friends or family when you travel or work long hours? Senior dogs often need special attention. Routines are very important as your dog gets older. If you are working late,
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Benefits for your dog Reduced Stress - Keeping the daily routine as consistent as possible will help reduce the stress dogs normally experiences when they know you are leaving. With a pet sitter your dog can eat, sleep, and exercise in the areas that are 
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Prevent Illness - Health concerns are always a worry when you have to leave your dog with someone else. At home with a pet sitter your pet is not exposed to other animals that may be ill or carriers of parasites. Tender Loving Care - All dogs love individual attention. A pet sitter will provide this and more. Dogs can become spoiled with all the personal attention and will attempt to keep this going when the owner's return. Transportation - For senior dogs being crated up and moved to the relatives or a kennel can be traumatic. Since a pet sitter either 
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Benefits to your family Security - A pet sitter can provide many benefits as a house sitter such as picking up the mail, watering the plants, and turning lights on and off at various times. Peace of Mind - A professional pet sitter cares about your senior dog when you can't. Your pet receives individual attention, with walks and playtime so you can travel without worries. Not just for vacations A pet sitting service can be invaluable for the busy 
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Scheduled Walks - During the day senior dogs need a break. Many people can't get free from work so a pet sitter can be arranged to get your dog out for his afternoon walk. Appointments - Some pet sitters may provide a "doggie taxi" service to help keep your dog's appointment with the groomer or Vet without you losing a day's pay. Unexpected Events - What if you're injured or sick? A pet sitter can check on your dog or provide a daily walk until you are back on your feet. Check our nationwide directory at 
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Copyright 2006 Dave Eckholm About the author: Dave Eckholm is the owner and creator of http://www.olddogpaws.com a site dedicated to the care and comfort of our old friends. As our dog Tikki began to lose his eyesight and became grey around his muzzle, we were concerned for his quality of life. As a senior dog, he started to have special needs. We searched for new ideas, resources and products to enhance his life. Old Dog Paws shares this information, including a national pet sitter dire
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