{"id":447,"date":"2016-10-07T23:08:27","date_gmt":"2016-10-07T23:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/?p=447"},"modified":"2016-10-07T23:08:27","modified_gmt":"2016-10-07T23:08:27","slug":"pet-sitters-keep-pet-safe-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/pet-sitters-keep-pet-safe-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Sitters Keep Your Pet Safe During Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-448 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/dog-714861_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"dog-714861_960_720\" width=\"480\" height=\"720\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 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Home<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Pet_Sitters_Make_Halloween_Safer_For_Your_Dog\"><\/span>How Pet Sitters Make Halloween Safer For Your Dog<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The holidays are always a special time of year.\u00a0 Most people that have pets love to include their animals in their celebrations.\u00a0\u00a0 Do you have a pet that you would like to include in your Halloween fun?\u00a0 Dressing them up and making special treats can be exciting, but you have to be careful to avoid anything that is potentially harmful. \u00a0Pet sitters for the holidays are a great way to make sure your pet is safe while you have your costume party or go trick or treating. \u00a0Here are a few tips to keep your pet safe this Halloween:<\/p>\n<h1><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-449 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/dachshund-1519374_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"pet sitter and dog\" width=\"478\" height=\"362\" \/><\/h1>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_at_Home\"><\/span>Activities at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Many pet sitters will come to your home to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petful.com\/pet-health\/what-to-do-with-pets-during-holidays\/\">supervise<\/a> your pet.\u00a0 Whether you are visiting friends and family or attending get-togethers, they can be helpful in walking, feeding, and just spending time with your pet.\u00a0 This can be especially helpful for owners with fearful dogs.\u00a0 Some trick-or-treaters may not know that you aren\u2019t home to give out candy and will knock or ring the doorbell.\u00a0 The repetition of different strangers coming to your door and loud noises can be a scary experience for your dog.\u00a0 Having the pet sitter there to soothe them and play with them can make them feel at ease.\u00a0 You can also leave dog-friendly Halloween toys and games to make sure your pet and their sitter are enjoying the fun while you are.<\/p>\n<p>If you decorate for the holidays, leaving your pet alone with tempting cobweb blankets, jack-o-lanterns, and other Halloween adornments is a recipe for disaster.\u00a0 Your dog can only go so long without trying to find out how good the decorations taste or how fun they are to play with.\u00a0 Having a pet sitter there to keep an eye on your dog allows you to keep that holiday spirit in your home while avoiding choking, candle fire, or other accidents.\u00a0 Remember to always keep emergency phone numbers handy just in case an accident does happen.\u00a0 You can never be too safe!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-450 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/dog-1639436_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"dog playing\" width=\"483\" height=\"322\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_Away_from_Home\"><\/span>Activities Away from Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you are going away for the holidays or having a costume party in your home a pet sitter away from home can be a big help.\u00a0 They will help take the worry out of making sure your dog isn\u2019t exposed to any potential hazards that a crowd of people may invite.\u00a0 They also will ensure that your dog is not alone and can have some fun too.<\/p>\n<p>Taking your dog to a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.petful.com\/pet-health\/what-to-do-with-pets-during-holidays\/\">qualified<\/a> pet sitter\u2019s home can be a much better alternative than trying to board him at an overcrowded kennel.\u00a0 It is much more personal and a way for your dog to feel the spirit of the holiday in a comfortable space.\u00a0 Animals can sense the excitement and also the stress that their owners feel around this busy time, so placing them in a home setting is preferable.\u00a0 \u00a0Be sure to provide things that your pup is familiar with such as a blanket or toy and even bring along some special Halloween treats.<\/p>\n<p>What is the Halloween holiday without tons of candy?\u00a0 Most of us know that checking any candy that children may bring home from trick or treating is necessary for their safety.\u00a0 Candy, as well as most table scraps, is extremely dangerous for dogs.\u00a0 Lucky for you, your qualified pet sitter will be aware of the potential dangers and will take care that your dog is not exposed to any open bowls of treats or goodie bags.<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready for some Halloween fun?\u00a0 Now that you know ways to keep your dog safe, let the fun begin!\u00a0 Halloween can be entertaining for you and your pet with the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petsit.com\/pet-sitting-during-the-holidays-what-you-need-to-know\">safety planning<\/a>.\u00a0 Now that you have an idea of how your pet can stay safe with the right holiday pet sitter, put in your request right away!\u00a0 Remember to book in advance since these special holidays are a busy time of year for everyone.\u00a0 For more information on how holiday pet sitters can keep your beloved pets safe, click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.humanesociety.org\/animals\/resources\/tips\/choosing_pet_sitter.html?referrer=https:\/\/www.google.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; How Pet Sitters Make Halloween Safer For Your Dog The holidays are always a special time of year.\u00a0 Most people that have pets love to include their animals in their celebrations.\u00a0\u00a0 Do you have a pet that you would like to include in your Halloween fun?\u00a0 Dressing them up and making special treats 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