{"id":774,"date":"2017-08-18T21:15:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T21:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/?p=774"},"modified":"2017-08-18T21:15:51","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T21:15:51","slug":"dog-walking-service-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Hiring a Dog Walking Service Gives You Peace of Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"<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 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/#5_Reasons_To_Hire_A_Dog_Walker\" title=\"5 Reasons To Hire A Dog Walker\">5 Reasons To Hire A Dog Walker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/#5_Stress_Relief\" title=\"5. Stress Relief\">5. Stress Relief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/#4_Comfort\" title=\"4. Comfort\">4. Comfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/#3_Professional_Care\" title=\"3. Professional Care\">3. Professional Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/#2_Training\" title=\"2. Training\">2. Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/staging-wmplo.xyz\/zen\/dog-walking-service-2\/#1_Companionship\" title=\"1. Companionship\">1. Companionship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Reasons_To_Hire_A_Dog_Walker\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-775 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/1.jpg\" alt=\"pet sitter\" width=\"1429\" height=\"953\" \/>5 Reasons To Hire A Dog Walker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As a pet owner or the lucky friend of a lovable pooch, do you sometimes need to spend some time away from home? Leaving a pet alone is never easy and sometimes downright dangerous. The solution to this problem, though, is the option you have to bring a dog walker to your home. Working long hours can be stressful for both you and your pet. The decision to take a vacation may also cause distress over how to house your furry friend. Luckily, dog walking services can provide your pooch with care and companionship no matter your situation. Here are five reasons to hire a dog walking service to give you peace of mind that your dog is safe and happy while you are away.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Stress_Relief\"><\/span>5. Stress Relief<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Leaving your pet can be stressful for both you and your pup. First of all, you will get stressed trying to get home to let your pet out. This limits what you can do in your day. Maybe you feel the need to come home on your lunch break and miss out on a meal. Your co-workers might invite you out for a drink after work, but you have to rush home. Your dog walker can be a relief. They are able to come to your home for scheduled walks and even feedings, so you don\u2019t have to worry.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Comfort\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-776 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/2.jpg\" alt=\"dog walker\" width=\"958\" height=\"637\" \/>4. Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Leaving your pet in a crate for hours while you are at work can be uncomfortable. Also, taking your pet to a boarding kennel for days can be downright frightening. If your pet is able to stay in the <a href=\"http:\/\/shortpaws.com\/blog.php?pid=20&amp;p=&amp;search=\">comfort<\/a> of his or her own home with the assistance of your pet sitter, you will all have a better peace of mind. This aspect is especially important for pets with anxiety issues. Leaving them in a well-known environment with a trusted pet sitter will keep them comfortable.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Professional_Care\"><\/span>3. Professional Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not only is your pet getting the attention it deserves, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zenpetsitting.com\/\">pet sitters<\/a> also provide professional care. An added bonus is that it is one-on-one care, unlike the care a kennel can provide. Your pup will be the only one (or ones if you have a few pets) that the sitter will be taking care of at one time. You can also opt for grooming services or even just long walks in the park. This type of care will keep the stress away from you and your beloved pet.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Training\"><\/span>2. Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Especially if you have a puppy, a <a href=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/\">dog walking service<\/a> can make sure training stays on schedule. Regular potty breaks and walks are essential and while you\u2019re away you can rest assured that your pet sitter is there to keep any routine you\u2019ve established going strong.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-777 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/lovelyn.us\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/3.jpg\" alt=\"dog walker walking dogs\" width=\"958\" height=\"636\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Companionship\"><\/span>1. Companionship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nobody likes to be bored. Pets are no exception. Your dog walker can fill in any void left when you are away. A game of fetch, a good brushing session, and even just petting while watching TV or listening to music can be enough to keep your pet from becoming stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve seen how a dog walking service can help your situation whether away from home for hours or days, you can begin to rest easy. The next step is to contact your dog walking service to meet the professional that will be spending time with your furry friend. You\u2019ll get the peace of mind knowing that your pet is in good hands and come home to a happy, healthy pooch!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>5 Reasons To Hire A Dog Walker As a pet owner or the lucky friend of a lovable pooch, do you sometimes need to spend some time away from home? Leaving a pet alone is never easy and sometimes downright dangerous. 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