Dog Boarding: San Jose, CA - FAQs
- What is in home Dog Boarding?
- What are the requirements for my dog to be boarded?
- What will my dog be fed?
- How can I start this service?
- How many pets do you board at a time?
- Where will my dog spend the night?
- How is payment handled?
- Will my dog be supervised 24 hours a day?
- How do I get started?
1. What is in home Dog Boarding?
A. Home Dog boarding in a home environment is an alternative to kennels and other dog boarding facilities.
While in home dog boarding with us your dog is cared for in a safe and pet friendly home with a loving, caring, knowledgeable and insured pet sitter. Our Pet Sitters welcome your pets into their home, and after a full day of love and care, your pet will be tucked-in by a pet sitter's side.
You'll never have to worry about your pet being stuck in a crate all day because our pet home boarding is cage less, your dogs are free to roam about our house, as much as they are in your own home.Return to Top
2. What are the requirements for my dog to be home boarded?
A. All of our dog guests need to be people and dog friendly, up to date on their heartworm and flea prevention, show proof of vaccination (Rabies, DHLPP, Bordetella) and be clean and healthy at the time of drop off.Return to Top
A.Most dogs experience an upset stomach when their diet changes abruptly. For that reason we kindly ask that you bring your pet's food and feeding instruction at time of drop-off. Of course we will happily serve their food just the way you are used to, whether they eat wet food mixed-in with their dry food, or are on a raw food diet, we will follow your instructions precisely. Your pets will surely appreciate it.Return to Top
4. How can I start this service?
A. Considering you verify your pet is up-to-date on their vaccines, on monthly heartworm and flea prevention, and friendly towards people and other pets, we invite you over for an introduction. The purpose of our introduction is so we make sure you feel comfortable with our home, and also to allow our guests to sniff around and meet our pets. Once this step is complete, you can bring them in to spend the night in our home by making an appointment via e-mail or telephone. Return to Top
5. How many dogs do you board at a time?
A. We always evaluate our guests’ behavior first to make sure there are no signs of aggression and that they are thoroughly socialized. With safety in mind, we can only accept up to 3 friendly dogs at a time.Return to Top
6. Where will my dog spend the night?
A. While staying in our home, your dog will receive plenty of individualized attention from a Pet Sitter, including petting, playing and exercising. At night time, your pup will be tucked-in by a Pet Sitter's side. There are no cages unless your pet is used to it, and you would like to bring it over at the time of drop-off.Return to Top
A. For dog boarding services following our introduction meeting we will send you an invoice with the total. We ask for the full amount to be paid either via credit card using PayPal (no need to have an account with them) or leaving a check for us during the time of drop-off.Return to Top
8. Will my dog be supervised 24 hours a day?
A. We are family-owned and run business and integrate our business into our family life. Although we spend a large amount of time at home, we may have errands to run such as quick run to the grocery store, postal office, dog walks or other errands. To assure safety we carefully arrange dogs in our care, for that reason we assure only well-socialized, people and dog friendly pets stay in our house.Return to Top
9. How can I get started with home dog boarding?
A. Once you've scheduled your vacation we first ask that you make a reservation either by phone (408) 417-1137, e-mail at: info@mylocalpetsitter.com or make a reservation. Considering you verify your pet is up-to-date on their vaccines, on monthly heartworm and flea prevention, and friendly towards people and other pets, we invite you over for an introduction.
Once this step is complete, you can bring them in to spend the night in our home by making an appointment via e-mail or telephone. Return to Top