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Printable Pet Sitter Instructions Template

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November 29, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pet, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: November 29, 2022
modified datt: August 25,2022

Use this free printable pet sitter instructions template that can be given to any pet sitter who will be taking care of your fur baby. This self-explanatory pet sitter printable has all you and your caregiver need. Relax more, worry less.

Pet sitter instructions template printable

Are you leaving your pet with a pet sitter while you’re traveling? A printable pet sitter instructions template is exactly what you need to make sure your pet caregiver knows what your furry friend needs.

This printable with pet sitter instructions will help everything run smoothly and give you the peace of mind you want while you’re out of town!

Why You Need Pet Instructions

There are a few reasons you’ll want to leave pet instructions for your sitter. Knowing what instructions to leave for the pet sitter is important. This includes things like feeding, walking, and medication schedules.

Daily Routine

One is so that your pet can continue their daily routine as much as possible while you’re away. This will help minimize any anxiety or stress they may feel from your absence. This will medicine, food, and walks.

To Help Your Pet

Another reason is so that you can be sure that your pet is being taken care of exactly the way you want them to be. Be specific about your fur baby’s likes, ticks, allergies, bad habits and more.

You Can Worry Less

By providing specific instructions, you can relax knowing that your pet is in good hands and being well taken care of. This gives you a time to have your voice written down as well as important information like veterinarian’s information, what to do in the unlikely event of illness, and details about your pet behavior. Get your thoughts across with a self-explanatory pet sitter printable. Add anything missing on a separate page or with a post it note.

How much is a pet sitter?

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Before you hire a pet sitter, it’s important to know what’s a head. Many budget for travel but forget that sometimes the cost of the entire trip is at home – with your pet and pet sitter.

Pet sitter rates will vary greatly depending on your pets needs, the age/skillset of the animal sitter, the the frequency of visits to the home. The cost of a pet sitter can be as low as $0 to $100 for a day/night. That’s a huge discrepancies especially when you are gone for more than many days. A few questions to ask a homeowner…

  • Can you you trade services with a friend?
  • Are you comfortable hiring a local teenager?
  • Do you need a qualified independent contractor to stay the night or entire duration of your trip?

Consider these guidelines a price estimate when budgeting for a pet sitter. They are ordered from least expensive to most expensive.

Neighbor or Friend

If you are able to trade pet sitting services with a neighbor or friend? If you can trade pet sitting services, this might benefit bot you and a friend. In this case, you might get away with getting a pet sitter for free.  Consider bringing back a nice gift from your travels or paying for house keeping services after you pick up your pet from their home.

Teenager

Ask the teenage kids of neighbors. You can often hire a teenager for minimum wage. There is no need for transportation and they can easily access your house multiple times a day. Teens are always looking for extra income and you also know their parent is available in a “worst-case scenario” type situation.  If you don’t know the teens in your neighborhood, try a community forum like Nextdoor.com.

College Student

Trusted college kids are excellent for house sitting and pet sitting. To get out of the dorm for the weekend might be a weekend reprieve and not only are they helping with the pet, they can also look over the house. Plus they often come with a mode of transportation.

Veterinary Office

A vet office is a safe place to leave your pet. In addition to having a warm bed and roof over their head, you can feel comfortable knowing that your pet also has a pet doctor on hand in the event of any personal emergency or mishap. While this is a very safe route for pet sitting, your cat/dog will not have the comfort of their own home and exercise will be minimal as they will be in a vet’s office kennel/cage.

Pet Caregivers & Services

The most expensive route will be hiring a pet sitter service. In this scenario a qualified person often comes with a background check, screenings so home owners can feel comfortable with a stranger in your home. There often is a pet sitting contract so you know your rights when hiring a pet sitter or dog walker. You can find such services by searching pet sitting services near me or visit Care.com for help in your local area.

What do you put on pet sitting instructions?

In order to make it easy, have have included everything you need to put on Pet Instructions.

When writing your pet sitter instructions checklist be sure to include the following:

  • Your pet’s name, age, and breed
  • A photo of your pet
  • Your contact information
  • An emergency contact
  • Your pet’s vet information
  • Feeding instructions and schedules
  • Walking and exercise routines
  • Playtime and toys
  • Bathroom routines
  • Any special needs or medical conditions
  • Medication schedules and instructions

These pet sitter instructions will help make sure that your pet is happy and healthy while you’re away! This printable is like you’re making your own pet sitter instructions booklet.

How to Prep Your Home For a Dog Sitter

Leaving your dog with a sitter can be stressful, but there are some things you can do to prepare your home (and your dog) for their arrival.

  • Pick up any toys, bones, or other items that your dog may chew on or swallow.
  • Put away any food or garbage that might tempt your dog to rummage through the trash.
  • Make sure your dog has a comfortable place to sleep, like their crate or bed.
  • Leave out food and water bowls, as well as any food or treats your dog will need.
  • Give your dog a good walk before the sitter arrives so they can go to the bathroom.
  • Show the sitter where everything is and go over any instructions or routines.

Free Printable Pet Sitter Checklist

printable pet sitter instructions

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Where to Leave the Pet Sitter Instructions

pet sitter instructions printable

Now that you know what to include in your pet instructions, it’s time to decide where to leave them.

  • Some people like to leave them on front of the fridge so that they’re easy to find.
  • Others will put them in a binder or folder with all of the other information the sitter will need, like keys and contact information. You can leave them in a pet care binder or your busy mom binder home organizer!
  • You could also send them electronically via email or text.

No matter where you leave them, just be sure that the sitter knows where to find them!

These pet sitter instructions printable can help make sure your pet is taken care of exactly the way you want them to be! Just fill it out and leave it for your sitter, and you can relax knowing that your pet is in good hands.

What instructions do you leave for the sitter?

More Pet Ideas

We know you love your pet! Also take a look at these fun pet ideas.

Looking for more dog hacks and tips for you or your dog walker?  Enjoy these fun ideas for man’s woman’s best friend! Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate your fur baby. Whether it’s your child with two legs or your precious cat with four paws, look at these Purr-fect Cat Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your experiences with pet sitters and this printable dog sitter instructions template.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Frontline Plus – 40% off on Amazon!

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May 5, 2020 by FrugalCouponLiving Filed Under: Amazon, Pet 3 Comments

published date: February 02, 2012
modified datt: May 05,2020

Head to Amazon for a great deal on Merial Frontline Plus Flea and Tick Control for Dogs and Puppies, 6 Month supply.  Get it for around $60 regardless of the size of your dog.  Other online pet supply stores have it for as low as $75.  Just choose your dogs weight to see the price.  Rates are also great on 3 month supply; but you get the better deal on the larger quantity!

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Tips & Hacks For Your Dog

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April 21, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Frugal Living, Hacks, Instagram, Pet, Pinterest, Social Media

published date: June 26, 2016
modified datt: April 21,2020

Why didn’t I think of that? Tips and Hacks for your dog. Man’s best friend will appreciation these ideas from snacks to beds to leashes and more.

Tips & Hacks For Your Dog

…that you wish you knew a long time ago

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Whether you are an old dog that might need some new tricks or a new owner of a puppy, we wanted to share with you some Tips and Hacks for your dog that you wish you knew a long time ago!

On the go? Grab this on the go water bowl with a Carabiner Clip for easy carrying.

pet-locker

Don’t let the dog interrupt your space! Turn an Armoire into a Pet Locker like this idea from Better Homes and Gardens.

Is your dog terrified by thunder or loud noises? Take a look at this solution – a Thundershirt!

Is your pet a scratcher? This Door Scratch Protector might be your trick!

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Is your dog sick? Try this Homemade Chicken Broth for Dogs – great for a dog that is dehydrated. Recipe on Trupanion.

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Check out this DIY Flea Collar with Lavender, Thyme, Citronella, and Cedarwood from Frugal Coupon Living. See where I get My Essential Oils.


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Also prevent fleas with these Homemade Flea Prevention Dog Treats from Health Starts in the Kitchen.

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Hide a dog bed in furniture like this Upcycled Dog Bed from How to Do It.

Clean pet hair off a car seat with this step by step dog hack from Carea Beara Sara

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Does your dog eat too fast? They make a bowl for that – Guzzle Muzzle Slow Feed Dog Bowl. See more options HERE.

Play the muffin tin game with your dog from Yes Missy.

This Homemade Doggie Deodorant conditions and deodorizes your dog’s fur between baths and groomings. (See our Homemade Cleaners) | Rachel Teodoro

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Potty Training? Dog Training Excellence has some Positive Potty Training Methods to train your pup!

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Know how to save your dog’s life with these CPR and Heimlich Practices from Top Dog-umentary and imgur.

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Clean Pet Hair from Fabric – wet a Rubber Glove and wipe off a fabric surface with excess dog hair. This tip comes from Thrifty and Chic.

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New to having a dog? Check out this chart of a Dog’s Body Language from She Knows.

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There is going to be a mistake or two or plenty, take a look at this Simple, Effective Remedy For Pet Stains On Carpets from One Good Thing by Jillee.

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Convert a Drawer into a Dog Bowl with this upcycle project from Better Homes and Gardens.

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Need to store food. We love this Upcycled Folger’s Coffee Plastic Containers for keeping food and treats fresh from Home Talk.

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Not crafty? As an alternative use a Plastic Pitcher for Dog Food. This keeps the food fresh and makes it easy to pour. Source Unknown.

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Keep a list of these Dangerous Foods for Dogs. This helpful chart comes from The MNN.

Need to strap the dog to a pole with a quick run into the store or sit down and enjoy coffee outside, a carabiner is your trick! Loop the leash handle through the carabiner, wrap it around a post, and hook it onto the remaining length of leash. Source

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Does your dog have bad breath? Parsley might be the answer! Grab this Bad Breath Dog Treat Recipe from Health Starts in the Kitchen.

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Keep your dog busy for awhile! Hide Dog Treats in a Tennis Ball like Heidi’s Old House.

dog-wrap

If you find your dog is afraid of thunder or fireworks, try this Ace Bandage Wrap Trick. Source Unknown.

Homemade Pill Pockets

If you dog needs medicine, try these Homemade Pill Pockets for Dogs from Mutt Nut.

On the go? This travel water bowl holds up to 3 quarts of water and facilitates easy travel – PorablePet WaterBoy.

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Drinking water can be messy. Consider hiding your dog bowl in a plant so excess, splashed water will water the plant. Source Unknown.

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And one last fun tip, Upcycle a Tire into a Dog Bed just like Practically Functional.

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Also enjoy our Apple & Chicken Pup Pops | Homemade Dog Food – Pin to Pinterest.

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Puppy Chow – $2 Coupon

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March 14, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pet 4 Comments

published date: March 31, 2010
modified datt: March 14,2020

Head over to Puppy Chow’s Healthy Start Program to receive advice customized to your puppy’s age, of course a $2 off coupon and more HERE.


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Have a Petsmart Birthday Party for Your Pet!

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March 4, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Pet Leave a Comment

published date: April 18, 2009
modified datt: March 04,2020

Petsmart is having a Pet Birthday. Go to Petsmart on April 21 from 6 – 8 pm and get a FREE digital photo, FREE goodie bag, and play a musical sits party game. More information Here.


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HOT Hill’s Science Diet Coupons!

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September 18, 2019 by FrugalCouponLiving Filed Under: Coupons, Pet 3 Comments

published date: February 21, 2012
modified datt: September 18,2019

Grab these awesome coupons for Hill’s Science Diet while you can:

Save $8 on Hills Science Dog Food
Save $8 on Hills Science Cat Food

That is a huge discount off pet food!  You have to sign in with a user id; but you can register for a new account and then print.

The best way to save money on your Hills Science Diet Cat and Dog Foods is through Amazon Subscribe and Save. The best thing about Amazon’s Autoship program is they sent the item straight to your house every month, every other month, skip as often as you like. Save up to 15% off Hills Science Diet Dog and Cat food when you choose Subscribe and Save.



Don’t forget our Tips & Hacks for Your Dog. Pin to Pinterest.



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Dog Crates That Double as Furniture

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June 19, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping, Pet Leave a Comment

published date: June 19, 2019
modified datt: June 19,2019

Does your dog use a crate when you’re not at home or for sleeping at night? If you’ve been looking for a crate that has a nicer, more high-end look, you’ll want to check out these dog crates that double as furniture!

I love this Decorative Dog Kennel with Pet Bed because it would make a great side table or TV stand. And, the soft, white finish is a great addition to any home color scheme.


This New Age Pet ecoFlex Pet Crate/End Table has a sleek look to it, and it’s the perfect end table to add to your modern home decor. There are different availabilities based on the size you choose, so make sure you check them all!


I love the dark wood on this Casual Home Wooden Pet Crate. It has a nice, homey feel, which I love for end tables. This is one that you totally wouldn’t be able to tell doubles as a dog crate!


This Zoovilla Dog Crate is really neat because it has 3 doors. Your dog can geet in or out from 2 different directions, and one side has 2 doors so they can have more open space to look out of when they’re chilling in it.


The wicker style on this Mr. Herzher’s Medium Pet Residence gives this crate such a different look than other ones we’ve seen. This would look cute not only in your house but on a covered porch, too.


How fun is the design on this unipaws Wooden Pet Crate End Table?? The slated walls give a stylish design to add to your home decor as an end table or coffee table. This is another one that would look good on a porch or deck, too!




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Blue Buffalo Dog Food on Sale

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August 14, 2018 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping, Pet Leave a Comment

published date: August 14, 2018
modified datt: August 14,2018

I keep seeing commercials for Blue Buffalo dog food and I’m really interested in trying it out since it is supposed to have more whole ingredients than other food. But, I don’t like paying a lot, so I’m excited to see Blue Buffalo Dog Food on sale today!

This 15-pound bag of Blue Buffalo Small Breed Chicken & Rice Dog Food has increased levels of protein and carbohydrates to help meet higher energy requirements of smaller dogs. Get this for as low as $20.65 if you choose Subscribe & Save.

Support your dog’s joint health and overall mobility with the Glucosamine, Omega 3 and fatty acids in the Blue Buffalo Life Protection Formula Natural Adult Dry Dog Food. This 30-pouund bag is priced as low as $33.48 if you choose Subscribe & Save.

And, if you feed your dog a high protein diet, you’ll want to try the Blue Buffalo Wilderness High Protein Grain Free, Natural Adult Dry Dog Food. Get a 24-pound bag for as low as $35.62.

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