When going out of town, or even just working your 9-to-5 job, wouldn't it be great to not worry about leaving your furry best friend home alone? Then why not consider getting a petsitter or dogwalker to come to your house? In addition to the benefits of your baby being let out to go to the bathroom, being fed, and getting some exercise, they'll also receive personalized attention and gain a new friend!
As a professional petsitter and dogwalker myself it is so heartwarming to see a dog completely perk up when you walk in the door, even though they still may be missing their "mom" or "dad." Breaking up the day with a run in the park, or just some cuddling on the couch, allows your pal to have something to look forward to!
For vacationers, hiring a petsitter is a far more appealing option than boarding at perhaps a vet's office. Since most vets do not have the facility to offer large spaces for their four-legged clients to play in, boarded dogs most likely aren't able to run around and play all day. When a petsitter comes to your home however, your dogs can have run of the house (or at least a roomy area). Since they will be let out for bathroom breaks there are no worries. Also there's always the added comfort factor of being in their own familiar home as opposed to the more sterile environment of a vet's office or boarding facility.
For those working full-time jobs, a dogwalker could mean the difference between the decision for you to even own a dog or not. Many dog rescue groups prefer to adopt out dogs to families where at least one family member would be home during the day. However, having a dog walker come to break up the monotony while you're at work may prevent "separation anxiety" (which is really a snazzy term for loneliness), and can keep a little one happy even though you don't get back until after 5 p.m.
Not only does your pup get to spend time with a true animal-lover while you're away, your petsitter or dogwalker also benefits greatly by knowing that they are really making a difference in the life of your precious little one!