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Ask practical questions
Discuss insurance, first-aid training, transport, supervision, introductions, emergency arrangements and how dogs are matched.
A professional carer should also ask detailed questions about your dog rather than accepting every booking immediately.
- Who provides the care?
- Where will the dog rest and sleep?
- How are dogs transported?
- What happens in an emergency?
- How are updates provided?
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Look for a suitable match
A lively social dog and an older dog who values quiet may need very different environments. Trial sessions can reveal more than a checklist alone.
Choose a service that is candid about suitability, capacity and what it can safely provide.