Dog sitters

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My wife and I have actually thought of offering pet-sitting service as a way to get some supplemental income while on the road. We'll also be traveling with three dogs... and a cat!

CarolynandBob wrote:
We will start full timing in January and we have 3 dogs. When we go for a hike or to explore we will leave them in the motor home with the a/c on. My biggest worry is if something happens with the power. We have been places that have had the power go out.

Has any of you asked the camp host to keep an eye on your place in case the a/c goes out for some reason? Maybe give them your cell number or keys in case?

Never mind. After doing a search, there are apps that you can monitor the temp.

Every park I have been at has a rule regarding "not" leaving pets unattended.

When the DW and I travel in situations that precludes our ability to take our canines with us, we either board them with a trusted kennel, or we have a pet sitter come into the house. If you use a kennel or veterinary clinic to board your dogs, take a close look at the set up of the physical plant. There should be a minimum of two closed doors between every animal and the outside. There should not be nose to nose contact between dogs in adjoining kennels, and the air in the kennel should at least seem fresh and not have an ammonia odor. There is a minimum air exchange value per hour but most kennels do not have any idea about this.

There have been a few instances when we were RVing with our pets and needed to be away from the RV without them. Once, we were in Reno attending a concert. I pre-planned this, made appointments with a veterinary clinic, and they kept our dogs overnight while we enjoyed the concert. Another time an unexpected issue developed that required me to be away from the RV without my canine buddy. I phoned around, found a kennel, and they gladly took care of him. Be sure you carry documentation of vaccinations and health with you as you will be asked for those documents.

We will start full timing in January and we have 3 dogs. When we go for a hike or to explore we will leave them in the motor home with the a/c on. My biggest worry is if something happens with the power. We have been places that have had the power go out.

Has any of you asked the camp host to keep an eye on your place in case the a/c goes out for some reason? Maybe give them your cell number or keys in case?

Never mind. After doing a search, there are apps that you can monitor the temp.

If I have to have sitters for our three amigos, We would not go.They are, after all part of our family and enjoy camping too.

Deb and Ed M wrote:
I've seen several that offered outside services - but as westernrvparkowner says, it could be a recipe for disaster? My former Aussies and Cattle Dogs would NEVER have let anyone in our RV, even after introductions, etc, if we weren't there. My current dogs are incredibly-friendly, but since they're still half-Aussie, I wouldn't trust that they either would be protective - or would escape and run.

I agree with both westernrvparkowner and Deb and Ed M. I'll add that FOR ME, I don't want a stranger watching my dogs - I want to have seen the person interact with a variety of dogs AND with my dogs multiple times so that I can see with my own eyes that they are capable of understanding the dog's body language, etc. Too many "great with dogs" people are only great with dogs that are easy going - they know nothing about how to handle a scared, nervous, shy, over-excited, etc., dog.

Cherry Hill in Maryland near Washington, DC has information posted about the availability of dog sitters. I don't think it's provided by the CG, though, just a local service you can call.

Sweetwater farms in Massachusetts has kennel services for the day

I've seen several that offered outside services - but as westernrvparkowner says, it could be a recipe for disaster? My former Aussies and Cattle Dogs would NEVER have let anyone in our RV, even after introductions, etc, if we weren't there. My current dogs are incredibly-friendly, but since they're still half-Aussie, I wouldn't trust that they either would be protective - or would escape and run.

A lot of vets have a daycare option with their boarding kennels. You might check on that.