Dog Walking & Pet Sitting Services

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. Be sure to check references as well as whether you pet sitter is bonded and insured. You should likewise meet your sitter before hiring to ensure that your furry babies bond well with the person(s) caring for them. It is important to get a sitter who has backups and an emergency plan in case of illness or if another type of emergency should arise.
Likewise, be sure your sitter has a plan for caring for your pet if it should become ill.

Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?

A. Are you bonded and insured?
Do you have references?
What happens to my pets if you become ill, have to go to the hospital, or have some other type of emergency? Who will care for them?
Will you provide updates on my pets each day?
What do I need to do to ensure that my pets are well cared for?
What will you do if my pet is ill?
What do you do if there is a natural disaster while I'm away? Do you have an emergency plan in place?

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. We are a team of pet sitters. This means that you have someone available to you at all times, even if you have a last-minute emergency. Also, if a sitter becomes ill or has an emergency, the care of your pets is not interrupted, as we have a back-up that knows your pet and its routines. All of our sitters are insured and bonded and have considerable experience in the pet care field. Some work with animal rescue, some are animal trainers (even a dolphin trainer!), some are groomers, vet techs, and so on. Our sitters love animals and our clients love our sitters and the flexibility our service offers!

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. We love spending time with pets! Our furry clients love our visits and are always happy to see us. We know that we are making a difference in their day by spending some quality time with them, taking them for a walk, giving them lots of TLC, playing with them, and so on. It is very fulfilling to have the love of so many furry babies!

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. What will PAWSitive Strides do during visits with my pets?
We follow your routines with your furry babies as closely as possible. This helps to minimize the stress of your absence. Your pets are in their familiar environment and really enjoy the visits. We find that many of them wait for us by the door, as they get to know the time of day we are coming. Many clients have mentioned that their pets will continue to wait for us by the door a couple of days after our visits.

During our visits we provide your pets with fresh water, food, lots of love and attention, play time, walking (if needed). We can also alternate lights, open/close blinds, pick up mail, take out trash, etc. in order to make it look as though someone is home. Your babies are OUR babies while you are away. We love our adoptive furry children.

Is PAWSitive Strides ever available for times other than when I go on vacation?

Absolutely, we provide services such as walking your dog or checking on an old or ill pet while you're at work, taking your puppy out for a potty break while you are working on potty training, taking your pets to grooming and veterinary appointments, and more. Just ask and we will be happy to help!

Are you insured and bonded?

Yes, we are fully insured and bonded through Business Insurers of the Carolinas. ALL of our pet sitters are under our insurance and bonding coverage.

Who are the sitters? Can I trust them?

All PAWSitive Strides pet sitters are mature, responsible adults who continuously demonstrate their devotion to animals. Some work with animal rescue, dog grooming, are veterinary technicians, or even animal trainers. Most of our sitters also have their own pets! All sitters must pass a criminal background check and are covered under our commercial liability insurance and bonding policies.

Are sitters monitored?

Unannounced quality control checks are performed on all pet sitters by PAWSitive Strides to ensure that our clients’ requests are being adhered to and that our exceptional quality of service is maintained.