What is a drop in appt?
Just want to get familiar with whom we leave our family members with. Would a drop in apt. Cover that?
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If you want to interview the sitter, just request a Meet & Greet which is free. If you are boarding your pet at the sitter's house, then you would travel to the sitter's location or a nearby park to discuss your needs and expectations for service. You can also ask to see the sitter's home where the service would be provided.
If you plan to hire a house sitter, then you would ask the prospective candidates to come to your home and discuss the job.
When people book a drop-in, the sitter comes to the home for 30 minutes to take care of a pet, usually checking for their needs, letting them outside for a short potty break and playing with the pet.
If it's acceptable for your pet(s) to be alone for periods of time during the day, then a drop in visit would be the appropriate service to book. Usually owners will do that if they have a doggy door and/or the dog has access to the outside for potty breaks and exercise. A drop in visit lasts for 30 minutes and usually includes feeding, checking water, taking outside for a short walk/potty break, and just spending time with the pet. Specifics should be discussed with the sitter prior to confirming the stay.
If you are not comfortable with your pet being alone in your home, I suggest either boarding in the sitter's home or house sitting, where the sitter stays in your home. Again, details should be discussed at a meeting prior to confirming the stay. The meeting is free, and it's designed for the sitter and you to get to know each other and for the sitter to observe and evaluate your dog.