How To Be A Model Pet Owner In 'Pets Allowed' Accommodation

When you are staying in a holiday accommodation advertised as 'pets allowed', you should always take care of the place as if it were your own. Keep in mind that the condition in which you leave the house will directly reflect the owner's willingness to continue permitting pets to be around. Being a model pet owner is expected of you while you are in any holiday accommodation. You should take steps to keep the accommodation in the best condition possible for both the owner and future pet visitors.

Always keep the neighbours in mind when you take your pet along for the holidays. They may be permanent residents, and will report your actions back to the owner.

It is considered polite to let the neighbours know that you have a dog with you. This will keep them from being surprised when you cross paths while you're out taking your dog for a walk or when confrontations between pets arise.

Being a model pet owner also means that you don't let your pets disturb the neighbours while they are inside. Just because the accommodations are listed as pets allowed doesn't mean that the neighbours want to listen to your dog howling all night long. Keep your dog quiet and keep your cat indoors -- even at night. Make sure the communal yard is always cleaned up so that the neighbour's kids don't step in dog poo while playing football or cricket.

Obey all house rules while you are staying in pets-allowed accommodation. Feed your pets only in designated feeding areas, and if your pet makes a mess, take a minute to clean it up properly. If this means spending time on your knees scrubbing at spots with cleaners, then that is what you must do. Don't permit your pet to claw the furniture, climb the curtains, or dig up the flower bed, and always leave the house looking as clean as you would like your own at the end of your stay.

Always try your best to keep the pet fur inside the house under control when you take your pet on holiday with you. Consider restricting your pet's access to the house and use a lint roller to get any fur off upholstery before you leave. Make sure your pet is clean at all times, including wiping their feet before entering the property after a walk. Before you go, make sure the house is clean and ensure there is no evidence that your pet was even there.

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