Discuss whether another person may cover visits and how introductions, access and instructions are handled. Know who will actually provide care.
What to check
| Check | What to verify |
|---|---|
| Substitution | Ask when it may happen. |
| Preparation | Check how instructions are shared. |
| Notice | Agree how the owner is informed. |
Use this checklist for your own comparison
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Ask when it may happen.
Check how instructions are shared.
Agree how the owner is informed.
A practical example
A company booking does not always mean the same individual attends every visit.
Before you decide
Clarify the arrangement before relying on continuity.
For the broader task, see Choosing a dog walker.
Reference and scope
FTC: online shopping provides background for this topic. Examples and checklists are original planning tools; no current seller prices or policies are asserted. The comparison prompts and examples above are practical planning aids, not reports of product testing.