DOG WALKING & EXERCISE PROGRAMS | PET SITTING SERVICES
OVERNIGHT PET SITTING | YBFF HOME CARE | PET CHAUFFEUR/ERRANDS
 The number one reason dogs should get their daily exercise is to maintain a healthy
weight. Some of the benefits of regular exercise include improved muscle tone,
endurance, and preventing cardiovascular disease. Talk with your vet about all
the
benefits of routine exercise for your pet. Your pet will tell you it's just a
blast, makes them happy and they get to enjoy that "dog's life" they so deserve
but you will know it's good for them as well.
 Because of hectic schedules, emergencies and long hours at work, it's
not always possible to walk our furry friends on a regular basis or enough to
insure fitness and health. At YBFF, we are able to set up regular daily programs
or as many times a week as you require. Some of our clients just have us walk
their best friends once or twice a week because it's an adventure, fun, and gives
them a break from that regular routine. The length of walk can range from 15 minutes
to as long as you wish. We also provide a quick visit for those not needing exercise.
A quick visit provides a potty break, keeping your home free of accidents. We
are community conscious and will always clean up during our walk. At each visit,
we will ensure your pet has fresh water when we leave, and you will have a note
left in your best friend's folder telling you of our adventures for that day.
Our flexible scheduling allows for walking in the morning, afternoon or evening
to accommodate your needs.
We have several clients who send their furry friends to doggie day care
one or
two days a week for a little change. We are fine with that and in most
cases,
able to provide the transportation to and from day care providing it is scheduled
in advance.
 Dogs are always walked on leash. YBFF provides our own leashes and should your
dog wear a certain collar/training collar, we will use that as instructed. Should
your pet require some minor obedience work, we can incorporate that into the walks.
We will always reinforce learned behaviors and commands as you instruct us to
do.
YBFF normally provides one-on-one walks with just your pets. However, if you
do have
friends
in the same complex/neighborhood that need dog walking services, we will
be more
than happy to combine the dogs, providing they get along with each other
and are
fairly obedient. A discount will be given for combined walks. Because we have
regularly scheduled daily walks, we ask that scheduling of as-needed visits/walks
be scheduled with as much advance notice as possible. It is sometimes difficult
for us to rearrange schedules and shuffle times to accommodate short notice requests,
but we will do our best.
More than 65% of all households have some kind of pet. If you are like most pet
lovers, you hate to leave your pets in unfamiliar surroundings while you travel.
According to the American Humane Society, pets are happiest when they are at home,
surrounded by familiar sights, sounds and smells. From a pet's perspective the
familiar environment, diet and exercise routine, along with the personal attention
and fun provided
by a professional pet care-giver is the perfect answer. Eliminating the trauma
for your pet of being transported, minimizing exposure to illnesses of other animals
and
eliminating the stress caused from the noise and turmoil in a kennel are additional
advantages to you and your pets alike by staying in their own home. You will have
peace of mind knowing your pets and your home are in our caring, capable hands.
Prior to any type of service provided by YBFF, we will arrange an in-home meeting
so that we can meet you and your pets, and you will have an opportunity to get
to know us. At that time, we will obtain detailed information about caring for
your pets and home, including the number of visits each day you will require.
We will explain exactly how our service will work for you, and you can ask any
questions
you might have. There is no charge for this initial visit. We will also request
two keys to your home at this time. The keys will remain in our possession for
future
service unless you request the keys be returned. All keys are safely organized
and locked up in
our office. There is a charge for drop off or pick up of keys after the
initial service.
 The number of visits per day your pet(s) require will be determined according
to the type of pet, age of pet, how they are confined, if there is availability
to a doggie-door, and of course, what your preference is. Special needs such as
medications or special treatments, and
the time schedule for these, are also taken into consideration. Some homes require
only one visit per day, while others may require two or more.
Each visit we make is tailored to your specific needs. We spend one-on-one time
with your pets, providing exercise,
walks, play times, feedings, fresh water, litter scooping, brushings, stall cleaning,
administer/inject medications, as needed, and lots of love and attention.
YBFF will seek medical treatment in case of illness, including transportation
of your pet to your vet or an emergency clinic, if necessary. Transportation of
your pet in case of illness and/or emergency will be charged hourly at a rate
of $40.00 billed per quarter hour. We will attempt
to contact you with the numbers you provided, and attempt to contact your emergency
contact as well. We do not provide horse (large animal) transportation, but your
vet will be contacted in case of illness or injury, and we will remain with the
animal, or have the owner's emergency contact remain with the animal until the
vet arrives.
 YBFF will help secure your home with the impression of occupancy: alternating
lights, adjusting blinds, turning a radio on and off, and doing a daily walk through
the entire house (included in pet-sitting fees).
YBFF will bring in newspapers, mail, fliers and packages each day. We will
take your trash and recycling bins to the curb and back on the appropriate day
(included in pet-sitting fees).
YBFF will water flowers and plants inside and out with no additional charge providing
it is not too time consuming. We will also fill outdoor bird feeders if needed.
The pets are our first priority.
On occasion a pet will have an accident in the home. We carry supplies with us
and will clean up the accident the best we are able.
YBFF will provide a daily note so you will be able to read about our adventures
and fun times, as well as any problems or difficulties that might have come up
while you were gone. We welcome you to call or email to check on your furry friends
while you are gone.
Your pets will be watching for our arrival each visit.
 Upon your arrival home, we ask that you call the YBFF office number to let us
know you have returned safely. There will be a reminder note left on top
of your folder to help you remember to call. If we don't hear from you, we will attempt to contact you by phone first,
and if unable to reach you, make the next appropriate visit and continue our service
until we do hear
from you. If you are delayed getting back for any reason, we will be happy to
extend our service until you arrive home, we ask that you make every attempt
to contact YBFF by telephone or email immediately if a problem arises. We check
messages the last thing at night, and the first thing in the morning, as well
as every hour during the day. Emails are checked throughout the day as well.
An invoice with an envelope addressed to YBFF will be left in your folder on
the
last day of service. There will also be an evaluation form, we would appreciate
you filling this form out to help us provide the best possible service. We
will also leave a short form to be completed prior to your next service with any
updated
information. If you are scheduling service online, you will not
need to complete that form.
After the first service, we are ready to go for the next service with a phone
call, an email, or via this website, all we need is are the service dates. We
ask that you give
us at least three days notice, but understand when this is impossible due to an
emergency.
We will always do our best to accommodate your needs. We do ask that you try to
schedule dates over the holidays as much in advance as possible, we quickly
become booked and will not schedule more work than we can service properly (See
our Rates Page for cancellation and late booking charges).
YBFF understands there are times when it may be necessary for someone to stay
in your home overnight (ill pet, new puppy, old pet, or just because it is your
preference, etc.), YBFF has a team of home/pet sitters that will stay in your
home overnight. YBFF provides each overnight person with a list of YBFF expectations,
and thorough instructions for each job. We check in with the pet/home sitter continually
throughout the service, and will be on the scene should any emergency arise with
them. This same team of overnight staff does fill-in work for YBFF as well, they
are all top notch. We will schedule a meeting with you, the YBFF client representative,
and the person house/pet
sitting so you can interview them yourself, and go over details of the
job. Rates for this
service will vary depending on the services required.
YBFF offers home care for those of you without pets. YBFF home care gives you
a piece of mind while you are away on business or vacation.
You won't need to worry about stopping the paper and mail, or worry about packages
sitting on your front porch during your absence. If a water pipe breaks, or some
unforeseen visible problem occurs, we will see the problem during our daily walk
through, and will call the appropriate numbers you have provided us.
YBFF realizes how hectic a day can be for the owners of our furry friends, so
we offer a pet chauffeur and errand service for our clients. We provide transportation
to and/or from vet and grooming appointments and doggie day care. We are also
available to make trips to the pet store to pick up pet food and supplies.These
services are charged at an hourly rate and billed per quarter hour. These
services should be scheduled at least a week in advance so we are able to work
them into our schedules. We know emergencies occasionally come up and will do
our best to meet your needs should that happen. | 
