Pet Sitting is a service offered by some veterinarians and pet sitting kennels, allowing owners to drop their dogs off for a set amount of time in exchange for a fee. While pet sitting, dogs are fed, walked, and cared for by pet care asisstant, who are responsible for keeping the dogs healthy and happy. Some pet sitting companies offer services such as pet day care for dog owners who need care for their pets while they are at work or otherwise engaged, while others specialize in long term .

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The idea of pet sitting dogs has been around for some time, although in the late part of the twentieth century, pet sitting began to take off as pet owners took longer trips and wanted better care for their animals. Some facilities include luxurious accommodations and personalized care, for a price. A basic kennel will offer an enclosed dog run, regular feeding and watering along with exercise, and monitoring for emergent medical problems. Veterinarians offer boarding for animals with special medical needs which may include administration of regular medications.