If you will be away from home for extended periods of time, it is important to have someone come by your home to walk your dog. In addition to giving your dog the opportunity to eliminate outside, it also gives him a little time to exercise and socialize. You could ask a friend or neighbor to come by or hire a local teenager. However, you might also want to consider hiring a professional dog walker. This will provide your dog with consistent and dedicated care. Find out who will be walking your dog and make sure your dog seems comfortable with them. Check to see if your dog will be walked alone or with other dogs. You may want to include some playtime in the yard or a dog park when you arrange for dog walking. And question what happens if the dog walker is unavailable on occasion. For more information, contact your veterinary clinic Fox Chapel, PA.