Pet sitters come in all shapes and sizes. Be open to finding the right type of environment and the sitter that can interact with your pet very well. This will provide the very best results for your pet and it can help you to rest assured they are well taken care of.

Pet sitters often require that you pay for the pet's stay ahead of time. If you are concerned about the pet's comfort and the type of service they will get, find out if in the contract that you sign if there are any methods that you can refuse payment for poor service.

A good idea when hiring a pet sitter is to learn all that you can about them. You can do this by contacting the Better Business Bureau. There, people that have problems with the company can file a complaint with them. You'll find that this is an ideal tool to use.