Of course, it’s ideal if you walk your own dog whenever you can. That’s because it can benefit your own health to get outside, exercise and meet your neighbors! But this isn’t always possible, especially if you work 12-hour shifts at Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Hospital or another nearby medical facility. Thankfully, our travel nurse housing owner has partnered with dog walking professionals so you can hire the help you need…even on the premises!
Exercise…It’s for the Dogs
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- Dogs can get overheated and suffer from heat stroke if they are overweight or the outside temperature is too high.1 Leave instructions and / or ask the person walking your dog about their procedures on this before signing an agreement.
- Make sure to purchase doggie bags to be available for the dog walker to use when your pooch does his or her business.
- Boredom is bad news because it can increase a dog’s desire to tear things up at home. Curb this habit by replacing boredom with a regular outlet for excess energy.
- Dogs love consistency! Nurses can work long hours at strange times of the day, which makes it more difficult to maintain a schedule. Hiring a dog walker can go a long ways towards giving your pet what he or she loves. Your dog loves you, so why shouldn’t you do what you can to best love your dog?!
- Walking an animal takes patience and time. This is especially true if you’re wanting to train your dog to respond to some commands. A professional dog walker may be able to help with dog training…ask before hiring someone!
Travel Nurse Housing with all the Amenities you Need!
Our pet-friendly travel nurse housing will help you relax and enjoy your temporary assignment here in the Shreveport area. Cat owners are gladly welcomed to our condos as well! If you’re not a pet person, we have furnished short term rentals available that are designated as pet-free.
Each furnished condo for rent includes an equipped kitchen area complete with skillets, silverware, dishes, dishwasher, stove, microwave and more. In addition, we’ve outfitted our rentals with washer and dryer units as well as leather recliners and HDTV that features more than 8000 channels! Utilities are included with each rental, so give Debi a call today at 318-548-6156 or use our Contact form to get more information and ask about availability! We look forward to hearing from you.
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