Back to Routine: Helping your Pets Adjust to Fall Schedules

By: Natalie Pons, Office Manager at Pawsitivity Pet Services

As summer begins to wind down, fall often starts a return to busier schedules for many families. Kids head back to school, and work routines become more structured, leading to shifts in daily household dynamics. While you may be ready for the autumn routine, these changes can be a bit of an adjustment for your beloved pets. Understanding how these shifts can impact them and knowing how to support their well-being is key to a smooth transition. 

The Impact of Shifting Schedules on Your Pets

Pets often thrive on routines. Whether it’s the consistent time of their morning walk, their midday cuddle or their evening meal, predictability can help them feel secure. When summer’s more relaxed pace switches to fewer people at home during the day, pets can notice the difference.

For dogs, they may miss the companionship of having family members home, leading to changes in their energy levels or even their appetite. Less frequent potty breaks or walks can also disrupt their physical well- being.

For cats, changes in the household noise levels, or disruptions to their meal times can lead to subtle shifts in their comfort and contentment.

Maintaining Consistency is Key

The best way to help your pets adjust is to maintain as much consistency as possible in their daily lives. Even small efforts like keeping their feeding times, potty breaks and playtime consistent can make a big difference. This is where Pawsitivity Pet Services truly shines as your partner!

How Pawsitivity Pet Services Can Be Your Fall Partner 

We understand that you can’t be in two places at once, and that is exactly why we are here to help bridge the gap to ensure your pets continue to receive the care and attention they need.

For Your Dogs: Tailored Walks & Midday Breaks

Our daily dog walks are perfect for ensuring your pup gets their much-needed exercise and potty breaks right on schedule. We offer walks ranging from 20 minutes up to a full 60 minutes, allowing us to customize the duration to match your dog’s energy levels and needs. This consistent outing helps them burn off energy, get fresh air and maintain their routing, even when you’re busy.

For Your Cats & Other Indoor Companions: Drop-Ins

We offer 15 minute drop-in visits up to one hour, based on your pets needs. These drop-ins are ideal for our feline friends and indoor pets. We’ll ensure that they have fresh food and water, a clean litter box, and plenty of personalized attention and playtime. This friendly visit breaks up their day and provides reassuring company, helping them feel less lonely and more secure while you’re away.

Pet Companion Services for Puppies, Kittens and other Needs

For pets needing extra supervision, or any pet requiring more extended companionship, our Pet Companion Services offer dedicated, hourly care (with a minimum of 2 hours). We can keep your pet company, tending to their needs like food and water breaks, medications and/or strictly following their potty schedule. For this service, you select the arrival and departure times as well as the length of our stay, as long as it’s a minimum of 2 hours. 

At Pawsitivity Pet Services, our goal is to provide peace of mind for you and continuous comfort and care for your pets. As you settle into your fall routines, let us be your trusted support system, ensuring your furry family members remain happy, healthy, and well-adjusted.