Outdoor and Yard Safety Basics
If the pet has any yard or outdoor access during your visit, a quick check before letting them out prevents most outdoor incidents.
✓Outdoor Safety Checklist
- Check that gates and fences are fully closed and free of gaps
- Look for anything the pet could get into that seems unusually accessible, such as an open shed or garage
- Check for toxic plants, standing water, or pool access if relevant
- Note anything that looks off — a broken fence panel, a missing latch — and inform the client right away
A few extra seconds checking the yard is far cheaper than an escaped pet or an avoidable injury.