Why We Recommend Lockboxes for All Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Clients

Why We Recommend Lockboxes for All Pet Sitting & Dog Walking Clients

When it comes to pet care, trust and safety are everything. One common concern for many pet parents is key management—how to give your sitter or dog walker access to your home without the stress of handing over a key.

That’s why at Scales Tails & Paws Pet Sitting & Dog Walking, we recommend using a lockbox. It’s a secure, convenient solution that keeps your key accessible while giving you full control and peace of mind.

🗝️ What’s a Lockbox?

A lockbox is a small, secure container that attaches to your front door, railing, or fence and stores your house key inside. To access the key, your sitter or walker simply enters a code—shared with them by you. It’s a simple, safe, and effective way to manage home access.

✅ 4 Reasons to Use a Lockbox for Pet Care

1. Skip the Key Handoff Hassle

Planning a vacation or just a busy week? You shouldn’t have to squeeze in an extra meetup just to hand off keys. With a lockbox, all you need to do is leave your key inside and share the code with your sitter. Easy for you—and for us.

2. No More Lost Keys

We’re professionals, but we’re also human—and keys can be misplaced. A lockbox keeps your key at your home, not in someone’s pocket or car. It’s always where it should be.

3. Full Control & Peace of Mind

Even when you trust your sitter completely, it’s comforting to know you can update the lockbox code anytime. Once your visits are done, simply change the code and relax, knowing your home is secure.

4. Backup for Smart Locks and Garage Codes

Using a smart lock? Great! But what happens if there’s a power outage or a system glitch? A lockbox provides a reliable backup so your sitter can always get in and care for your pets, no matter what.

📢 Starting June 1st: Lockboxes Required for All Services

To improve the safety and efficiency of our services, we’ll be requiring lockboxes for all clients starting June 1st. You’re welcome to provide your own, or you can rent one directly from us for a one-time fee of $20.00. We’ll handle the setup so everything is ready to go!

🐾 Trusted Pet Care in Westerville & Beyond

At Scales Tails & Paws, we care for more than just your pets—we care about your peace of mind. Our professional, experienced, insured, and bonded team is here to love and care for your furry, feathered, or scaly companions just like you would.

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