Nursery World - Dog days

Even if you love animals, as a nanny you should see that they know their place in the home, says Jan Hurst Family pets should never be allowed to become a problem part of a nanny's working day. But a well-managed pet can considerably enhance the time spent with the children.

Family pets should never be allowed to become a problem part of a nanny's working day. But a well-managed pet can considerably enhance the time spent with the children.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATION?

If you're attending an interview and there are pets in the house you should always enquire, after you've asked about the children and all the other important issues, who looks after the animals. You need to demonstrate a professional attitude right from the start, even if you are an animal lover and the dogs come forward with adoring looks and wagging tails. You are applying to care for children, not for a job as a kennel maid.

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