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Best dog sitter ever! Thanks Gabby xx
Dog sitting
$50
Darren and his family looked after our pet dog- can’t speak highly enough of them. Great communication and super friendly. Thanks again- Highly recommend them for any tasks.
Dog Sitting- 2 nights
$85
So so nice and a great job! Would definitely recommend!
Dog sitter
$100
Thanks so much
Dog minding for 1 week small dog
$70
Lovely, friendly, flexible and quick with responding. And most importantly my baby puppy loves her !
Puppy sitter
$20
Thank you so much Ly! Seems like Kiara had a lot of fun! Very happy with the service I would recommend 100%
Dog sitter for a day
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Taking your dog with you to all your trips and errands would be great, but sadly, that’s not possible. The best alternative? Making sure your pet is well-cared for and loved, even while you’re out. And while you could probably get a relative or friend to watch over your dog, wouldn’t it be great if you got someone who would be solely dedicated to your pet’s care? That’s where Airtasker's dog sitting service comes in.
When you request a dog sitter via Airtasker, you get to work with dog sitters in your area who are reviewed and rated by fellow pet owners in your community. This is better than having a relative, friend, or random neighbour watch over your dog, especially if they're not that familiar with pets themselves.
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Top Dog Sitting related questions
The average cost of dog sitting is $35, and this could go higher or lower.Check out our cost guide for more information.
You can find a home dog sitting service in minutes through Airtasker! When you tap the “Post a task” button, you’ll be asked to indicate all the details of your task - how many pets, when you’ll be out, your location, your budget, your pet’s needs, etc. Then, wait for the offers to come in. Pick the one that best fits your needs, then tap to confirm your appointment. It’s that easy!
Here are some things you should check on before you set a dog and house sitting appointment:
Your dog’s supplies
Detailed instructions for your sitter, including administration of medication
Toys and treats for your pet
The fence, yard, and home security systems
A tour of the house for your sitter, including where the leash & carrier are kept, cleaning supplies, and the thermostat
Contact information your sitter may need including your own, the landlord’s, and your vet
Have ample preparations for your dog, your home, and your sitter. This includes making sure your pet and the sitter are comfortable with each other, conducting an interview with your sitter prior to the stay, and keeping communication lines open while you’re out. Make it a point to know your sitter’s operating policies as well, so there won’t be any confusion that could cause discomfort for the sitter or your pet.
While the details may vary depending on your pet/s’ needs, here are some basic questions to get the ball rolling with your puppy sitter:
What dog sitting experience do you have?
Do you have business credentials?
Do you have any training related to pet care?
How do you deal with two dogs fighting each other?
Can we see how you get along with my dog?
Do you have a written contract or agreement?
The advantage of in-home dog sitting is that your dog is the sole focus of the sitter. They won’t have to adjust to a new environment, or risk catching diseases. But, pet sitting usually means having to make your pet adjust to a stranger in the home. Plus, your dog misses out on a chance to socialise. Either way, it’s advisable to do research on the sitter or daycare and work closely with them to ensure the well-being of your pet.
While this may vary from Tasker to Tasker, some may offer both dog and house sitting services (for a higher fee, of course). This is an advantage since your house will retain that “lived in” look that can help keep burglars away. If you’d like to find dog and house sitters near you, tap the “Post a task” button to get started!
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What do dog sitting services include?
Airtasker’s dog sitting service can be straightforward. While the specifics may vary from Tasker to Tasker, and depend on your pet’s own needs, here are the things that you can expect a dog sitter to do.
Puppy collection and delivery
Your puppy sitter can arrange for the collection and delivery of your puppy. A puppy sitter or pet transport service can collect your pup. Then, when you get home from your trip, the sitter can bring your pup back to you.
Feeding & administering medication
Your puppy sitter relies on your detailed instructions for feeding your pet, providing enough water, and giving them their vitamins and medicine (if applicable). Make sure you have enough supplies before you leave, whether it’s kibble, canned food, home-cooked meals, or raw food. Make sure your sitter is familiar with food prep and portioning. Be clear about what food you allow your dog to eat, and what they’re allergic to.
If your pet is on a special diet, make sure your sitter is informed. The same goes for medication - prepare written instructions and review them verbally before you leave. Don’t just rely on a note on the counter! Good preparation is essential to making sure your pet stays healthy even while you’re out.
Cleaning up pet mess
Puppy sitting also includes cleaning up a pet’s mess. Let your Tasker know your dog’s signal for when they need to “go”, your pet’s usual spot, and how you usually handle dog mess. Make sure your sitter also knows where the cleaning supplies are kept, in case your dog can’t make it to their spot.
Exercise and playtime
Your pet sitter also makes sure your pet/s get enough exercise, playtime, and even training while you’re out. Let your puppy sitter know if they can take your dog on walks while you’re out, and how often this needs to be done. If you have any rules for walks, such as cleaning the paws afterwards or avoiding a rowdy neighbour dog, make sure you tell your sitter about these. Your puppy sitter also makes sure that your pet stays secure at all times, whether inside or outside your property.
Pets, cuddles, and TLC
Your pet will need all the love they can get while you’re out for a friend’s wedding or week-long business trip. Your dog sitter makes sure your pooch gets petted and cuddled regularly. Let your puppy sitter know if they can give your pet treats, and how many they can have per day. Ideally, your pet and the Tasker have met prior to the puppy sitting appointment, so your Tasker will be able to pet and scratch your dog in all their favourite spots.
Puppy grooming
Grooming may include brushing your puppy’s fur and trimming their nails. To avoid overwhelming your puppy, the puppy sitter may brush your puppy’s coat a few minutes at a time throughout the day. If you want to come home to a fresh-smelling pup and a clean house, go ahead and book a sofa cleaning or house cleaning service on our platform as well!
Updates on your pet
If pet updates are part of your Tasker’s arrangement, you can expect an email or message from your sitter on a regular basis. In case of emergencies, you can have your sitter call a relative in the area or your vet - just to make sure your dog is alright.
Recent Dog Sitting tasks
Dog sitting for 10 days . Food and treats will be provided.
$200
Robina QLD, Australia
29th Apr 2024
We would like our two dogs to be cared for for 10 days. Both are vaccinated and they are beagles.
Train my puppy/dog sit
$40
Concord NSW, Australia
29th Apr 2024
I have a Shiba Inu puppy currently finishing up puppy school. Would like someone to train her a bit more in regards to commands and walking better. Want to discuss price and availability eg. Once a week for an hour. Also looking for someone that can dog sit if needed when I need to clean the place.
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$25
Clovelly NSW, Australia
28th Apr 2024
Hi there I’m looking for a Dog sitter for this week Sunday night till Friday afternoon pick up. She is a small border collie that needs only 2 runs a day and a yard to sleep in. 25 per day with tip
Dog sitter for 4 month old puppy on Monday mornings 9am - 1pm
$80
Blackheath NSW, Australia
26th Apr 2024
Look after puppy in our home.
Dog Sitting - small dachshund
$100
Manly Vale NSW, Australia
25th Apr 2024
I am looking for a kind dog lover to look after my small dapple dachshund for just two nights from around 4:00pm Friday 19th April until around 4:00pm Sunday 21st April whilst we have to move house. Olive is sweet in nature, desexed, toilet training and just a pup who really loves the company of other dogs/humans. She takes just a couple of minutes to get used to new dogs because she is so small. Happy of course to drop her and pick up based in Manly Vale but would just need to come to your place as we are moving a house.
Elena was great and super lovely! Would absolutely use her again to look after my puppy. Thanks again Elena, you were awesome!
Dog sitting
$100
Essendon VIC, Australia
24th Apr 2024
Fur baby sitting my 7 month old Rottweiler from Thursday night until Saturday late afternoon. She will be required to sleep inside at your house and preferably not left alone.
Dog sitter for a week
$150
Scarborough QLD, Australia
23rd Apr 2024
Need a sitter for my 6 yr old Maltese terrier.
Dog sitting
$350
Sydney NSW, Australia
23rd Apr 2024
Located in sydney Hi guys i am looking for a dog lover to watch my 2 babies. I am pregnant and homeless for the next week.i have 2 amazing dogs . One big one big Rajah and malinka small. They are both rescues. They both very good with cats and other dogs. They are toilette trained. Rajah s an arab bull mastif he grew up with 8 cats. Malinka is a pomoranian.
Just amazing... thank you
LONG TIME DOG SITTER
$200
Piara Waters WA 6112, Australia
22nd Apr 2024
I'm moving back to Perth and need someone to look after my 2 year old dog for a couple of months until I get my own place. She's an entire American Bulldog x Catahoula (no used for pig hunting or anything of the sort!) She needs a secure yard preferably with a high fence or I can supply an electric dog fence. Lives inside here but will happily stay outside but loves company. Not suitable with other dogs or any cats. South of River needed and I'll visit her regularly to walk her and take her for outings. She is kinda still in puppy stage but is very food oriented. Needs a strong person as she weighs 40kg and is bulky. Does like to jump. Chases wheels that are moving and will destroy pot plants 🤣 But she's a beautiful dog and very affection ❣️ Unsure what to pay per week so make an offer. I'll supply all food and bedding etc.
Dog Sitting
$90
Paralowie SA, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
I'm going away for the long weekend (Friday 08/03 - Sunday 10/03) and need someone to care for my 2 dogs. My boys are Chompers (8yo Kelpie x Whippet) and Kenai (6yo Malamute x Husky). Both are house trained and Kenai is crate trained. They need to be fed breakfast everyday and let outside to go to the toilet/have a play twice a day (once in the morning before breakfast and once in the evening before bed). I'm happy to provide a demonstration of their routine either in person or record a series of videos. Their routine would take 1-1.5 hours a day.
Elmark was amazing! He was easy to communicate and schedule with. He kept me in the loop with absolutely everything which is perfect for loving dog parents. I would receive photos and videos every day of my dogs being played with and fed, and they were very obviously very happy to be with Elmark. Amazing Tasker!
Dog sitting over Labor Day weekend 2024.
$300
Caulfield VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
Hi Guys, I am looking for some one nice to look after my 2 beagle girls. 5 and 4 years old over the new years. I am away from this Friday afternoon 8/03/2024 till Sunday afternoon 11.03.2024. Mordialloc, Melbourne. The girls get along well with similar hunting breeds. A secure backyard or balcony at your place is essential. Food is provided. Please make offers. - Due date: Before Sunday, 7 January 2024
Great! Absolutely great! Thank you. We will book again shortly
Dog sitting over New Year 2023-2024, week and a half.
$500
Caulfield VIC, Australia
3rd Mar 2024
Hi Guys, I am looking for some one nice to look after my 2 beagle girls. 4 and 3 years old over the new years. I am away from this Friday afternoon 29/12/2023 till Sunday afternoon 07/01/2024 . Melbourne. The girls get along well with similar hunting breeds. A secure backyard or balcony at your place is essential. Food is provided. Please make offers. - Due date: Before Sunday, 7 January 2024
Awesome experience! 110% output! Thank you very much!
Dog sit in your home 19-31 March
$200
Ashmore QLD 4214, Australia
1st Mar 2024
I am looking for someone to look after my 10yo border collie in their home from 19-31 March. Yes, I know how soon that is. Unfortunately the person who was going to look after her can't. My dog is fairly easy to care for. She likes cuddles in the morning, sleeps in whichever room I'm in for part of the day, explores the garden and entertains herself for the rest of my work day, likes to play and/or have a short (up to half an hour due to joint issues) leisurely walk after work, hangs out until bed time and likes cuddles/pats before bed. She is fully house trained - she knocks on the door to go out and is fine overnight. She is trained in basic commands and is normally well behaved, but she does bark when she hears the postie. She is a border collie and her natural herding instinct is strong. She can't be around chickens, bikes or scooters. She is fine with cats as long as they are willing to tell her they are boss. An adult will need to walk her because she may try to chase any bikes or scooters that wiz past. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 19 March 2023
Jillinda looked after my dog for 2 weeks. She provided regular updates which gave me peace of mind that my fur-baby was being spoilt while I was away. She was understanding of my dog's instincts as a working breed and her quirks. I highly recommend Jillinda.
Dog sitting for 2 chill dogs - 6 days
$200
Melbourne VIC, Australia
25th Feb 2024
We have 2 dogs that can't come with us to a music festival. They normally live with us in our bus and are used to sleeping all day and night with 1 or 2 bouts of exercise (walk or a run around at the park). They don't bark, are toilet trained, and can be kept inside or outside which ever you prefer. We are looking for someone with a little bit of a yard preferably for them to hang out in during the day, and time to take them for a walk in the afternoons, mornings or both. Dates are from the 7th to the 13th of March and all food will be supplied :) - Great with kids - They don't bark - Fine with other dogs Thank you!!
Thomas is a great bloke, trustworthy, reliable and a great communicator. Happy to recommend him to anyone. Thanks again
Dog sit 11am-5pm Tuesday
$40
South Yarra VIC, Australia
18th Feb 2024
6 month old Labrador needs company/ supervision while we are working. Very friendly, mostly sleeps/ likes chasing ball. We live across the street from the park if you would like to spend some time outdoors
my puppy loved her! punctual, reliable, friendly, trustworthy. Definitely recommend and will contact again if I need dog sitting
Dog Sitting
$25
Hendra QLD 4011, Australia
17th Jan 2024
Dog sitting at your house for 4 nights (17th -21st January. $25 per night One 3 year old female Minature Daschound (desexed) House and crate trained. I will provide food, and crate. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 17 January 2024
Ben was great looking after our dog and took good care of her.
Dog Sit our Sheepadoodle
$100
Byron Bay NSW, Australia
2nd Jan 2024
We’re travelling with our Sheepadoodle, Basil and he doesn’t love being alone in new houses. We’re staying in Belongil but want to head out for dinner so just need someone to watch him for a few hours. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 3 January 2024
Absolutely divine. Basil our Sheepadoodle lover Christina and her dog Chico. They were lovely and gentle with Basil and Basil had a great time.
Dog sitting
$300
Boondall QLD, Australia
1st Jan 2024
Hi, I’m wondering if someone can please have my toy poodle stay for a week whilst I’m in Bali. He’s 12 years old and very well trained. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 1 January 2024
Great bloke and was great with Gary
Dog sitter
$5
Marden SA, Australia
31st Dec 2023
I urgently need 2 Stafford puppies looked after while we find a new home for them as we have no backyard where we currently are. They’re both under 1 and they are brother and sister. If you can help send me a msg and we’ll workout the price. - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 31 December 2023
Great to deal with. Prompt replies, 10/10
Puppy sitting
$30
Maroubra NSW, Australia
26th Dec 2023
Need someone to look after my puppy today. He’s 9 weeks old. Will need to look after him between 12:45pm and roughly to 5-6pm. Must be at my place - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 27 December 2023
Really nice women and happy for her to look after my dog again