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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 in Canberra
Need a dog sitter to look after my cavapoo for 2 weeks at your home
$150
Forde ACT 2914, Australia
3rd Nov 2024
Need a reliable dog boarding service to look after my then 7 month old cavapoo from February 27 to March 8 next year. I'll supply food and other requirements. Would want constant update and communication during this period please.
Dog sitter
$60
Bonner ACT, Australia
30th Oct 2024
Hi, I have a six month old beautiful girl cocker spaniel. I will be going to Brisbane for four days and need someone who can play and cuddle Bonnie while we’re gone.
Dog sitter
$5
Weetangera ACT 2614, Australia
12th Oct 2024
I need my dog looked after at your home..Must love animals and have a secure yard… Prefer you don’t have a dog… It is for 5 days from Nov 21.
Dog sitting
$30
Lyneham ACT, Australia
11th Oct 2024
I am looking for a dog sitter at your house from 21 December- 3rd January 2025. Two medium dogs (13kg each). 1 x Frug (French bulldog x pug) 1 x french bulldog They sleep in a crate, eat dry food, no allergies, live with kids, not tested on cats, would love a walk. Please let me know if you can do this and what you would charge. Thank you
Dog sitter 3 days
$30
Canberra ACT, Australia
22nd Aug 2024
We are caravanning from Qld for our sons 40th and will be in a pet friendly park so our place or yours while we go out. Harry is a 2.5yo kelpie cross
Dog sitting
$300
Denman Prospect ACT, Australia
2nd Jun 2024
feed my dog, refill water, pick up poop. any time of the day is not a problem. i need from 24 June to 11 July
Dog sitter
$90
Macquarie ACT, Australia
18th Apr 2024
Looking for a pet sitter for my very sweet poodle kelpie cross, for 3 nights from 25 - 28 April, ideally in your home.
Dog sitting
$400
Wright ACT, Australia
3rd Jan 2024
Hello, Wondering if anyone who loves dogs, would you be keen to dog sit my two fur babies from 19th Jan to 30th Jan? - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 19 January 2024
Puppy sitting
$50
Braddon ACT, Australia
12th Dec 2023
Looking for a puppy sitter. Can do drop off. It’s usually early morning to mid day. Tues- Thursday - Due date: Flexible
Dog sitting
$80
Braddon ACT, Australia
3rd Nov 2023
We have a little sweet staffy that needs someone to watch her while we work, she’s recovering from a medical problem. - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 6 November 2023
Dog sitting
$35
Gowrie, ACT
14th Aug 2023
Dog sitter Preferably in your home $35 per day From 18/8 - 23/8 - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 18 August 2023
My pooch was cared for extremely well .
Dog sitter needed
$150
Gungahlin ACT 2912, Australia
27th Feb 2023
Need dog sitter for 1 small pup, 5 days 1st March to 5th March. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 1 March 2023
Dog sitter
$25
Canberra ACT, Australia
29th Dec 2022
I am responding to my dog sitter post
Dog sitter/boarding 31st Dec night
$25
Casey ACT, Australia
28th Dec 2022
take care of our German Shepard over new years night. German Shepard make dog is 1.9 months old . Desexed . - we need to ensure there is no other day or dog in the house as our dog does not want to share accomodation with other dog and cats . Drop will be 31st Dec morning around 10 Am snd pick up with 1st Jan around 7 pm -
Dog minding
$500
Red Hill ACT, Australia
17th Dec 2022
Our lovely, quiet Springer Spaniel is looking for a temporary home between 21 December and 6 January (due to previous arrangements falling through). He’s very gentle-natured, sleeps a lot but likes a walk or two during the day. Needs to be based in ACT or nearby. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Dog sitter
$150
Taylor ACT, Australia
1st Dec 2022
Hello All ...... we are looking for someone who can look after our dog Guinea, (4th - 11th December), in their home, or by visiting our home whilst we are away 4th to 11th Dec. She is generally well behaved, is pretty easy going. She loves a walk. She is more of an outdoor dog, so a small backyard would be good. Please do get in touch if this suits you. Many thanks! Ali - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 4 December 2022
Dog sitter
$33
Flynn ACT, Australia
29th Nov 2022
I am looking for a dog sitter over Xmas from 23/12 to 28/12. Prefer sitters house. Dog is a Staffy x ridgeback. Looking to pay around $33 per day. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 28 December 2022
Dog sitting 2 x dogs
$70
Waramanga ACT, Australia
10th Nov 2022
Needing someone to look after a nervous german shepard and miniture poodle (very friendly) for a few hours whilst we are away. Its at an Airbnb that we are staying at, and they bark due to being nerous amd we cant have them barking where we are. Happy to negotiate price - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 11 November 2022
Dog sitter wanted
$15
Crace ACT 2911, Australia
10th Oct 2022
Pet sitter wanted for a family friendly Labrador We are going away from 18 December to 2nd January 2023 and would like someone to look after our “Tyson”. He is a very obedient, excitable, energetic, child friendly dog. He is fully toilet trained and hardly barks. We will provide his food and snacks - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 18 December 2022
Recurring cleaning & dog minding
$30
Canberra ACT, Australia
18th Jun 2022
Looking for a local to get acquainted with our temperamental dog in order to be available for ad hoc pet sitting. Task would involve bonding with my dog through walks and basic house cleaning to ensure she is comfortable with your presence in the house. Experience with working dogs preferred. Enquire for further details.