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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 Illawarra

Long term dog sitting (house required)

$1,000

Bulli NSW, Australia

5th Dec 2024

We are looking for someone to care for our family dog while away on holidays ASAP until the 28th Jan. She is a beautiful Maremma sheepdog/shepherd with a good temperament and great around kids. Only issue is that she is a barker and will need to be left inside if you leave the house unless neighbours aren’t close by. We are currently travelling and our current dog sitter is unable to help. We will provide food. Doesn’t require daily walks.

Dog sitter

$200

Wollongong NSW, Australia

29th Feb 2024

After a dog sitter to take care of an adorable 11 year old staffy . 15’minute walk per day is only required .2 week period . Food will be provided. Must be able to sit in your own home . Doesn’t get along with other animals . Loves kids, very excitable loving doggo

Dog minder

$60

Shellharbour NSW, Australia

24th Jan 2024

Mind my dog from 1.30 to 3.15pm. Walk her. Hang with her under a tree. - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 25 January 2024

Dog sitter

$40

Oak Flats NSW, Australia

13th Sep 2023

I have a very needy dog with separation anxiety through the roof, I have just moved here from Newcastle I’m wanting someone to hopefully watch my boy (boss) 6 year old dog during work hours for time being until I can afford him a proper kennel to be locked in during work hours. ( luxury ass kennel don’t worry) he’s absolutely beautiful and he is the best company .. if anyone’s interested I’d be happy to discuss firther - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 13 September 2023

Dog sitting

$50

Primbee NSW 2502, Australia

8th Sep 2023

Looking for dog day care (happy to drop him off/pick up) or inhome play/hangout/walk dog. Wednesdays and occasional weekend work. Dog is a puppy 3 months old blue heeler. Very friendly. 50 a day - Due date: Flexible

Dog Sitting

$100

Mount Saint Thomas NSW, Australia

10th Jan 2023

Looking for someone to take care of our 2 Kelpies while we get married! Ideally would love someone to take care of them overnight. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 3 March 2023

Nathalie is such a lovely and caring person. We trusted her with our two very energetic doggos overnight at our place and they absolutely adored her. She was very thorough in understanding their needs and followed all the instructions which helped make our wedding day/night stress free knowing they were well looked after.

Dog sitter

$50

Oak Flats NSW 2529, Australia

13th Dec 2022

Hi, I'm looking for a someone to take care of my 12 week old rottweiler puppy at their home on Thursday the 15th December. Ideally someone with experience with dogs. I would need you to pick up and drop her off. There is potential for this to be a recurring task if you enjoy it. Her name is Dora, and she is extremely friendly and sociable with other dogs/cats/humans. She is not house trained yet, but can pee outside if you command toilet. I take her out every 30 mins or so. She knows sit, lay, shake, down and leave it. She is learning how to walk on leash, so we would prefer you not to walk her. She loves tug of war and running outside instead for now :) She can be bitey when she gets the zoomies (not aggressively), so if she does get overexcited I give her a toy to redirect the energy. Thanks! - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 15 December 2022

Need a dog sitter for 8hrs

$50

Albion Park NSW, Australia

28th Nov 2022

Hi there, We need a dog sitter who can look after our 2 dogs from 10am to 6pm this Saturday in our house in Albion Park. A bit about our dogs: - labrador: 1.5yrs old - mastiff x - 1.2yrs old - both are recovering from desexing procedure (both will have a cone on) - both hyper friendly You are not required to take them on walks or do any activities. All you need is to accompany them at our place, allow them to pee outside, and give them food at 6pm. Once fed, you can leave the place and end the task. Feel free to bring your stuff with you to keep yourself entertained. You are more than welcome to use our your TV/PlayStation to keep yourself occupied. Looking forward to it! Thanks, Yash - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 3 December 2022

Puppy sitting

$50

Albion Park Rail NSW, Australia

16th Oct 2022

6 weeks old puppy needs supervision for the day, hasn't yet had her shots so no walking or around other dogs - Due date: Needs to be done on Monday, 17 October 2022

Puppy sitting

$20

Figtree NSW, Australia

4th Sep 2022

Litter expected on 19th September. Need someone to look after pups and make sure they are feeding and mum is not sitting on them for first 2 weeks Monday to Friday. $20 an hour 7-3.3 - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 17 September 2022

Dog Sitting

$100

Kiama NSW, Australia

15th Aug 2022

I need my 2y/o border collie looked after for 2 nights from Fri 19/08 to 21/08. I’m staying at East Beach caravan park. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 19 August 2022

Dog sitter

$40

Flinders NSW, Australia

13th Jul 2022

Pet sitter required for a golden retriever. Loves to come inside but also will sleep outside, is a bit anxious but will warm up to new people. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 16 July 2022

Dog sitting

$40

Figtree NSW 2525, Australia

6th Jul 2022

Dog Sitter required for a week.To be taken into their home while away. - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 15 October 2022

Dog Sitter needed

$600

Wongawilli NSW, Australia

30th Apr 2022

Hi there, My partner and i are going away for 4 weeks over July/August. We are looking for someone to look after our 6 year old Australian Shepherd, Hugo. Hugo is very friendly and is a real people person, however is very anxious around other dogs. He would either need to stay at someone's home who doesnt have any other pets, or be looked after at our own home. As he is a working dog, he would ideally need a walk every day or every other day if possible. Quieter areas, that don't have alot of dog walkers are preferable, as he is not a fan of other dogs. We will provide all food and treats for Hugo whilst we are away. If you are interested, or have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thanks 😊 - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 18 August 2022

Dog sitter

$90

Horsley NSW, Australia

20th Apr 2022

I’m desperate for someone to babysit my Great Dane. Thursday-Sunday this week. She’s very placid. Sleeps inside

Drop off / Pick up my dog plus dog sit.

$100

Shellharbour NSW, Australia

19th Apr 2022

I have a wonderful dog that needs pick up and drop off from our wedding venue. He can be there for the ceremony but not the night before or reception after. Would like someone good with dogs to look after him. He is fine with other dogs usually. 9 year old black lab / Kelpie. Would drop him off on the 17th May. Would need you to bring him to Kangaroo Valley Bush retreat venue on the 18th and take him back again. We would pick up on the 19th.

Dog sitter

$50

Warilla NSW 2528, Australia

19th Mar 2022

need dog sitter for the night

Dog sitting

$250

Bellambi NSW, Australia

5th Mar 2022

Require my 6 month old Rhodesian ridgeback back to be looked after from Thursday until Tuesday morning.

Dog sitter

$100

Thirroul NSW, Australia

11th Nov 2021

Need someone to stay at home with my dog all day. Please take him out for a walk once. He will sleep most of the day just need someone in the house. Would be a useful gig for a reliable university student. Dog is a black lab who is 9 months old, very chilled and quiet, doesn’t bark.

Dog sitting

$150

Corrimal NSW, Australia

20th Oct 2021

I am looking for a dog sitter for one day a week initially( about 6 hours). My puppy is 22 weeks old. It could be in my home.