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Recent Dog Sitting reviews in Melbourne

Awesome dog minder. Kept Ally busy for a week while I was away. Helped me out a lot. Thanks again.

Dog minder

$180

Brilliant dog minder/carer. Paris very happy Rottweiler. Will definitely be using Bettina again.

Dog Minding In Secure Home

$190

Amazing service with short notice Andrew looked after our Bowser and treated him as his own. Thanks so much. Highly recommended.

Dog sitter

$100

Bettina took great care of our puppy and showered him with love.

Dog sitting border collie puppy

$30

Bettina did a wonderful job of taking care of my elderly dog Lily. She was kind and caring and I felt very comfortable leaving my precious girl in such capable hands.

Dog Sitting

$35

Bianca was brilliant, definitely went above and beyond when minding bear!

Weekly dog sit/walk

$15

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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 Melbourne

Dog sitter

$350

Melbourne VIC, Australia

4th Feb 2025

I am moving to Shepparton and need someone to take care of my 5 year old rescue dog from Monday to Friday for a couple of weeks. Dates: Mon 10 Feb to Friday 14 Feb Mon 17 Feb to Friday 21 Feb She is slightly dog reactive, so a home without another dog is best. She only needs walking on the lead 1-2 x p/day. Someone with reactive dog experience preferred! Maddy

Dog sitting in your home

$400

Prahran VIC 3181, Australia

3rd Feb 2025

Looking for someone to look after my 3 year old labrador for 2 weeks in your home while I’m overseas.. I’m located in Prahran so somewhere not too far away. He’s very friendly with all humans and other pets. 22nd of February to 7th of March.

Dog sitter + travel

$150

Melbourne VIC, Australia

30th Jan 2025

Seeking a responsible and reliable dog sitter to care for and transport my dog on our wedding day. The ideal sitter will pick up our dog from Sunshine West at 11:00 am and drive to Truganina. From there, they will drive our dog to the city and remain with them for a few hours. Around 2:30 pm, the sitter will drive from the city to Maidstone and stay with our dog until 5:00 pm. Essentially, we need someone to chauffeur our dog so they can be included in our wedding photos. Well-behaved small Pomeranian. 2.5kg Thank you!

Dog sitter

$5

Kew VIC 3101, Australia

29th Jan 2025

Home x2 senior grey hounds for the w/e ideally in the abbotsford or surrounding suburbs From the 30th evening - 2nd evening

Lana was such a great dog sitter. She was attentive to all Of their needs and the pups were very well looked after in her care. She was great to communicate with and we can’t wait to use her again. Can’t recommend enough!

Dog sitter (13/1 - 18/01)

$60

Toorak VIC, Australia

11th Jan 2025

Hi, this is last minute but hoping to find someone who can help out with my small dog, Coco, so my daughter can go away for a few days? I don’t have a lot of money but can pay $10 p/day and supply food. I’m funny about having people at our home that I don’t know, so preferably at yours please?

Dog sitting

$150

Ascot Vale VIC, Australia

6th Jan 2025

I need to go away for work for a few days and with family away and the dog resort booked out, I need to find another solution last minute. I will be heading to QLD from wednesday until friday this week. Open to house sitting at my place in Ascot Vale if preferred. Pearl is an 11 month old Black & white GSP who is energetic and requires at least an hour of exercise every day.

Jess is a star. Looked after my house and very needy and energetic doggo with no issues. Highly recommend for any jobs.

Dog sitter

$300

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Need a dog sitter (bring home) from 3rd jan 2025- 20th january 2025. Dog breed is mini dachshund, 10 months old, really clingy and loves to play. send me offer. its a girl😄

THEEE BESTTY DOG SITTER. AND SHE IS VERYYYY KINDDD!

Dog Sitting

$350

Doreen VIC, Australia

20th Dec 2024

Looking for a dog sitter to welcome into their own home & to keep company with two rambunctious but smoochy boys, Bailey & Roger from 24 - 30 Dec. Bailey is an 11 month old large silly Groodle & Roger is an 6 month old medium timid Staffy. They are both up to date with their vaccinations but not neutered. Both walks well on the lead & loves their treats. They usually like being on the outside yard during the day & cuddle up in bed with you at night. Both are toilet trained but tends to have accidents when nervous. They will come with their food, treats, bowls, toys & bedding. As they are very food driven, it is best not to leave any human food laying around exposed within their reach including bench tops & dining table as they are able to get to them. Both also chews & digs from time to time being puppies this age so this is something to mindful of & of course you got to be okay with. Daily walks & plays are recommended to help burn their boundless energy. They are best to be left outside when you are heading out. They will happily sniff & snooze the day away. We will drop off & pickup both dogs to & from your place.

Dog sitting

$20

Elwood VIC 3184, Australia

18th Dec 2024

I need my dog minded at your home. She is a 4 year Kelpie and needs one run a day with a ball. 27th Dec to 2nd Jan. Can sleep outside.

Amazing dog sitting by Jasmin. Photo up dates were amazing. I highly recommend.

Dog sitter

$50

St Kilda, Victoria

12th Dec 2024

Hi there We got a one year old beagle . He gets a bit extra sad if he has to be alone for long time . So looking for someone to come and sit with him for couple hours . Just stay home with him and give him company . Would be better for someone local .

Dog sitting at sitter's place (10 Jan 2025 ~ 25 Jan 2005)

$225

Northcote VIC, Australia

9th Dec 2024

We are looking for someone to look after our 8 years old small-medium sized maltese shih tzu. She lives in door with us in a townhouse apartment. We need the sitting from Fri 10th Jan, and we'll pick her up on Sat 25th Jan.

Dog Sitting for 4 Days

$50

Chinatown District VIC 3000, Australia

9th Dec 2024

I Will be away from home from today, and my dog will be shiped in 12th dec 2024. So my dog will be overnight in their house until she picked up by the agents. The food and pads is included Her name is Chloe and she is 8 months old. She is cavalier king charles. She's very active and sweet, she also very fast to adapt and love new people.

Need a dog sitter

$10

Chinatown District VIC 3000, Australia

6th Dec 2024

I need a dog sitter how live in Melbourne to sit my puppy for 29/11 to 6/3 For 10 per night. Food and all his needs will be payed for. He is potty trained and well behaved golden retriever. He is so cuddly and likes to be petted a lot. He is a medium to low energy dog. Walking him is something required for 30-60 min a day.

Dog sitter

$250

Balaclava VIC 3183, Australia

27th Nov 2024

I’m looking for a dog sitter for my beautiful boy lenny, somewhere with a backyard would be ideal from 27th of Dec- Jan 8th

Ongoing dog sitter - Prahan

$50

Prahran VIC, Australia

17th Nov 2024

I am relocating from Sydney and looking for an ongoing dog sitter to look after my Maltese who is 7 years old ongoing and often… Sleep overs and walks. She suffers from separation anxiety and needs to be attended to often. Need someone experienced with dogs.

So great - will use again. Very on top of everything with my dog and understanding.

Dog sitting (boarding)

$20

Melbourne VIC, Australia

16th Nov 2024

i want someone to dog sit my dog from 28/11 to the beginning of march for 20$ per night. he is a 7 months golden retriever, he is so calm and polite and potty trained. i will pay for his food and warmers. i prefer if you live in bendigo or melbourne.

Dog sitting at your home

$300

Essendon VIC, Australia

11th Nov 2024

We are looking for a sitter for our 6yr old German Shorthair Pointer, Kona. Sun 17th to Sat 23rd She is great with other dogs and does need a backyard to run around. Can sleep in or outside. Ideally someone who works from home or will be around.

Dog sitter

$50

Moonee Ponds VIC, Australia

3rd Nov 2024

I need someone to watch my dog while I’m at work. He’s beautiful and friendly but has separation anxiety and struggles staying home by himself while I’m at work.

Dog sitter

$70

Prahran VIC, Australia

12th Sep 2024

Needing a dog sitter in your home from tomorrow afternoon Friday 13th to Sunday 15th morning for a 3 year old black Labrador very friendly

Dog sitter needed from 17 September till 2 October

$100

South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

8th Sep 2024

Need someone to take care of my 3 year old miniature dachshund at your house. Slinky cannot be left home alone for more than 3 or 4 hours so ideally would prefer a household where there are 2 or 3 people. Preferably no other pets should be at your house during this time. Slinky is fine with teenagers and adults but sometimes barks at babies and toddlers. He will also most likely want to sleep in your bed at night (don't worry, he's 80% toilet trained which means he knows to jump off your bed to do wee on the training pads which I will provide.) I will supply his bed, leash, food and toys for the duration of his stay.

Aaron was very patient in taking care of Slinky whilst I was away. Unfortunately Aaron's house was a bit of a mess which meant Slinky's collar and leash went missing.