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Recent Dog Sitting reviews in Melbourne
Fabulous support and care for my French Bulldog. Highly recommend for any task. This family were great caters
Dog Sitter-French Bulldog
$300
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
Noor and her daughter have been amazing at looking after my dogs. I felt very relaxed knowing they are in good hands getting lots of love and care. They sent me pictures and kept me updated. Highly recommended Noor!!
Urgent -Dog Sitting x2 small dogs
$350
Sheila went above and beyond! She sent me videos and pics daily and the puppies had regular walks and lots of love. I felt very at ease my babies were in good hands. Thanks so much Sheila 🙏🏼💛
URGENT dog sitting today
$300
Awesome dog minder. Kept Ally busy for a week while I was away. Helped me out a lot. Thanks again.
Dog minder
$180
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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
$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 18/12 to 10/3 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 boarding
$600
St Kilda, Victoria
6th Dec 2024
We have a medium 4-year-old male Kelpie to be looked after from 21st December 2024 to 9 January 2025. He has been professionally trained, desexed and fully vaccinated. He's friendly with other dogs. We will provide food and all necessities. Boarding at your place. We can drop off and pick up.
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
$150
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
3rd Oct 2024
I’m looking for a dog sitter to look after my two dogs this weekend. I have one 3 month old chihuahua and one 4 year old dachshund. For maybe 1 or 2 nights. From this Friday.
I’m happy with the care provided my dogs. I got regular updates and my dogs seems to enjoy their stay (I’m big on reading their vibe) I will be using their dog sitting services again 🤗
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.
Dog sitting
$25
Melbourne VIC, Australia
1st Aug 2024
Dog sitting needed starting 22 Aug
It was lovely to meet legends Grant and Debbie and I'm sure our beloved dog is well looked after. Thanks mate.
Dog sitter
$150
Essendon VIC, Australia
13th Jul 2024
Looking for a dog sister until Wednesday night or Thursday morning for our Bichon frise. You will be minding the dog at your house although we will provide food. He is a happy and very friendly dog
Sil and his family took exceptional care of our dog, treating him as if he were their own. They kept us updated with photos and daily summaries. I highly recommend them for dog sitting. They exceeded our expectations, and our dog clearly enjoyed the walks and attention.
Dog sitting
$100
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
27th Jun 2024
I need a caring dog loving person yo look after my 14 year old English Staffy from Friday 28/6 till Sunday 30/6
Dog sitting
$80
Kensington VIC, Australia
13th Jun 2024
We need a dog sitter from approximately 12.15 to 5ish.
Dog Sitter
$400
Prahran VIC, Australia
6th May 2024
Looking for a dog sitter in your home for a friendly Labrador from the 20th of May to 2nd of a June 2nd
Thanks so much for looking after my dog Barney! Did a great job would recommend
Dog sitter
$400
St Kilda VIC, Australia
11th Apr 2024
Looking for the dog sitter from 12/04 -06/05 Very friendly Schnauzer (girl 8 years old) Perfectly trained , friendly with other dogs ( would be bonus if u have one 😊). Not friendly with cats 🥹 - twice per day walk (30 min) -happy to stay home by herself Super cute & relax Need to be at your place for this period of time.
Dog sitting of two small easy fur babies for 11 nights
$500
Brunswick West VIC, Australia
15th Mar 2024
We are travelling overseas from 27/3 to 7/4 and need someone to take care of our two small lovely, easy doggos. They keep each other company during the day if you work, and just need feeding, a lil walk & some lovin. We live in Pascoe Vale South, so anyone not too far from there would be great
The love our pets were shown was so beautiful & very evident in their little faces when they were returned. Didn't know that there would be two other doggos there, but sounds like they got on greatly. Josese was quick to reply, despite having the biggest of family emergencies, for that we were so thankful.