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Recent Dog Sitting reviews in Melbourne

Suwie was great with my dog Boston, very kind person and easy to communicate with! Will be using her services again!

Dog sitting (Staffy Puppy)

$100

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

Weekly dog sit/walk

$15

Mia is lovely! From the moment we met her and her dog for a meet and greet we knew our dogs were in great hands and we felt at ease about going on holiday. She sent photos and let us know how they were going which was greatly appreciated, and she was friendly and easy to talk to throughout. Thanks Mia!

Dog sitter needed for our two dogs

$1,000

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

Dog sitter

$100

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

Dog Minding In Secure Home

$190

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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 sit my 18monthold Bernese mountain dod for 24 hours

$100

Middle Park VIC 3206, Australia

30th Mar 2025

We are having a function and need our dog to be cared for. It would be from 12noon (negotiable) on Friday 4th until Saturday morning.

Dog sitter

$200

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

27th Mar 2025

Dog sitter from 4th (morning) - 6th (evening) X2 greyhounds, they don’t require walking, both enjoy sleeping all the time. Both well behaved senior hounds. Looking for someone to have them at their residence for x2 nights. Looking for price $150 for x2 nights.

Great to deal with! Our dogs loved their time with Gurleen

Looking for dog sitter from 03/04-04/05

$500

St Kilda VIC, Australia

24th Mar 2025

Hi all, I’m looking for dog sitter to take care of my Schnauzer (10y) girl Coco is super friendly, quiet, gentle, very smart , she loves her walks and food 😊 She requires two walks min 30 min each and the rest of the day she would sleep . Food and all necessary items will be provided. Please only apply for this task if you have time to take her for her walks!! The dates from 3 April till 4 th of May . You would need to take Coco to your place . She is super friendly with all dogs but not cats, rabbits or birds. We are living in St Kilda . Many thanks

Dog sitting 5 - 18 May

$600

Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

22nd Mar 2025

Hello, We are looking for a sitter to care for our small dog for a couple of weeks. To be transparent - ideally we want someone that works from home, or only goes out for a few hours at a time. This is because she is used to having someone WFH, and we typically take her with us when we go out, so she is not used to spending long days alone. Alternatively, another pet she can hang out with while you are at work. She is very small (2kg), so the other pet must be suitable. We are open to either you staying at our apartment in Docklands, or she can stay with you (provided your home is escape proof as she has dug under a fence before). Going forward, we would love to have a reliable sitter that we can call on. If preferred, can pay in cash.

Dog sitter

$20

Melbourne CBD VIC 3000, Australia

21st Mar 2025

🐾 Seeking a Loving Carer for Our Gentle Giant. We’re looking for a responsible and caring dog lover to look after our beautiful Great Dane, while we’re away from 15 June 2025 to 15 August 2025. ✔ Breed: Great Dane ✔ Age: 6 years ✔ Gender: Desexed female ✔ Personality: Friendly, calm, and gentle ✔ Health: Fully vaccinated and well cared for 🏡 Ideal Carer: ✔ Located within 150 km of Melbourne ✔ Has experience with large breeds (or is comfortable with a gentle giant) ✔ Can provide a loving home environment ✔ Able to offer daily companionship, walks, and cuddles She is a sweetheart who loves lounging, short walks, and human company. She’s well-behaved and enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. If you or someone you know would love to care for her. Thank you for helping us find a great temporary home for her! 🐶💙 #GreatDane #DogCarerNeeded #MelbournePets #PetSitter #FosterACanineCompanion

Dog sitting

$5

St Kilda VIC, Australia

8th Mar 2025

We will be going to Europe from April 26 until May 22nd and need someone to look after our 1 year old American staffy Obie. Price can be negotiated- have just put $5 for now

Dog sitting - 5yo choc lab

$15

Fitzroy North VIC, Australia

2nd Mar 2025

Looking for a pet sitter to look after our 5yo choc lab boy while we go overseas. Total 24 nights (drop off 22 March, pick up 15 April). We are based in Fitzroy North so preferably someone nearby, with a house/town house that has a small backyard area. Our boy is an outdoor dog and stays outside all the time (including sleeping), as long as there's shelter he'll be fine. He is a generally well-behaved dog unless triggered. He's very friendly so will jump up or pull/bark at other people or dogs if he wants to play. This task is for a trial night before our requested trial date to ensure compatibility and that you like our dog.If trial night goes well, you must be available for the dates mentioned above. Offering $400 total for the 24 nights we require.

Excellent care-taker for our 5yo choc labrador. Lovely family and home. Would highly recommend 😊

Dog sitting

$50

Port Melbourne VIC, Australia

20th Feb 2025

I need someone to look after my dog for a couple of hours. Food will be provided.

Daniela was very friendly, punctual and did a great job looking after my dog. I can highly recommend her and will definitely hire her again

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.

Ryan looked after my dog for two weeks whilst I was overseas kept me updated with photos daily and took great care of my dog would highly recommend!

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.