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Recent Dog Sitting reviews in Melbourne

Amy was great with our Pup! Very thankful

Dog sitting

$250

Very genuine person who cares for my dog whilst I was on holiday. Would definitely be considering Felipe for my next dog sitting

Dog Sitting

$150

Krystal did a great job, the boys loved her and her two dogs, we got regular updates. Would highly recommend.

Dog sitting required for 2 groodles

$300

Candice had our 2 year old Groodle for the whole day. Our anxious pup came home happy and we loved the updates. Very happy! Thanks again. X

Dog sitter for Christmas day (your house).

$150

Amazing effort looking after our old dog, he appears very happy and content

Holiday Dog Sitter

$750

Great service , so comforting to know we didn’t have to worry. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.

Dog sitting lazy spoodle

$100

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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 sitting for 5month old lab

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Dec 2025

I need regular sitting service for my lab once a week. Include pick up from my cbd apartment and walks during the day. My work hours are nornally 10-7pm

Dog sit/walk

$80

Abbotsford VIC, Australia

30th Nov 2025

Hi, I need someone to sit and take my dog Max for a day about 10am until around 9pm whilst I try sleep for nightshift. Walk to a local park between 4-7pm for 30-45mins to give him a run. He is an easy and friendly dog to walk, play fetch with. I’ve had last minute change of plans with friends going away that usually take him for me while on nightshifts. Would start with day sitting at your house/work and he will stay at home here at night… but potentially an overnight stay at your home only if you’re comfortable with that (obviously would pay additional $) - price negotiable of course if able to pick up/drop off etc even for daysit. He is a Cavoodle… so he is clingy for humans and won’t run away from you, and loves cuddles. He is very easy off leash. Will follow you around including hikes. Great also for dog friendly office spaces. Well toilet trained! Loves his ball and a (short distance) game of fetch. Loves kids for this reason too! Outsourcing on airtasker only as last minute change of plan with my friends, and after day 2 of me trying to sleep during the day he gets bored and keen to play fetch which really disrupts my sleep schedule. He is definitely my fur-baby, so anyone taking him will need to be appropriately vetted (excuse the pun lol). Ideally only those in nearby areas. Great people that have a great time with him open for recurring dogsits! :)

Emilie was so great with my doggo, gave me update pics and is really trustworthy. Highly recommend.

I need a dog sitter during the xmas period in Melbourne Dec 18-Jan 10

$300

South Yarra, Victoria

26th Nov 2025

I need a dog sitter for my 4 year old French bulldog. She's pretty happy after 1 walk / day but needs to stay cool and indoors most of the day since she is prone to overheating. She's otherwise pretty chill and easy to take care of, pretty playful. She can stay at your place from Dec 18-Jan 10.

Dog sitting/training. 12th Dec to 23rd Jan

$45

Melbourne City VIC, Australia

24th Nov 2025

Looking after my dog for the Chris holidays. Dog training can also be considered. Please quote for 1 day trial first.

Dog Sitter 🐶

$120

Brunswick West VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Hi! I'm looking for a dog sitter from the 5th - 7th December for my mini groodle. Kippy is 1 year 8 months old, super sweet, active, and very well-behaved. He loves walks, playtime, and hanging out with people. Kippy would be dropped to your house early Friday morning. Let me know if you're available and what your rates are. Happy to chat further or arrange a meet-and-greet!

Dog sitting at your house

$50

Armadale VIC, Australia

19th Nov 2025

Dog sit my dog from period 26th of December 2025 to 3rd of January 2026 Feed daily and daily 10 mins walk in the morning and night to poo Pick dog up from Armadale, drop off dog in Armadale Strictly $50 per night non negotiable. Easy money

Dog sitter Melbourne

$200

Melbourne VIC, Australia

28th Oct 2025

We need someone to dog sit our mums dog from Friday-Tuesday over the long weekend as we are going away and can’t take her with us! She is a Jack Russell and is a senior dog. Easy to care for; just loves attention!

Dog Sit Sunday 28 Sept from 11am to 7pm South Yarra

$70

South Yarra VIC, Australia

25th Sep 2025

we would like our family dog hosted from 11am to 7pm this Sunday he is a labradoodle likes walks is friendly

Dog sit and potty train my lab

$30

Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

23rd Sep 2025

i need someone to housesit and play with my puppy while im at work

Dog sitter

$50

Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

22nd Sep 2025

Looking for a reputable dog sitter for our puppy. He will stay overnight with the sitter.

Dog sitting in Brunswick area for september

$300

Brunswick East VIC, Australia

22nd Aug 2025

I have two dogs - a very docile 11 year old staffy (Winston) and a nervous rescue terrier who is 8 (Koya). I am going away for September and my partner is required in the office. As she is living in Apollo Bay and working in Brunswick east, we need someone in the Brunswick area to take care of the dogs at theirs a few days a week for the first three weeks of September, until I am back.

Dog sitting

$120

Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

14th Jul 2025

Dog sitting for my Japanese shitzu Honey, small dog under 5kg, well behaved and toilet trained. From the 27th of December until the 1st of January

Dog sitter - Groodle 6 months Old 22nd July - 7 Sep

$50

Melbourne VIC, Australia

12th Jul 2025

We need a place to leave our pet pup for a week duration. She’s our 6-month-old standard Groodle who’s full of love, energy, and cuddles. We’re going away for 6 weeks and would love some We’re based in Donnybrook but we’re happy to travel, and Nala is fully vaccinated, toilet trained, and gets along great with other dogs. Thanks in advance —

Puppy sitter

$50

St Kilda VIC, Australia

29th Jun 2025

Need someone to watch my puppy for the day. St Kilda Melbourne pick up.

Need an experienced dog sitter now for 24

$100

Docklands VIC, Australia

9th Jun 2025

Dog sit my frenchie for 24 hrs so over night hrs can drop off tomorrow morning before 8am Ill supply everything he needs

Seeking a dog sitter near Melbourne cbd or inner city city

$700

Melbourne VIC, Australia

6th Jun 2025

Hello, I'll be dealing with some accommodation arrangements and in the meantime I am looking for kind person who's traits include dog managing capabilities to care for my dog while I'm away. 1 month, he is able to stay welcomed at your place as a friendly guard dog 700 for 21 days. He is good around other dogs and adults as he was never around kids I'm sure he would be just as friendly. Please message me to arrange.

Dog minding

$30

Armadale VIC, Australia

5th Jun 2025

Hi, we are looking for someone to mind our dog. He is a 3 year old cavoodle. The relevant dates are Sat 28th (late arvo/early evening) to Wed 9th July (early morning) -- ie 11 nights. We will offer $30 per day ie $330. We will provide food. He is toilet trained and good with other dogs (except greyhounds :)

Dog sitting

$60

Essendon VIC, Australia

2nd Jun 2025

Hi, I have a 3 year old Frenchie dog who I want someone to take care of for a couple days from 27th June til 29th June.

1 month of dog sitting

$777

Melbourne VIC, Australia

1st Jun 2025

Hello, I'll be dealing with some accommodation arrangements and in the meantime I am looking for kind person who's traits include dog managing capabilities to care for my dog while I'm away. 1 month, he is able to stay welcomed at your place as a friendly guard dog at $45 a day. He is good around other dogs and adults as he was never around kids I'm sure he would be just as friendly. Please message me to arrange.

Dog Sitting in Thornbury

$250

Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia

27th May 2025

I have a lovely little red heeler named Shelby who's just had surgery and I need a hand to look after her during the day at my place when I'm at work (8am to 3pm) this Friday and Saturday. Just need someone to watch her, make sure she isn't jumping up on furniture, that she's staying as still as possible, lets her outside to go to the toilet, give her occasional pats. More than happy if you study/ watch telly/ chill out for the majority of time. I'm close to Penders Park in Thornbury and if you're able to help out that would be great, happy to do a meet and great sometime before. Thanks, Stu.

Ella did an awesome job helping me out and looking after my dog whilst she was recovering from surgery. Ella is a great communicator, reliable, friendly and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend and work with her again in the future.