Prepare a home for a new pet – Top Tips
If you are getting ready to collect a new pet, read on. This article is about how to prepare a home for a new pet. We offer pet owners advice and suggestions on all the accessories you might need, how to arrange your pet rest areas and what you need for pet access. Read on […]
London house sitting – London calling!
Many long term housesitters and petsitters will tell you they love either rural housesits or city housesits. London house sitting can have a remarkable draw for both types of housesitter. Housesitting in London offers a fantastic diversity of experiences, including and most importantly pet care, for animal lovers, and an exciting urban setting. Read on […]
Top dog sitting tips for beginners
If you are starting out on your petsitting journey either as a housesitter and petsitter take a look at these dog sitting tips. Dog sitters are much in demand especially to care for dogs in their own homes. They are offered to help you prepare yourself for dog minding in the absence of the pet […]
Finding local dogsitters to dog sit
If you own dogs and travel away from home without your pets you will be used to finding local dogsitters to dog sit. However, if you are a new pet owner or you are not quite sure of the area you may need to think about your next step. Have you considered all the types […]
Why dog nutrition in a well balanced diet is critical
As a pet owner and especially a dog owner you will be involved in dog nutrition on a daily basis. Getting dog nutrition right is a vital part of a dog’s well balanced diet to help manage the dog’s well being. This article will walk you through all you can do to ensure your dog […]
What is a live in dogsitter? Find out more
At HousesitMatch we truly believe that to have a live in petsitter and housesitter is a great arrangement. The sitter moves in to your home, by arrangement, and they stay while you are away to look after your pets and your property for free! So when people ask us what is a live in dogsitter, […]
Dogsitters Tips – Dog’s body language and how to read it
Every pet owner who has owned a dog knows that it takes time to learn the personality and behaviour of their dog. Here is a blog for dogsitters, with a number of dogsitters tips to understanding a dog’s body language. It will help you fast trach your understanding of what your dog is doing and […]
Dog sitters check list – Why a puppy bites fast
As every pet owner knows puppy training needs to start early. Then as every dog sitter learns quickly the training needs to be consistent with the pet owner’s, and must address the biting. And top of the dog sitters check list is managing puppy biting as many of us have learned to our detriment. always […]
Dog crates – How to choose the best ones for your pet
If as a pet owner you have a dog, you will likely have considered getting a dog crate on recommendation. There are many reasons these are recommended today, and here below we are summarised the main ideas to help you. Different Types of Dog Crates If you’re a pet parent, then I assume you’re familiar […]
Cross-country move with a dog – 5 Tips to prepare
Pet owners often move home with a pet or two in tow. A cross-country move with a dog can be more of a challenge. Many of our clients at Housesitmatch.com tell us about their moving tales, sometimes emigrating for work, sometimes in retirement. Their pets care and well being is always a priority. Here are […]