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 […]
A Working Dog Parent’s Guide to Puppy Ownership
Have you ever hoped to own a puppy but hesitated about becoming a dog parent? There may be various reasons for your hesitation. Read on to learn about the joys and an easy guide to becoming a pet owner. Then when your ready, go get your puppy. A Guide to Puppy Ownership for Dog Parents […]
6 Bedtime Routines to Calm an Anxious Dog
Every pet owner worries when they realise their pet suffers from certain anxieties. If you are a dog owner sometimes those anxieties can be debilitating for your pet. Here are 6 top tips to help you manage your anxious dog and help you and your pet lead a less stressful life. How to manage your […]
Personalized Dog Tags That is Safe For Your Pet
At Housesitmatch.com we occasionally get asked by our members to share information about products. We have m any pet owners and especially dog owners among our membership. So we thought this article on personalised pet tags and how to choose the right ones for safety might be of use. Personalised Pet Tags That Are Safe […]
New housesitter tries petsitting in Marlow
New housesitter Nick Caley shares his first week’s petsitting diary. A first time housesitter Nick followed advice given by HouseSitMatch his housesitting network, and after several chats to get to know the owner he traveled to the ‘sit’. He describes his first meeting with Mary the homeowner and Willow her dog, as well as their […]
Meet MuttMate! For dogs, dog sitters and dog lovers all around the world…
Dogs, dog sitters and dog lovers around the world meet online for walkies! It’s estimated that there are over 9 million dogs in the UK alone, with 24% of all UK households owning one of these lovable pooches. But wouldn’t it be nice to meet some of these like-minded dog lovers and their dogs in […]
Pet Lover SonnyB Needs Pet-Sitters in Turkey
Home-owner in Turkey seeks Pet-sitters who love Living Like Locals Have you ever been on holiday somewhere where the scenery simply took your breath away, the holiday atmosphere was authentic, fun and relaxing? So much so in fact that you simply felt you wanted to move there straight away? Well that’s what happened to Sonia, […]
Top Tips Help You Prepare for a Dog-Sitter / House-Sitter
How to prepare for the dog-sitter or house-sitter who will care for your dogs Before inviting a new dog-sitter or house-sitter to come into your home to care for your canine pals, there are several important steps you need to take prepare both your home and your pets. We have worked together with both Sainsburys […]
Top Tips – A Homeowner’s Brief for a Pet-Sitter
Top Tips: From HouseSit Match homeowner Sarah on briefing a pet-sitter… Housesitting is a serious business. And when pets are involved the brief for the house-sitter becomes a vital part of the whole exercise. When choosing a house or pet minder it is really important to consider the level of experience you need in the […]
Amy’s Pet-Sitting Blog
A Pet-sitting blog, and a new profession for Amy ex-advertising exec A year ago, almost to the day, I lost my job in Advertising. Don’t feel bad for me; it was a blessing. In actual fact, it was the second job I’d lost in two years, and I decided at that point that I had […]