Dogsitting in Cornwall – Joys and responsibilities
As a family we always look forward to any trip to Cornwall in the UK. This visit was particularly special. Luckily we secured an opportunity for dogsitting in Cornwall. This county has resonance for us as my husband has family here, and we love to visit each Summer. Our charge was a dog called Puffin. […]
Want to become a dogsitter? Here’s how
Many visitors to HouseSitMatch.com ask us how they can get on board, as either a pet homeowner or a pet housesitter. Most of the prospective housesitters have had dogs in their lives at one time or another and a remarkable number have been pet professionals sometime in their past. The most frequently asked question is […]
Choosing a Petsitter for Your Dogs
Choosing a petsitter is a considered process. Your pets and especially your dogs need care and companionship. They are intelligent and sometimes needy pets. Here are a number of special considerations that might influence your decision. In particular, we offer a few points to review before deciding whether to pay for a professional sitter or […]
Dog owners & dogsitters choose the best leash for purpose
Whether as a dogsitter or a dog owner choosing a dog leash is critical for the type of activity and the dog. Size matters, the type of activity matters, and the general personality and the level of vigorous activity expected from the dog will also influence your choice of leash. Here are some tips for […]
Marlow petsitters keep the neighbourhood and pets safe
The search for Marlow petsitters, or housesitters anywhere, is something we can help you with. From time to time we interview our members to better understand how they found us and how we help them. Recently, Martin told us about why he decided to look for Marlow petsitters. A spate of burglaries in this Thames […]