Choose a sitter with background checks or run a check yourself?
Every home and petowner who needs a housesitter and petsitter asks themselves this question? What does the background check reveal? If the sitter doesn’t have an up to date police check to share what do you do? If you have used a housesitting website like Housesit Match to find your house sitter, it is likely […]
Dogsitters near me – Is this what you need?
Every dog owner needs dogsitters at some point in their pet ownership lifetime. Your search may start your picture of the ideal petsitter or indeed a feeling you get when you meet and talk to the dog minder. And you might first look up full time professional petsitters who live in your locality. Or consider […]
Is your dog ready for the petsitter – Petowner Guide
Pets are adorable and to many of us they are like family. Looking after the pets when we are away can be a challenge. However, preparation and planning will help you consider and choose options suitable for our pet. Whether you choose a live in dogsitter, or dog home boarding we can help you get […]
What to look for in an ideal petsitter
As a pet owner you may find that you need to be away from home from time to time. And so likely you will want to find an ideal petsitter to care for your pets in their own home. Whether you are going away for a long time, or you are just thinking about trying to […]
The beginners guide to Petsitting
Many pet lovers who have perhaps had dogs and cats while growing up at home, consider the idea of petsitting. I know this because people ask me if a childhood love of pets will be enough to start petsitting. You absolutely need to love pets, there is no doubt. However, think about how else you […]
Preparing a home for a house or petsitter – Here’s how
If you have pets or you have decided you need a housesitter to care for your property while you are away read this. You are likely preparing a home for a house or petsitter to come and stay while they watch your home and pets. Here are some top tips on how to go about […]
7 Tips to Get Your Cat Petsitter ready
Getting ready to go away somewhere lovely? Then if you have pets you’ll be planning for a pet sitter. And if you are going to leave your cat with a pet sitter, you should prepare your fluffy friend for this moment to eliminate unpleasant consequences. Here are 7 top tips to help you get cat […]
Get a petsitter while you’re away in rehab
Finding care for your pet while you are away for any reason can be a challenge. However, the beauty of having housesitters in your home to care for your pet is that it’s a minimal disruption for your pet. And if you are away in rehab you may need to stay longer so a resident […]
Find a Great Petsitter – By a Petowner
If you have pets you will no doubt have worried from time to time about how to find a great petsitter. Whatever your pets whether you have cats, dogs, birds, hens or larger four legged friends, choosing a sitter can sap the joy out of your holiday prep. At HouseSitMatch we do our best to […]
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 […]
- 1
- 2