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Great communication, flexible and easy with pick up/drop off. Pup had a great weekend I’m sure! Thanks
Dog sitting
$100

Great job mate. Lovely property
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$100

Michelle was fantastic, she made everything as easy as possible. I was kept updated with photos and messages which filled me with confidence in her genuine care. Would highly recommend Michelle.
Dog Sitting
$300

So helpful, responds quickly
Dog minding
$500

Judith was great with our puppy and he took to her straight away. Great rapport with dogs and came home to a happy puppy. Would recommend
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$65
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Why hire a dog sitter through Airtasker?
Taking your dog with you to all your trips and errands would be great, but sadly, that’s not possible. The best alternative? Making sure your pet is well-cared for and loved, even while you’re out. And while you could probably get a relative or friend to watch over your dog, wouldn’t it be great if you got someone who would be solely dedicated to your pet’s care? That’s where Airtasker's dog sitting service comes in.
When you request a dog sitter via Airtasker, you get to work with dog sitters in your area who are reviewed and rated by fellow pet owners in your community. This is better than having a relative, friend, or random neighbour watch over your dog, especially if they're not that familiar with pets themselves.
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Top Dog Sitting related questions
The average cost of dog sitting is $35, and this could go higher or lower. Check out our cost guide for more information.
You can find a home dog sitting service in minutes through Airtasker! When you tap the “Post a task” button, you’ll be asked to indicate all the details of your task - how many pets, when you’ll be out, your location, your budget, your pet’s needs, etc. Then, wait for the offers to come in. Pick the one that best fits your needs, then tap to confirm your appointment. It’s that easy!
Here are some things you should check on before you set a dog and house sitting appointment:
Your dog’s supplies
Detailed instructions for your sitter, including administration of medication
Toys and treats for your pet
The fence, yard, and home security systems
A tour of the house for your sitter, including where the leash & carrier are kept, cleaning supplies, and the thermostat
Contact information your sitter may need including your own, the landlord’s, and your vet
Have ample preparations for your dog, your home, and your sitter. This includes making sure your pet and the sitter are comfortable with each other, conducting an interview with your sitter prior to the stay, and keeping communication lines open while you’re out. Make it a point to know your sitter’s operating policies as well, so there won’t be any confusion that could cause discomfort for the sitter or your pet.
While the details may vary depending on your pet/s’ needs, here are some basic questions to get the ball rolling with your puppy sitter:
What dog sitting experience do you have?
Do you have business credentials?
Do you have any training related to pet care?
How do you deal with two dogs fighting each other?
Can we see how you get along with my dog?
Do you have a written contract or agreement?
The advantage of in-home dog sitting is that your dog is the sole focus of the sitter. They won’t have to adjust to a new environment, or risk catching diseases. But, pet sitting usually means having to make your pet adjust to a stranger in the home. Plus, your dog misses out on a chance to socialise. Either way, it’s advisable to do research on the sitter or daycare and work closely with them to ensure the well-being of your pet.
While this may vary from Tasker to Tasker, some may offer both dog and house sitting services (for a higher fee, of course). This is an advantage since your house will retain that “lived in” look that can help keep burglars away. If you’d like to find dog and house sitters near you, tap the “Post a task” button to get started!
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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
Dog sitter
$5
Craigmore SA, Australia
22nd Apr 2025
Need a pet sitter for my furry baby (dog) to stay over from 2nd may - 5th may. He’s a tiny maltese, fully vaccinated and desexed. Please let me know your rate for a 3 nights of stay. Thank you.
Dog sitter
$60
Frankston South VIC 3199, Australia
22nd Apr 2025
I need a one night dog sitter from 26th April (AM) to 27th April - Late PM - circa 8PM.. (This would be at the taskers house)
Dog sitter - must be experienced with references
$100
Byron Bay NSW, Australia
22nd Apr 2025
We are looking for an experienced and caring dog sitter to look after our Italian Greyhound and Whippet puppy when we travel. Both dogs are very much part of the family and require attention, affection, and a lot of indoor time. Key Requirements: • Genuine love for dogs — especially sensitive breeds like Italian Greyhounds and Whippets. • Previous dog sitting experience with references. • Must be willing to keep the dogs indoors (they are not outdoor or kennel dogs — they sleep inside with the family). • Ability to provide regular companionship, gentle handling, and ensure their routines are maintained. • Basic understanding of sighthound traits and needs (they are sensitive, affectionate, and require soft, kind treatment). Other Details: • The dogs are clean, house-trained, and very affectionate. • They require short supervised outdoor breaks and plenty of indoor cuddles. • Ideally looking for someone available for future bookings as needed (not just one time). • Location: ideally Byron based or within 20mins If you’re a true dog lover with proven experience and are happy to treat them as part of your family while we’re away, we’d love to hear from you! Please send through your experience, references, and a little bit about yourself
Dog sitting
$50
Oaklands Park SA, Australia
21st Apr 2025
Need someone to dog sit my 2 months old puppy during working hours on 29-30 April at my place
Dog sitting
$20
Mitcham SA, Australia
21st Apr 2025
Hi i am looking for someone who can look after my dog at their own home while im away for work for a week returning Tuesday 29th. $20 per day. He is friendly and loves people and children. requires daily walking or playing (fetching his ball)
Dog minding
$150
Pakenham VIC, Australia
20th Apr 2025
My mother is in hospital and I need someone to come to her home in Pakenham and collect Bubby (a poodle, pug cross) who is a small to medium gorgeous black 3 year old dog and keep him at their home for approx 1 week. Food will be provided.
House and dog sitting
$800
Marrickville NSW, Australia
19th Apr 2025
Hello there 😊 We are looking for someone to take care of our darling rescue doggie Bailey at our cute Marrickville townhouse whilst we are on holiday 28th August to 14th September. Bailey is a total snuggle bug snoozy bum at home and very well trained, responding extremely well to commands and food rewards. He can be a bit “spicy” (reactive) when outdoors - he doesn’t like other dogs and can sometimes get upset and bark if they get too close or surprise him - never ever bites or aggression, just toddler tantrum barking which can be brought under control quickly following a simple protocol. For this reason he is always on lead and best left at home when going to brunch. Cats are enemy number 1 so he will do his best to keep them at a distance! Whilst he can be happily left alone with food puzzles for a few hours, he’s a typical red cattle Velcro dog who loves his humans, so we need someone who is around a fair bit during the day to keep him company. Let me know if this arrangement interests you 😊
Dog sitting and basic house cleaning Tue 8-6 and Wed 8-3.30 ongoing
$60
North Ryde NSW, Australia
19th Apr 2025
We have 2 dachshunds that need sitting and some basic cleaning is bathrooms kitchen dusting and vacuum upstairs
Dog sitting
$150
Gosford NSW, Australia
13th Apr 2025
Hi, I have an apartment inspection today I forgot about and I need someone to watch my dog from 12.00pm untill 6.00pm tonight. I can pick her up from you but you would have to pick her up from mine, door is unlocked. She is an extremely friendly samoid, because she is a pure breed she is not desexed so if you have other dogs be mindful of this. You would also have to grab her lead, water and food bowl and her matterss Kind regards, Daniel Amundsen


Milly was punctual, professional and polite Would highly recommend
Dog sitting
$20
Torrens Park SA, Australia
4th Apr 2025
dog sitting from 8th - 12th april 3 year old blue heeler, loves people and children, requires walks and ball for exercise. $20 per day


my dog was very well looked after and taylor sent photo updates :)
Dog sit for 1 Night
$50
Sippy Downs QLD, Australia
2nd Apr 2025
We just need someone to look After Ollie for 1 night now. Sorry to muck you guys around, but our Holiday plans have changed, again.


Kim is easy to deal with, and deals with changes without issue.
Dog sitting
$150
Fulham Gardens SA, Australia
21st Mar 2025
Look after ourdog Alby for the weekend. Hes very friendly, kid safe and loves people and attention. He likes short walks, because he is pretty lazy, and loves pats and attention.


Amanda was amazing, great communication and very easy going to work with. I highly recommend.
Dog sitting - 5yo choc lab
$15
Fitzroy North VIC, Australia
2nd Mar 2025
Looking for a pet sitter to look after our 5yo choc lab boy while we go overseas. Total 24 nights (drop off 22 March, pick up 15 April). We are based in Fitzroy North so preferably someone nearby, with a house/town house that has a small backyard area. Our boy is an outdoor dog and stays outside all the time (including sleeping), as long as there's shelter he'll be fine. He is a generally well-behaved dog unless triggered. He's very friendly so will jump up or pull/bark at other people or dogs if he wants to play. This task is for a trial night before our requested trial date to ensure compatibility and that you like our dog.If trial night goes well, you must be available for the dates mentioned above. Offering $400 total for the 24 nights we require.


Excellent care-taker for our 5yo choc labrador. Lovely family and home. Would highly recommend 😊
Dog sitting
$50
Port Melbourne VIC, Australia
20th Feb 2025
I need someone to look after my dog for a couple of hours. Food will be provided.


Daniela was very friendly, punctual and did a great job looking after my dog. I can highly recommend her and will definitely hire her again
Dog sitting
$50
Pagewood NSW, Australia
4th Feb 2025
Overnight dog sitting for a 3 year old Pomeranian x jack Russel at a townhouse in Pagewood. Roughly 12pm Saturday (8/2) to 3pm Sunday (9/2). All he needs is to be let out in the back garden for the toilet every couple of hours and some biscuits for dinner and breakfast. (I will walk him before I leave) He likes to bark when he first meets someone, but after about 30 minutes he will love you and give you lots of kisses and sleep right next to you. You will have access to all amenities in the house for the duration of your stay. Please don't hesitate to message me if you have any questions :)


Jin was very professional and caring. Would highly recommend her.
Dog minding Lismore 0930-1700
$5
Lismore NSW, Australia
3rd Feb 2025
Seeking a confident dog minder to look after a young large male border collie. Friendly with other dogs. Dropped off with you at 0930 and picked up by 1700. Please send through offers. Ongoing would be great. Can PayID and cash too. Can drop off between Casuarina and Lismore this morning. My work is in Lismore.


Jordan is a very warm, personable and genuinely great young man. Jordan was the best dog minder on Airtasker I have come across to date. Buddy was returned in a very happy and calm state and I will be using Jordan’s services again! Jordan is very experienced with canine behaviour and understands dogs extremely well. My dog is a highly anxious, intact, young male border collie. I highly recommend Jordan for any dog related tasks!
Dog sitting in your home
$400
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
3rd Feb 2025
Looking for someone to look after my 3 year old labrador for 2 weeks in your home while I’m overseas.. I’m located in Prahran so somewhere not too far away. He’s very friendly with all humans and other pets. 22nd of February to 7th of March.


Ryan looked after my dog for two weeks whilst I was overseas kept me updated with photos daily and took great care of my dog would highly recommend!
Dog sitting
$200
Glenroy VIC, Australia
19th Jan 2025
Dog sitting 28th-4th Feb


Highly recommend Jee for pet sitting. His attention to detail is outstanding. He went above and beyond to make sure my dog was kept in safe and loving care. With daily updates and regular communication. Thankyou so much! Highly recommend 🥰
Dog sitter wanted
$10
Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia
17th Jan 2025
I’m looking for someone who can look after my 8 year old Rottweiler from 11/02/2025 until 23/02/2025. Frank is an old pure bread Rottweiler who loves lounging inside and outside around the house. He’s extremely friendly and doesn’t mind the odd walk here and there. Frank is good with other medium to large dogs. He has no special dietary needs and is in good health.


Nora was lovely with my Rottweiler. She was caring and sent frequent updates about how things were going while I was away
4 week Dog sitting - small cavoodle
$200
Hamilton NSW, Australia
10th Jan 2025
Need a dog sitter for our cavoodle for around 4-5 weeks while we get some major renovations done, house trained 1 year old


Absolutely brilliant - I received updates and photos - Will definitely be booking again