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Jeff went over and beyond in looking after our dog. Lots of walks & playtime. We felt that he was really well looked after. Kept us updated with photos. He was very easy to communicate with even though we were running late nothing was a problem. Thank you Jeff

Dog sitting

$150

Great communication! Thanks Sil & family for look after my dog.

Dog sitting

$150

Melissa looked after my furbabies for a week. She maintained contact throughout the week and sent me cute photos of their days which was lovely. Reasonable rates and a friendly dog family. Thank you Melissa and looking forward to having you guys petsit our girls in the future x

Dog sitting 2 dogs

$5

Lexi had an amazing time with Chris! He is also an excellent communicator, reliable and punctual

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$450

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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.

Taskers can also try to tailor-fit their rates to your needs and budget, so you're more likely to get a loving and trusted (yet pocket-friendly) sitter. Ready to book a dog sitter near you? Tap the “Post a task” button to get started.

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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!

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 sitting at your place

$150

North St Marys NSW 2760, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

I need someone to watch my doggos for two nights, 15th and 16th of September Must sleep inside Food provided 🙂

Dog sitter

$40

Belmore NSW 2192, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Hi, We are looking for a professional dog sitter/trainer for our adorable Cavoodle, Noah, who is almost 4 months old. My partner and I both work full-time, so we're looking for someone experienced, caring, and reliable to look after him during the day. A little bit about Noah: - He's a very energetic, affectionate, and adorable Cavoodle who loves hugs, cuddles, and playing. - Like most puppies, he's still learning not to bite and is making good progress with his training. - He's mostly toilet trained, but when he gets nervous or excited, he may still have the occasional accident. - Overall, he's a wonderful, friendly puppy with a beautiful temperament who loves being around people. We're looking for someone with experience caring for young puppies who can continue reinforcing his training, help build his confidence, and provide plenty of love, play, and care while we're at work. We're offering $40 per day, 3-5 days a week (Monday to Friday) for the right person. If you're interested, we'd love to hear about your experience, availability, and whether this arrangement would suit you. Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

Dog sitter for 3 weeks from 24 oct til 15 November

$500

Travancore VIC 3032, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Teddy is a 1 year old mini cavoodle needs a dog sitter for 3 weeks 24 oct - 15 nov. I’ll provide his food and toys

Dog Minding for 7 hours - off premises. Pick up and drop off

$150

Galston NSW 2159, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

I’m having a lunch and need my pug and cavoodle looked after from 12 pm to 8 pm. Must pick them up and drop them back home. Must be local and have references for dog minding.

Dog sitting

$500

Padstow NSW 2211, Australia

2nd Sep 2026

Hi, I’m looking for a kind, reliable and experienced dog sitter to look after my dog while we are moving house. With all the removalists, doors being left open and people coming in and out, I’d much rather have my dog somewhere safe, calm and well looked after during the move. Very important: I need someone who has NO other dogs in their home and will not be looking after any other dogs during my dog’s stay. I need my dog to be the only dog in the home. I’m looking for someone who genuinely loves dogs and will give my dog plenty of attention and care. Your home must also be safe and secure. Please let me know a little about yourself, your experience with dogs, where you are located, and please confirm that there will be no other dogs at the property during the stay. Thank you 😊🐾 Medium build He is a gentleman/obeys order's 10 years old Toilet trained Staffy Every 2 weeks $500 or we can work a price togetter I’m not completely sure how long I will need the sitting for yet, as straight after the move I may need to go away for work. So I’m looking for someone who can be a little flexible with the length of the stay Sydney, padstow

Dog sitting for the night at your house.

$60

Forest Lake QLD 4078, Australia

1st Sep 2026

Hi I’m looking for someone to look after my 14 week Belgian Malinois x Husky for the night at your own home. She is crate trained so will sleep in her crate at night. She hasn’t been desexed. She’s a little cautious of other dogs, mainly bigger dogs. She can not be around cats or any other animal. Reach out if you can help! Thanks🥹

Dog sitter - 1 hr - Tumbi Umbi

$30

Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261, Australia

1st Sep 2026

I am travelling for appointments and need my Labrador minded for ~ 1 hr whilst I’m in the appointment. It usually only goes for 30 minutes but you’ll be paid for the full hour.

So helpful! Absolutely saved the day

Need a dog sitter to feed and walk our dog for 3 nights over a weekend

$100

Rosebery NSW 2018, Australia

9th Aug 2026

We need a dog sitter walker to feed and walk our dog whilst we are away for a weekend. We will be away from Friday morning 28th August till Monday morning 31st August. The meals will be precooked and kept in the fridge so it's easy to manage. Feeding times below Friday night: 5pm Saturday: 7am and 5pm Sunday: 7am and 5pm Walking just around the block so he can get frest air. He is desexed and is wasy to walk. He is a 13month old american staffy. He knows all the basic commands and he has to do them before getting fed.

Thanks for looking after Loki. Communication was easy and the task was completed. Thank you.

Dog/ Puppy Sitter

$80

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

8th Aug 2026

We are looking for someone to play with our 6 month old cocker spaniel whilst we are at work. Hes a puppy so he sleeps a lot during the day. Feel free to make yourself comfortable and watch tv. If you’re a student feel free to study whilst puppy sitting (we have wifi) Dog sitting 6:30am - 3pm New to Gold Coast, just moved from Brisbane. Potential reoccurring work as I work from Brisbane 2 days a week.

Absolutely lovely human. Easy to communicate with, punctual, efficient, above and beyond. Will be working with Ella regularly

Dog sitter 06 August

$60

Kingsford NSW, Australia

5th Aug 2026

Hi We are looking for someone to mind our 7 month old Viszla named Kaiser Thursday 08 August, ideally between 10-2 however could do all day if easier. Either at our house our yours. He has separation anxiety so doesn’t like to be alone all for long periods

Rebecca really helped us out last minute to look after our puppy. Great job, very happy with the service

Dog sitting chihuahua

$35

Cheltenham VIC 3192, Australia

15th Jul 2026

Chihuahua - dog sitting at your location. From Thursday evening till Monday evening. 11 yo female dog. Better with someone present home more often Prefer home without other dogs or cat. Kids are best friend to her

Best person for dog sitting. Look after our chihuahua for 4 days. Look after best. Send pics everyday. Most recommended dog sitter.

Dog sitter

$25

St Kilda, Victoria

6th Jul 2026

I'm looking for someone to look after my beautiful 6 year old blue staffy at their place while I'm away traveling. He's extremely friendly and playful, may jump on strangers out of excitement. Preferably have him indoors at all times. He's good to be kept alone at home with no issues. If no backyard available, 2 walks a day minimum, ideally 3 is preferable. Preferably no young kids or other pets around. 25/night

Great man. Very good on communication, will definitely use his services again

Dog sitting (5th -9th July)

$250

Upper Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

30th Jun 2026

Hey, I’m going away from the 5th–9th of July this year and I’m looking for someone who might be able to take and look after my sausage dog while I’m away. He’s a really chill dog and doesn’t require much maintenance — he mainly just needs feeding, and walking once or twice throughout that those dates. It would honestly mean a lot if anyone could help out. Thank you so much! $50 per day (we can supply dog food for you and collar + leash) Please ask any questions

Martin was great! Funny guy, he looked after my dog when I was desperate trying to find a dog kennel, he’s the best, highly recommend as a professional!!! :)

Dog sitter Tues 30th 11:30- 1:30pm

$40

Mosman NSW 2088, Australia

29th Jun 2026

Looking for a dog sitter just a couple of hours tomorrow 11:30-1:30pm lives locally either Mosman, Cremorne or neutral Bay or can get to Balmoral Beach. She just needs minding not necessarily exercising. Looking for offers below $50

Amazing communication, so sweet with Del and accomodating to my last min requests- thank you Gemma so much!

Daytime Puppy Sitter

$30

Queanbeyan NSW, Australia

26th Jun 2026

Caleb is a friendly little Kelpie pup 1 year old. I need a back up daytime sitter while I finish a contract. I have a sitter but one of the family members works shifts and prefers not to have him and the dogs play around. time.would be 6am to 4 pm.

Nice Bloke. friendly and helpful

Puppy sitting today Sun 14th

$120

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

14th Jun 2026

Sunday puppy care needed Bondi 14 June 1:30pm-6:30pm Looking for a reliable, animal-loving person to walk and care for my 6 mth old groodle Ziggy this afternoon in Bondi. Fully vaxxed, wormed etc puppy school trained • Walk 2 hrs • Basic care while I’m out – feeding, water, play, cuddles If you are • Comfortable with puppies • Punctual and communicative • Bonus if you have experience Happy to share more details Local to Bondi preferred☺️

I wish I met Chantel earlier! Thanks Chantel for your magic calming manner and quick reply to comfirm. Today was a full morning at kids sport then being unable to find a puppy sitter at such short notice in a busy afternoon. Ziggy was so happy and cared for. We'll happily book Chantel again.

Dog sitter

$75

Travancore VIC, Australia

11th Jun 2026

I need a dog sitter that can look after my 1y/o puppy overnight. (Wednesday night 20/5, pick up at 9pm Thursday I can drop him off and pick him up.

Bhavaani is amazing. She took care of my dog really well, excellent communication!

Dog Sitter needed this Friday

$70

Herston QLD, Australia

4th Jun 2026

dog sitting required at your location. 10 kg long-haired dog. Does not like other dogs. He’s happy to be a lap dog and just sit with you. Time: this Friday 9am -9pm

Chris is just lovely and took beautiful care of Oreo. She regularly sent us updates and has such a good way with dogs.. highly recommended!

Dog sitting

$100

Petersham NSW, Australia

19th May 2026

Need someone to come to our apartment while we work 7:45 till 3:30 don’t need to do anything just chill

Amy was absolutely incredible. She took our pup for two walks which was not a part of the job. She arrived on time and was very professional, replying when we checked in etc. Would absolutely recommend Amy and will happily have her watch our pup again soon.