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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 in Mackay

Looking for dog day care/dog sitter - Airlie beach 26dec

$70

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2023

Looking for an Experienced Dog Sitter for My Dog, Roma - Dec 26th Hello everyone! I’m in need of a reliable and experienced dog sitter for my beloved dog, Roma, on December 26th. We’re visiting Airlie Beach and would love for Roma to be in safe hands while we explore. About Roma: • Breed: Australian Cattle Mix • Size: Medium • Temperament: Kind and Friendly • Training: Fully house-trained What I Need: • Care for Roma for one full day (Dec 26th) • A safe, loving environment where she can feel at home • An experienced sitter who loves dogs and understands their needs If you’re a dog lover with experience in dog sitting and can provide a comfortable space for Roma, please get in touch. Your help will make our trip to Airlie Beach memorable and worry-free! - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 26 December, 2023

Dog sitter

$50

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

25th Dec 2023

I’m looking for a Dog care or to care my dog - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 30 December 2023

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$25

Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

21st Sep 2023

Hi Looking for someone to look after my little girl/French bulldog while we attend an adventure at airlie beach tomorrow we would have to drope her about 730am pick up would be around 330 to 4 i would say. she is super well behaved, very well mannered and toilet trained and beautiful and boy does she know it most ppl pay me to look after her 😆 - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 22 September 2023

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$200

Mackay QLD 4740, Australia

6th Aug 2023

Dog sitter required for 25 Aug - 3rd Sept. 1 medium (1 yr old) and 1 large (7yrs old) dog to stay at sitters house. Both desexed females. The younger girl is still very playful and enjoys a came of catch. Dogs do not require walking but will need regular interaction. A sitter without other pets is preferred and must have a secure yard. - Due date: Needs to be done on Friday, 25 August 2023

SMALL DOG SITTER

$200

Dolphin Heads QLD 4740, Australia

18th Jun 2023

Have a little Maltese-Shitzu female dog needing to be looked after for 12 days. - Due date: Before Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Dog sitter

$50

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

17th Sep 2022

Dog sitter at their house from 26 to 29 September old spoodle dog 15 years deaf dog - Due date: Flexible

Dog minding

$50

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

7th Jun 2022

Pet minding 2 small dogs for day ad we do a boat trip to whtehaven. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Dog sitter needed

$100

Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia

30th Mar 2022

I have 2 small dogs i need looked after for the day 31st March - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 31 March 2022

Dog sitting for the day

$40

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

27th Dec 2021

Visiting friends and have my dog with me and don't want to leave her on her own for the while day. Want someone to have her, preferably in their own home as I can't really expect my friend to have a stranger in her house. - Due date: Flexible

Dog sitter for 2 week

$30

Proserpine QLD, Australia

27th Dec 2021

I have a 10 year old Mastive dog very quiet I need sat while waiting for my new property to settle in Proserpine I am in Proserpine now but need to back t Brisbane to sort out a few things - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 28th Dec 2021

Dog sitter

$50

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

19th Sep 2021

Need dog sitter for the day only. For about 7hrs

Dog sitter

$150

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

1st Sep 2021

Pet sitting 16 year old toy poodle for a week. Oscar is super chilled and sleeps most of the day. He is not very good with other dogs or small children though as he gets anxious. We will supply all food. Would suit a very quiet house. He needs very little walking etc. just likes to go outside a few times a day. He sleeps through the night and is not an early riser. Thx .

Dog sitting

$70

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

21st Aug 2021

Looking for someone to look after our border collie for the day while we are out

Dog Sitter/House Minder Needed!

$130

Rural View QLD, Australia

14th Jul 2021

G’day there, I’m looking for someone to mind my dog and my house from the 19th of July until the 27th of July. The minimum time frame I’m looking at is about 30 minutes per visit with you coming in the afternoon or evening (whenever suits you) and everything will be provided. Dustin (Dusty) is a young Cattle Dog X who is very friendly (some may say overly so) who will need a firm hand when you come to visit. He loves to play and loves to chill out by your side, give him a pat and a treat and he’ll be your best friend forever. He is up to date with all worming and vaccinations and will be neutered either this month or next. YOUR ROLE: • Water, feed and play with my young pup • Providing me daily updates via text • Watering my house plants as required • Collecting my mail • Making sure the property is secure • Bringing the bin in and out on Friday BENEFITS: Since I will be away most of the time you will be more than welcome to use anything in the house as if it were your own, that includes wifi, Netflix, Disney plus, Amazon prime, etc. You are always welcome to whatever is in the fridge/freezer and of course you will be paid! We will also need a meet and greet with Dusty as well. I am also looking for someone on a semi-permanent casual basis being done on a 8 day swing for the next two months, being both during weekdays and weekends.

Dog sitting accomodation

$15

Cannonvale QLD, Australia

23rd Apr 2021

Dog sitting for a male 4 year old Staffy. $15 a night with on going regular weeks through the year need from 28/03 until 3/5/

Dog minding Airlie beach

$90

Clear Island Waters QLD, Australia

24th Jan 2021

We are going on a trip north and we are taking our fur baby. We are going on a 3 night cruise from Airlie beach from the 15th February. She is a 7 month toy cavoodle that hasn’t been dead on the account of us wanting to breed with her. She is the most delightful dog , well socialised , vaccinated and child friendly. She does need to be kept in fenced in surroundings and sleeps inside. She is also house trained.

Dog sitter

$35

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

29th Oct 2020

Looking for someone with a locked outside area with shade for dog sitting for approximately 11hours. We are heading on a 8hour boat day tour on Saturday and need a suitable property and person for our Doggo Blue. He is a chilled Black Retriever 36kgs We don’t really need him to be walked just a place to hang out when we are gone with some shade and a big bucket of water. Drop off 7am pick up 6pm Preferably not on a rope.

Dog sitting

$50

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

22nd Sep 2020

Require a dog sitter for 1 possibly 2 days on either 24,25,26 Sept in AIRLIE BEACH Small Moodle type dog that requires 1 on 1 dog sitter. Must be responsible, love dogs and reliable. Contact

Dog sittting

$30

Airlie Beach QLD, Australia

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Hey I’m in airley beach need my dog to be looked after whilst I go do some sight seeing! He is 8 mo the old and loves to play and hang out needs to be done ASAP!