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Recent Dog Sitting reviews in Melbourne
10/10 service thank you fiona!
Dog sit - 5 days
$25
Reliable and caring. Thanks for looking after my dog☺️
Looking for a dog sitter
$250
Jordana was great minding our two Groodles. She took excellent care of them and they loved being around them.
Dog minder / dog sitting - two groodles
$190
Prue was fantastic! She looked after my dog while I attended a wedding and he had such a great time ☺️
Dog sitting at my place in South Melb
$250
Kevin looked after our dog Kona for 10 days over the Xmas/new year break. At short notice he was super easy to communicate with. Kona had a wonderful stay and was cared for extremely well and came home very happy and relaxed. Thanks so much Kevin!
Dog Sitting at your home
$500
Thank you Dave great with dogs 🐕 Looking forward to working together in the future 😌
Dog Sitter
$40
low
$57
median
$150
high
$257
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4.91
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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 Melbourne
Dog Sitter
$50
Alphington VIC 3078, Australia
19th Sep 2026
We are looking for a dog sitter to stay from 12 noon to 4pm the next day on oct 3-4. To stay with our dogs Bingo & Luna in our home. We need someone to accompany them, let them out to wee and poo (pick up after them). They are well trained and will not run off from the house. Wifi, Netflix, Food provided. Basically just come chill with bingo and luna
Dog minder at your place for one night
$100
Essendon VIC 3040, Australia
18th Sep 2026
12 month old Rottweiler I need my dog Rambo looked after for one night Tuesday the 22nd drop off at 6:30pm and pick up the 24th at 6:30pm
Dog sitter
$70
Toorak VIC 3142, Australia
18th Sep 2026
5.45 pm until 10pm ish miniature schnauzer sat just off Toorak village maybe a walk around the block
Puppy sitting
$30
Toorak VIC 3142, Australia
8th Sep 2026
Looking for a reliable, puppy-loving person to look after my 10-week-old pup Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, roughly 10:30am–4:15pm, at my home in Toorak. He's a very young puppy still settling into routine, and isn’t fully vaccinated yet. He's on a 45-minutes-awake, 2-hours-asleep cycle and needs 18–20 hours of sleep a day, so most of the time he'll simply be crate napping. He's happy and settled in his crate, so once he's down you're free to head out and do your own thing — you don't need to sit and watch him sleep. During his awake windows I just need someone to: Let him out for a toilet break and playtime/cuddles Offer food/water on schedule (I'll leave instructions) Pop him back in his crate when he's ready to wind down Ideal for someone who: Loves dogs and has experience with puppies (bonus if you've raised one yourself) Is comfortable following a specific sleep/feeding routine Is trustworthy and comfortable being in my home solo, including while out and about during his naps Can commit to all three days each week (ongoing, not just a one-off) I'll provide a full written routine, food, and everything needed on-site — just need someone consistent and gentle with him.
Dog sitter needed for 1week
$175
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
7th Sep 2026
Need a dog sitter from 7/9-14/9 6.5yr old kelpie trained Listens to command Walks on lead Great with people And dogs
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
Need a dog sitter to look after my dog
$175
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
31st Aug 2026
Looking for a dog sitter 6yr old kelpie Good with kids adults Trained listens to call Walks on lead 31st today till the 6/9
Dog sitting at carer's house
$15
Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
5th Aug 2026
Looking for a dog sitter for my dog. Food, treats, bed, all extras provided.
Dog Sitter for a week
$175
Melbourne VIC, Australia
12th Jul 2026
Looking for a dog sitter fir a week from the 13th to the 20th I have a kelpie x she is trained and friendly walks on lead and listens to command
Puppy sitter to stay for one month in August
$800
South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia
12th Jul 2026
My partner and I are thinking of getting a puppy but we are both doctors. We would like someone to stay with us for a month to help with toilet training overnight so we can sleep as we can’t be tired the following day because of what we do, and also for 2-4 days a week depending on our rosters be at home with the puppy.
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 sitter for my German Shorthaired Pointer
$50
VIC, Australia
6th Jul 2026
I’m looking got someone to dog sit my 6 year old German Shorthaired Pointer for 8 weeks while I’m overseas from mid August. I’d prefer her to live in with someone else during this period, as my place is very small, so she usually comes to work with me daily. The rate is of course negotiable. I do not know how much it should cost.
Dog sitting at my place from 10am to 5pm
$50
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
25th Jun 2026
Hi, Looking for someone to watch my dog Mac from 10am to 5pm this Saturday at my place.
Dog sitter
$35
Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
12th Jun 2026
Hi, I have to be somewhere between 11:30am-4:30pm tomorrow. We only have our dog Mac recently from the shelter so he can't be alone yet. I'm looking for a dog sitter who would come to our apartment and just accompany our dog Mac while I'm away. I will take him out before I leave, so you won't need to go out, just chill at our place until I'm back. I'll make sure we have a pizza and some snacks for your lunch.
Kylie did an amazing job taking care of my dog.
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
$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.
Dog Sitter
$175
Melbourne VIC, Australia
18th May 2026
Need my dog looked after for a week She is trained Listens to command Walks on lead Good with other dogs / kids
Excellent tasker my dog was looked after so well
Ongoing dog sitting
$10
South Melbourne VIC, Australia
17th May 2026
Hi there, Have put in min budget as unsure on pricing so please make offers We have a gorgeous 1-year-old Cavoodle named Rosie 😊 Two days a week, we are looking for someone to drop in and hang out with her at our home while we’re both in the office. She’s a very easy, affectionate dog who mainly just loves company and a bit of playtime. This would suit someone studying or working remotely as you’re more than welcome to use our wifi and work/study from the house while keeping Rosie company. Just wanting to get an understanding of availability, thoughts and general pricing. Thank you!
Great help lovely girl
Need dog sitter for my two Shihtzus 15-17th May
$150
Brunswick East VIC, Australia
11th May 2026
I need a dog sitter for my two shihtzus from Friday 15th May to Sunday 17th May Needs to be at the tasker’s place. Can you please send me your quotes?
I left my two shihtzus with Charlie. He and his partner looked after my dogs amazingly that they didn’t want to come back home :) Would highly recommend.
Looking for a dog sitter tn to be hosted at a home
$200
Elwood VIC, Australia
9th May 2026
need my dog looked after u til tmmr evening. pure bread beagle 7 years old
ruth was very easy to deal with. got everything sorted out last minute due to a family emergency. highly recommend ruth to anyone needing a dog sitter :)