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Recent Dog Sitting reviews in Cairns

Tushka, We could not be more thankful than what we are for you to have our little girl, Roxy. Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!!! We will DEFINITELY be back!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN ANGEL!!!!!!!

Dog Sitting (Your Home) Cairns

$250

I would highly recommend Tushka for any task. Tushka looked after our dog for a few nights and was absolutely amazing. We got updates and photos which made us feel at peace our pet was in good hands. Communication was really great! We where really happy, thanks Tushka!

Dog sitter

$200

Ange was the 1st person to make an offer was professional had read the task properly was very accommodating and when I collected my gir you could see she had been given great attention, will use Ange for other tasks

Pet sitting/ dog sitter

$10

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$200

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$245

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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 Cairns

Dog Sitter

$20

Bayview Heights QLD, Australia

3rd Jan 2024

Looking for a dog sitter from 6th January to 17th January. Boarding at your place or staying at my place. Ava is a cavalier king charles and very friendly - Due date: Needs to be done on Saturday, 6 January 2024

Dog sitter required

$50

Kewarra Beach QLD, Australia

11th Dec 2023

Required a dog sitter to stay over night at our house to pet sit our two large dogs. They are friendly and enjoy playing. Our pet sitter we organised is worried about the flight into cairns due to the cyclone. Happy for you to meet the dogs before accepting. We will be very picky as our pups mean a lot to us and deserve to be well looked after. The dogs get along better with females but open to experience Thanks. The amount is for a nightly basis we require a pet sitter from the 17th to 26th. Thanks again - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 17 December 2023

A dog sitter at your place

$30

Cairns QLD, Australia

7th Oct 2023

Need a dog sitter for my cavalier, a couple of days each week for the next fortnight. He is an inside dog, does not like cats, i don't want him with bigger dogs than him, small to medium, at your place, would be perfect. He's desexed, vaccinated, lazy, sleeps most of the day, house trained, 9 1/2 years old. Currently visiting family, with a cat!! - Due date: Flexible

Pet sitting/ dog sitter

$10

Cairns QLD, Australia

16th Sep 2023

We are holidaying and decided to snorkel the great barrier reef so need someone to look after my 17month old French bulldog you would pay me to look after her she is that good need 630am till 530pm tomorrow - Due date: Needs to be done on Sunday, 17 September 2023

Ange was the 1st person to make an offer was professional had read the task properly was very accommodating and when I collected my gir you could see she had been given great attention, will use Ange for other tasks

Dog sitter

$100

Cairns QLD, Australia

7th Apr 2023

Looking for a dog sitter for our 2 beautiful dogs, an American staffy named peepers, and a German sheppard cross named abby From the 22nd, Saturday afternoon till 23rd Sunday late afternoon They need to be in a place without other animals as the American staffy doesn't get along with other cats or dogs, but he loves people and especially kids who want to play with him Abby the sheppard isn't fussed about other animals but doesn't love kids being loud or boisterous so probably a single or couple would be best We have food, beds and toys for them for overnight Any questions I'm happy to answer aswell as price, I've just put down 100 as a guide

Need dog sitter for 3 days

$300

Cairns QLD, Australia

6th Jun 2022

I need someone to look after my lovely dog Pippa for 3 nights and 3.5 days while I visit my family in USA and until she goes to a pet resort in Kuranda. This would be from June 8th-June 11th. Pippa is easy going, fun, friendly and very calm. She loves people and children but she doesn’t get on with other dogs. - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 8 June 2022

Dog Sitting (Your Home) Cairns

$250

Cairns QLD, Australia

18th Jan 2022

Hi there, We require pet sitters for our 2 beautiful but aged dogs. At your home next week from January 23 or 25, until January 29th. (I haven’t booked flights as yet as I am waiting on securing the best pet sitter first). Would suit beautiful loving home. No other dogs. And a fully fenced yard with shade. Our babies are 11 and 12 years. Our big boy is on his last legs, so just looking for a sitter who would be able to keep him cool throughout the day, and offer lots of pats. And a short walk in the late afternoon. We would provide all food. This suits dog lovers. Would love someone with references.

Tushka, We could not be more thankful than what we are for you to have our little girl, Roxy. Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!!! We will DEFINITELY be back!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN ANGEL!!!!!!!

Dog sitter

$200

Trinity Beach QLD, Australia

4th Jan 2022

Small dog needs to be looked after until the 7th - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 5th Jan 2022

I would highly recommend Tushka for any task. Tushka looked after our dog for a few nights and was absolutely amazing. We got updates and photos which made us feel at peace our pet was in good hands. Communication was really great! We where really happy, thanks Tushka!

Dog sitting at sitters home

$100

Cairns QLD, Australia

28th Oct 2021

I need someone to sit my dog in their home for 2 nights 3 days With no other dogs. Professional sitter on. In December - Due date: Flexible

Dog Sitting

$200

Cairns QLD, Australia

21st Oct 2021

My family and I going interstate to my brother’s and need someone to watch our female dog. From 23/12 to 01/01

Dog Sitting

$100

Trinity Park QLD 4879, Australia

31st Mar 2021

Minding my Rottweiler over Easter Weekend.

Dog sitter

$120

Bungalow QLD 4870, Australia

20th Aug 2020

Looking for an experienced dog sitter for our big but gentle dog, Sid. It would be for 5 days in early September. He had surgery on his back leg 7 weeks ago and is only allowed 1 x 10 minute walk a day. He is a super easy dog who just wants to be around people at all times! Happy for him to stay at your residence as long as it's a place he can stay quiet and not play with other dogs.

Visiting Cairns and need my dog minded when hiking

$60

Cairns City QLD, Australia

18th Jun 2020

I need my dog minded while we go for hikes in Cairns. Visiting 16-19th July. We have his food, he just needs to hang out with people for the days we are out in the rainforest. He does not like cats or other animals, we are trying to socialise him but he is not too good with other dogs just yet.