Dog Sitting
Loving dog sitters for your best friend
Going on a holiday, working late, or just need some help caring for your pooch? Find the perfect dog sitter on Pawshake today.
Pawshake has thousands of trusted and fully verified dog sitters who offer their personalised services straight to you. Pawshake knows your furry friend deserves the very best dog minding:our dog sitters are highly experienced and simply love what they do, so you can relax knowing Fido will receive the highest standard of dog care.
What is the best dog sitting service for my pooch?
Sitters to suit your dog and budget
Pawshake has a dog sitting service for every unique pooch
Some dogs find travel stressful and prefer in-home dog care or drop in visits. In-home dog care also helps to avoid coughs and other illnesses that can spread in busy kennel facilities.
Many dogs love the company of other dogs, while others are shy and prefer to stay alone with a dog sitter. You can choose whether you want your pet to stay with other furry friends or not.
If you require puppy sitting, or need senior dog care, a dog sitter can come to your place for personalised in-home dog care.
Alternatively, your dog can enjoy a fun holiday from home in a warm family environment while you are renovating or moving house.
Your best friend will never be lonely again!
Why is Pawshake dog sitting a better choice?
Designed for happy dogs and owners
Free meet & greet
Get to know your dog minder with an obligation-free meet & greet - you’ll know you’ve found the right person for the job! Book their dog minding services securely via Pawshake for premium pet insurance, 24/7 online support and our satisfaction guarantee.
Personal and affordable
Every dog and puppy is unique and special. On Pawshake, you can find a perfect dog minder for your individual dog minding needs. You won’t be out of pocket for personal dog minding: Pawshake rates are affordable and set by our dog minders.
Stuck at work?
It’s super simple to find your perfect dog minder and plan a meet & greet without leaving the office. Simply log onto Pawshake, enter your suburb and start browsing friendly local dog minders who would be delighted to welcome your dog into their home and heart.
5-star dog sitting reviews
Read real reviews from happy dog owners
Home Visits
Julianna, 02-05-2017
Marianne is a superb pet sitter. From our first visit it was evident Marianne is a conscientious and responsible individual who truly cares about the animals with whom she is entrusted. Marianne is fully committed to her responsibilities as a pet sitter. She arrived punctually and prepared, and care ...
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Jessica, 11-09-2019
Cassandra was a fantastic cat sitter - she was a great companion for my two cats, took excellent care of them and my apartment, as well as providing such great peace of mind to me on my travels. Cassandra is a natural with animals. One of my cats is incredibly wary of strangers and has anxiety of ne ...
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Lesley, 25-11-2019
Jill is without a doubt my now go-to pet sitter! She is kind, incredibly responsive and took the best care of my cat while I was away.
Not only did I receive text updates as to how my cat was doing and what cute things she had done that day, but Jill sent me several photos and videos so I could se ...
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Yih Chwen, 14-04-2018
I found Ellen online when we had an emergency need for cat sitter when we are out of town and really glad she was able to help us out. She is very soft spoken and showed interest in our two fussy cats and was able to give Ginko her medication on time. All in all I hope if in future we need help agai ...
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Your dog is in safe hands
Trusted, verified & insured dog sitters
On Pawshake, our dog sitters are trusted and vetted locals. You can relax knowing that your dog is covered by our Premium Pet Protection insurance during the booking.
Simple Search
Enter your location into Pawshake to see nearby dog sitters offering in-home dog care, drop in visits and more. Use our search filters to search and find a perfect match for you.
Guilt-free dog sitting
A dedicated dog minder is a great option for when your family or friends can’t help. Pawshake dog sitters happily offer their services for all pooch types, including senior dog care and puppy sitting.
Extra dog care services
Many Pawshake dog sitters can perform special dog care tasks, including administering medication, puppy sitting, grooming and even pet first aid during the dog sitter job.
Stay in touch
You may miss your dog, but your dog sitter can make sure you can feel close to your furry friend with regular messages, daily pictures and updates throughout the dog sitting stay.
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Why Pawshake?
We’ve got you and your pet covered
Peace of Mind Guarantee Included
In the unlikely event that your pet is ill or injured during a booking, Pawshake will cover veterinary costs. Pay securely online for The Pawshake Guarantee on your pet sitting booking. You’re in safe hands with Pawshake.
Local Vetted Pet Sitters
All pet sitters are individually vetted by our team of specialists: less than 20% of potential pet sitters make the cut. All pet sitters have a detailed profile with personal information and authentic community reviews for you to read before booking their services.
Happiness Guaranteed
Our loving pet sitters are dedicated to your cat, dog, rabbit, bird or guinea pig. Enjoy daily updates and photos from your pet sitter during pet boarding, pet daycare or your dog’s walk. Our friendly customer support team is online to help you.
Booking Guarantee
Should the pet sitter you have arranged and booked be unable to care for your pet, we will do everything we can to find you a replacement pet sitter. This is very rare, but we are there to help if you get stuck.
How does it work?
Pawshake is easy!
1. Free meet & greet
Message a loving pet sitter, and arrange an obligation-free meet & greet.2. Book online
Safely book through Pawshake and enjoy in-house customer support, booking guarantee and veterinary coverage for your pet.3. Sit back and relax
Your pet is in safe hands. Your pet sitter will be in touch with regular photos and updates during the pet daycare or pet hosting period.Using dog sitting for the first time?
Here's how it works
Leaving your dog or puppy when you go away for work or on a holiday can be a little daunting the first time. With a few simple steps, you can be sure that your dog minder will do the best job possible.
Choosing the right dog sitter
Read the dog minder’s profile carefully to learn about theirdog care experience and background. You can browse reviews from pastbookings and check their calendar for availabilty. If the dog sitter looks promising, send them a message.
Meet and Greet
Arrange a meet and greet with the dog sitter before the booking. Get to know each other- ask questions, have a look at their home if your dog will be staying for in-home dog care and answer any questions the dog sitter may have.
Finalise your booking
If your meet and greet goes well, book through Pawshake. This will activate our premium pet insurance for the booking period, the Pawshake guarantee and the support of the customer service team. Payment is processed now, and is sent to the dog sitter at the end of the booking.
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