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Useful links for sitters

Explore our sitter help hub

From creating the perfect profile to finding the ideal house sit, we're lending a helping paw and sharing our top tips and advice for everything you'll need along the way.

How to get started

• What is house sitting?
• How to get started as a sitter
• How to become a house sitter
• Tips for first-time house sitters
• Questions to ask before pet sitting

Creating the perfect profile

• What do pet parents want to see on a profile?
• How to land your dream sit with a pet-centred profile
• Personalising your application
• How references can help you secure your dream sit

Pre-sit prep for sitters

• House sitting etiquette
• What is a sit handover?
• Things you’ll enjoy the most about pet sitting
• Pet sitter communication guide
• House and pet sitter guidelines
• What to pack for a house sit

International house sits

• Tips for landing an international house sit
• House sitting abroad - what to consider
• Preparing for an international house sit

For curious cat sitters

• Cat sitting for indoor cats
• Cat sitting for senior cats
• Cat sitting for kittens
• Cat sitting for cats with separation anxiety
• How to get a cat to trust you
• How to calm down a cat while pet sitting

For devoted dog sitters

• Dog sitting for vacationing owners
• Dog sitting safety
• Dog sitting large vs small dogs
• Dog sitting for puppies
• Dog sitting for elderly pups
• Creating a dog sitting schedule
• How to be a dog sitter (if you don't own a pet)

Pet sitting other animals

• Rabbit sitting tips
• How to care for a pet bird
• Pet sitting for small animals

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