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Dog crates – How to choose the best ones for your pet
If as a pet owner you have a dog, you will likely have considered getting a dog crate on recommendation. If you are travelling with your dog then a dog crate can be essential. There are many reasons these are…
Cross-country move with a dog – 5 Tips to prepare
Pet owners often move home with a pet or two in tow. A cross-country move with a dog can be more of a challenge. Many of our clients at Housesitmatch.com tell us about their moving tales, sometimes emigrating for work,…
A Working Dog Parents Guide to Puppy Ownership
Have you ever hoped to own a puppy but hesitated about becoming dog parents? There may be various reasons for your hesitation. Read on to learn about the joys and an easy guide to becoming a pet owner. Then when…
6 Calming Bedtime Routines for An Anxious Dog
Every pet owner worries when they realise their pet suffers from certain anxieties. If you are a dog owner sometimes those anxieties can be debilitating for your pet. Here are 6 top tips to help you manage your anxious dog…
Travelling with a dog? Read this blog
Homeowners with pets always tell us that they would much rather take their pets with them on holiday. Travelling with a dog can be easy, they are often quite portable in a car, and sometimes public transport. Other pets can…
Personalized Dog Pet Tags That is Safe For Your Pet
At Housesitmatch.com we occasionally get asked by our members to share information about products. We have m any pet owners and especially dog owners among our membership. So we thought this article on personalised pet tags and how to choose…
Want to become a dogsitter? Here’s how
Many visitors to HouseSitMatch.com ask us how they can get on board, as either a pet homeowner or a pet housesitter. Some tell us I want to become a dogsitter early on. Most of the prospective housesitters have had dogs…
Dog Minder Alert – What causes joint pain in dogs?
Spotting joint pain in our own pets can be hard; as a dog minder spotting dog’s in pain because of their joints is even harder. Here are some top tips about what to look for and how with the owner’s…
8 Home Pet Remedies to Protect Your Dogs from Fleas
Pet owners and dog owners especially worry about keeping pets healthy and free from pests like fleas. A flea infestation is the last thing you want for either your pet or home ,Whether you are into tried and tested home…