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Find your pet’s perfect pet sitter
For many pet owners finding petsitters can be a concern ahead of the holidays. This is especially true if you need sitters to cover pet care during peak holiday season. Whether you are travelling during peak season or off season,…
Make a dog friendly home – 4 Top tips
Experienced pet owners know that before you bring home a new pet you need to prepare your home. Here are our 4 top tips on how to make a dog friendly home to keep your pet safe and sound at…
How to manage pet illness on a housesit
Through Lamia Walker, the owner and passionate founder of HouseSitMatch, we happily accepted a pet sitting assignment from a pet owner in Budapest, Hungary. This is the story of how we were faced with a difficult situation – how to…
Avoid smelly dog syndrome – Here’s how
Most pet owners are aware of the risks of smells and odours in their home because of resident pets. Dogs especially are prone to certain smells for example when they have wet fur and winter coats. Here are some top…
Cute family friendly dog breeds
If you are looking to buy a family pet and are considering a number of dog breeds, read on. In this article we offer new pet owners a choice of some of the cutest family friendly dog breeds that we…
5 Small easy care dog breeds
While many of us have experience of pet care and in some countries that usually means dog care, some have not. If you’re considering getting a dog and are worried about the pet being high maintenance, read on. Experienced pet…
Comprehensive dog care guide for busy petowners
If you own a dog and you work it can be a busy life. Whether you work at home or outside the home you want to be fair to your dog. Every pet owner needs to read this comprehensive dog…
Caring for a petowners home
If you are a petowner you know you need to manage cleaning and home maintenance. And as a housesitter what does caring for a petowners home mean? Whether you have only recently adopted or bought a pet, or a petsitter…
Build the perfect DIY home for a dog
If you have a dog or you are bringing one home remember they need their own space. Experienced pet owners know that a dog needs a dedicated space in the home. In this article we offer you top tips on…