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Top Reasons Why Dog Grooming is Good for Your Pet
Any pet owner with dogs knows that dog grooming is important. But do you know why it is so important for your pet’s health? Read on to learn knowing your dog groomer and booking regular visits for your dog is…

Want to Become a Professional Dog Walker? Learn our Top Tips
At Housesit Match we find a lot of our house and petsitters start by caring for pets in exchange for free accommodation and many move on to become a professional dog walker. If you love dogs it is a good…

Why Cats are More Active at Twilight – Top Reasons
Pet owners around the world monitor their animals behaviour and often realise certain habits. The evidence that cats are more active at twilight certainly exists and is frequently reported to us. But what are the top reasons why cats become…

13 Fun and Enriching Games to Play with My Dog
Dog lover and pet sitter Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares some of the favorite games she plays with the dogs she pampers. Read on to learn 13 top tips and games to play with my dog. 13 Games to Play with My…

Dog House Sitting: How to Keep Pets Safe and Happy
Any pet owner or sitter caring for pets knows the importance of routine and managing the pets’ well being. When dog house sitting the sitter must be particularly in tune with the pet’s needs, biorythmns and the owner’s instructions. Read…

Dog Behavior: Best Tips for a Well-Behaved Pet
If you are considering becoming a pet owner or more especially a dog owner you need to plan for and consider how to encourage and train for good dog behaviour, to enjoy a well-behaved pet. Read on to learn our…

Top tips for successful pet minding
The questions we are asked most frequently by new homeowner members of Housesit Match is ‘will housesitters mind pet minding my pets’ and ‘how much does it cost? Well the answer is yes they love pets and would be happy…

In-House Dog Sitters: 22 DOs and DON’Ts Meeting a New Dog
In-house dog sitter Kelly Hayes-Raitt shares the tips she’s picked up greeting hundreds of dogs around the world. In-House Dog Sitters: 22 DOs and DON’Ts for Successfully Meeting a New Dog #22 Will Rock Your Dog-Sitting World! By Kelly Hayes-Raitt…

Vet Matthew Bayliss: Tips for rabbit sitters on rabbit care
If you are a pet owner who loves rabbits you may have hired or asked rabbit sitters to care for your pets. We asked Vet Matthew Bayliss to help us prepare a top tips blog for anyone looking after rabbits.…

