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What is Pet Minding?

Pet minding is a service where someone takes care of someone else’s pet while they are away. Typically, the pet minder will take the animal into their own home, making sure to provide food, water, exercise, and love. Some pet minders will also offer additional services such as dog walking, grooming, and transportation. Pet minding […] Continue reading What is Pet Minding?

Finding the Right Pet Sitting Option for Your Dog

Ideally as a dog owner we would love to take our pooch with us everywhere that we go, though we all not this isn’t realistic. There are always circumstances where as much as you may want to bring your pet with you, it just seems impossible. Your family and relatives are your best choice to leave your […] Continue reading Finding the Right Pet Sitting Option for Your Dog

4 Pet Sitting Options For Your Fur-Child

Sporteluxe, 19 June 2016 Before heading out of town, think about the best sitting option for your fur-child. Here, Alex Bedwani, Founder of FindADogMinder, shares four ideas. You’re planning your next holiday and at the same time thinking ‘what do I do with my fur-child?’. No need to worry, we have put together all of […] Continue reading 4 Pet Sitting Options For Your Fur-Child

5 options for your dog when you travel

-by TravelLiveLearn, 12 June 2016 The school holidays are fast approaching and no doubt you’re already planning a trip with the family – but this begs the question, what to do with the fur child? Cooper and I have had dogs most of our lives, and we know that they all have different personalities and cope […] Continue reading 5 options for your dog when you travel

5 Tips For Finding the Perfect Dog Minder

By Pretty Fluffy, 6 May 2016 A holiday is approaching you’ve planned, paid and packed but then you remember, what about your dog? You’ve considered your options and decided dog minding in the family home is the best option to look after your fur-baby whilst you’re away. But how do you find a pet sitter that […] Continue reading 5 Tips For Finding the Perfect Dog Minder

The Importance of a Meet & Greet

From time to time a dog minder or even a dog owner may realise after the first stay of minding that the minding set-up is just not the perfect fit. This mostly occurs when the owner and minder didn’t make a prior arrangement for a meet and greet. It is very important for all three involved – […] Continue reading The Importance of a Meet & Greet

Protect your pet and your wallet!

There is always a lot of excitement when you bring a new fur friend into your family. And like when you bring a new baby home, there are also a few surprises! Like training, food, safety, rules around the home, barking, and the list goes on …. While all this is going on, probably the […] Continue reading Protect your pet and your wallet!

Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

We love our pets but often we have so many other responsibilities and obligations that we just can’t afford the time we’d like to spend with our furry friends. We all know that dogs are mischievous when they are bored and left ‘home alone’. They’re also likely to bark, to let everyone know they are […] Continue reading Too Busy To Spend Time With Your Dog?

MEET-N-GREET GUIDE

Meet-n-greets are very important for both dog owners and dog minders. For owners it allows them to see where their dog will be staying and ask any questions before making any decisions. They allow both the owner and the minder to evaluate the fit of the pup and for the minder to be 100% comfortable […] Continue reading MEET-N-GREET GUIDE

‘Walkies’ Time

Regular exercise is an important part of any dog’s health and well-being.  Not only is ‘walkies’ an exciting time for the dog but it makes them feel energised too! We’ve lined-up some simple ways to make this walking adventure with your dog a hassle-free experience when he is with his dog minder! Doggie tools Before […] Continue reading ‘Walkies’ Time