Doggy Sitting

In-Home Doggy Sitting

When you go away, your dog(s) can stay comfortable and safe at home with in-home dog sitting - so they will keep their routines, stay in their own home (a familiar place), get lots of attention, playtime, walks - and you get to relax knowing your doggy is safe and being cared for, with updates sent throughout the stay. This service also acts as 'house-sitting' throughout the stay given the premises will be occupied - which obviously adds a safety element for your home whilst you're away. 

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As a minimum, dog sitting is inclusive of:

• Dog feeding, fresh clean water accessible at all times & administering of medication

• Morning &/or evening walks*

• To be let out in the backyard periodically, if there is one

• A 30-45min visit through the day (Dog's will not be left alone for more than 4hrs, unless discussed and agreed upon)

• Plants watered/mail collected/rubbish bins etc put out (if required)

• Overnight stay 

• Cuddles & play time!

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What to expect from the sitter during the sitting of your dog(s):

For the dogs-

• Morning &/or evening walks (or as agreed dependent on your dogs requirements - a total of 60mins)

• Dogs meals and medication provided at their required times and in their designated meal area

• Clean water, bowls cleaned daily, meal and sleep area maintained, any accidents cleaned to the best of the ability with the materials provided (to be provided by owners) and poo disposed of (bags provided by Charlie Paws, preferred bin to be used shown by owner)

• Use of their commands, tricks and boundaries (so that your training doesn't go out the window whilst you're away)

• Their routines and habits to be kept as much as possible (be sure to detail these on the 'sitting form' and discuss these prior to the sitting commencing)

• And of course play time and cuddles!

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From the sitter-

• Key, access codes, owner details and travel to be kept safe, private and secure

• Exercising First Aid and dog care knowledge, experience and care

• Updates of the dog(s) - to be sent to the owner via WhatsApp at the frequency agreed (usually daily)

• Owner's house rules will be honoured and premises kept in the same condition as it was left

• Owner's and/or Emergency Contact to be informed immediately should there be any incident 

• In the unlikely event a dog has been lost/stolen- all reasonable efforts will be made to prevent and locate the dog(s) but all subsequent costs (such as rewards) and searches are the responsibility of the owner - of course all possible will be done to prevent this from happening!

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What is expected of the owner:

For the dogs-

• Provide dog poo bags, lead(s), harness(es)

• Provide food and treats

• Medications and vitamins (if required) - to be explained and noted prior to sitting

• Dog tags with owner's address - this is a legal requirement (eg; <house number> <postcode> and phone number) please ask for a recommended supplier if needed

• A house-trained dog with basic training

• Full disclosure of whether the dog(s) have ever had any incidents with other dogs/people

• All health conditions (current or previous) to be declared and discussed

• Honest completion of the 'Dog Sitting', 'Dog Profile' and 'Client' forms including vet, vaccinations, microchip information

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For the sitter-

• Safe and secure property, sole use (the sitter will not stay overnight if anyone else occupies the property and must be made aware in advance of anyone else entering the property at any time throughout the sitting) 

• Clean and ready made bed (the bed will be stripped at end of sitting) and clean bathroom facilities

• Access to clean drinking water, and basic appliances etc such as a kettle, cooker/microwave, cutlery, crockery

• Secure, free space for a car/bike

• Consideration of rest/sleep hours of the sitter (Charlie Paws business hours), unless an emergency 

• Disclose if there are any operational cameras

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Payment:

• 20% non-refundable booking fee is to be made at the time of the booking to secure the required dates (this will only be returned in the case the booking is canceled by either party within a day of the Meet & Greet, for new clients only) 

• Balance to be paid prior to dog sitting commencing

• Payment to made via cash, or bank transfer (details provided on request)

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Last minute bookings (made within 2-weeks of required dog sitting):

All reasonable efforts will be made to accomodate the booking, however, due to the nature of the business and timing, there may be less flexibility and the sitting may have to fit around other booked commitments. These will be disclosed upfront and it is up to the client to agree to go ahead inclusive of these, or not book.

Note:​

Each 'night' is calculated as each 24-hours from the starting time on the first day of the sitting, to that same time on the last day of the sitting. If additional hours are required, options will be offered. If the owner is delayed, a per-hour rate of £12.50 will take effect capped at the sitting rate of £55 (approx. 4hr+). If the sitter is not available for the overstay hours, the emergency contact person will be contacted to assume responsibility of the dog(s).

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As an experienced, DBS checked and Dog First Aid trained dog walker and sitter - the care and services outlined above will be provided, however, as a walker/sitter isn't a dog trainer or behaviourist, pre-existing behavioural issues will not be addressed.

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Photos / videos of dog(s) may be shared on Social Media platforms. Please inform if you wish for the dog's name to be withheld. Owner's home location/privacy will be protected.

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*Generally, 'dog sitting' walks are reserved to take place in the morning before 9am, and in the afternoon/evening after 5.30pm. A total of 60 minutes of walking included per day, additional walk time can be added onto the booking at the standard walk rates.

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