Before the booking
Confirm dates, access, alarms, feeding, walking equipment, medications, behavior, veterinarian contacts and communication expectations. Complete a meet-and-greet for new clients.
FREE CHECKLIST
Dog Sitting Checklist: Before, During and After Every Visit
Use a practical dog sitting checklist for meet-and-greets, feeding, walks, medication, home security, visit reports and final handoff.
Personalize previews free. Export all 8 PDFs for $29 once.
No subscriptionNo card for previews
During each visit
Check the dog and home on arrival, complete the agreed care tasks, note anything unusual, secure doors and gates, and send a concise report before moving to the next client.
At the final handoff
Confirm the owner’s return, summarize supplies and medication, report household issues, return access items as agreed and archive or update the care notes.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Practical answers.
How long should a dog sitting visit be?
The right length depends on the dog and agreed tasks. State the visit duration or service window clearly before the booking.
Should I use the same checklist for every dog?
Use a consistent core process plus individual instructions for health, behavior, equipment and household routines.
What should I check before leaving?
Confirm the dog is safe, water is available, required tasks are complete, hazards are removed and all agreed doors, gates and alarms are secure.
What can I try free, and what does $29 include?
Reading this guide and personalizing the partial document previews are free. A one-time $29 payment unlocks the complete eight-document pack as printable PDFs. There is no subscription.
Can I export every resource on this website?
The paid pack contains eight documents: client and pet intake, price sheet, care instructions, visit report, emergency card, welcome guide, home access log and policies. The 50 resource pages are free guides; they are not 50 downloadable templates.