For many dogs, home is where they feel most secure.
Their favourite bed, familiar smells, their usual walking route and the everyday rhythm they know can make being apart from you much easier. Overnight house sitting allows your dog to stay comfortably in their own home while still having someone there to care for them, keep them company and maintain their usual routine through the evening and overnight.
Every dog responds differently when their person is away. Some want to stay close and follow you from room to room, some have plenty of energy to burn off, while others simply settle more easily knowing someone is nearby. I take the time to understand your dog’s personality, energy level and habits, adapting the stay around what helps them feel comfortable and secure.
Sometimes the smallest moments matter mostm, taking a little longer on an evening sniff walk, sitting together while they wind down for bed, topping up their water after play, or noticing that a normally cautious dog has finally curled up beside me. These are not really “extras”; they are simply part of caring attentively.
While you’re away, your dog gets to remain surrounded by everything familiar. Their routines stay as consistent as possible, your home remains lived in, and you can have peace of mind knowing both are being looked after with care.
Every overnight stay includes :
🐾 Evening and morning feeding according to your dog’s usual routine
🐾 Fresh water top-ups throughout the stay
🐾 Evening and morning toilet breaks
🐾 Walks according to your dog’s normal routine, energy level and needs
🐾 Playtime, enrichment and plenty of sniffing opportunities
🐾 Cuddles, brushing or quiet companionship, depending on your dog’s preferences
🐾 Gentle, patient care for shy, senior or nervous dogs
🐾 Basic oral or topical medication, if discussed beforehand
🐾 Keeping an eye on appetite, toileting, behaviour, mobility and general wellbeing
🐾 Daily photo and video updates
🐾 Following your dog’s usual routines, sleeping arrangements and household rules
📦 Parcel and mail collection
🔌 Basic smart pet device support, such as feeders, fountains or pet cameras
🏡 Basic home care, including bringing in parcels, collecting mail and watering a small collection of indoor plants
📌 Before my stay / Good to knows
• Up to 2 dogs per overnight booking
• A complimentary Meet & Greet is required before confirmation, so your dog and I can become familiar with one another beforehand
• Please provide feeding, walking and toilet routines, along with any household rules or care instructions
• Please let me know how your dog behaves on walks, including any pulling, reactivity, fears or known triggers
• Harnesses, collars and leads should be secure and in good condition
• Emergency contact and veterinary details should be provided before the stay begins
• Please let me know about any medication, medical conditions or special care requirements in advance
• Please tell me where your dog normally sleeps and whether they are accustomed to sleeping alone, in the bedroom, or elsewhere in the home
• Overnight house sitting is not a 24-hour constant-presence service
• You may also want to define your overnight window clearly in the listing, for example:
Typical stay: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM or approximately 12 hours overnight
💳 Payment & Confirmation
• This booking is subject to availability. Once your dates are confirmed, a 50% deposit is required to secure the booking. The remaining 50% balance is due 48 hours before the service begins.
