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Home Dog Boarding
Loving dog boarding for your pooch
Travelling soon, renovating your home or moving house? Your dog can stay happy and safe with a sitter from Pawshake.
Pawshake has thousands of loving and vetted dog boarders who want to open their home and heart to your pooch. Avoid noisy dog kennels and give your dog a cosy holiday in a comfortable family environment.
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What are home dog boarding services?
Ensure your dog has a smooth stay
- Meet & greet your pet sitter before paying
- Introduce your dog to your pet sitter and meet all other guest and resident pets
- Inspect the property where your dog will be staying to make sure it suits your pooch
- Leave an emergency contact number, the number of your pet’s vet and their microchip and vaccination information
Will home boarding suit your dog?
From big to small: we have your dog covered!
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How does it work?
Pawshake is easy!
1. Free meet & greet
Message a loving pet sitter, and arrange an obligation-free meet & greet.2. Book online
Safely book through Pawshake and enjoy in-house customer support, booking guarantee and veterinary coverage for your pet.3. Sit back and relax
Your pet is in safe hands. Your pet sitter will be in touch with regular photos and updates during the pet daycare or pet hosting period.All pet sitting services
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Frequently asked questions about home dog boarding
Your home dog boarding questions answered
What are home dog boarding services?
Pawshake home dog boarding is an overnight pet care service that differs from traditional dog kennels. Instead of being in a crowded environment in a cage, your dog can stay at a pet sitter’s house for the booking period and receive the very same high level of love and care that they would at home.
Who's boarding my dog?
Pawshake's dedicated trust and safety team manually reviews all sitter profiles to ensure they meet our high standard. At Pawshake, we only accept pet sitters who have experience and/or qualifications caring for pets. All bookings made on Pawshake is also covered by The Pawshake Guarantee.
You are also required to have a free meet and greet with your pet sitter before booking so that you can meet the sitter in person, discuss all your requirements and ensure that the sitter is a good match for your pet.
Where will my dog be staying?
You dog will be staying at the pet sitter's home. Be sure to discuss any requirements with your pet sitter prior to booking. The more your pet sitter knows about your pet, the better! That way they can really ensure that your pet has the best and most comfortable stay,
How do I choose a pet sitter?
Visit the pet sitter's profile and read about them, their home and experience. If it sounds like a good fit, request a free meet and greet. Take this time to have a look at the area that your pet will be spending time in as well observing how well your pet gets along with the sitter.
Feel free to reach out and meet a couple of pet sitters. It is important that you and your pet is comfortable with the environment and pet sitter before making a booking.
What does my dog need while they are staying at the pet sitter's home?
Our sitters want to give your dog a “home away from home” experience, so we suggest that you provide them with everything to make them feel as much at home and as comfortable as possible. Please bring your dog's favourite things and anything they or the pet sitter might need, such as:
- Food and treats
- Harness/collar and leash
- Toys
- Food and water bowls
- Basket and blankets
- If needed, unwashed clothes with the your smell on them for reassurance.