bellacody Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 For various reasons I need someone to actually come and live at my house and look after my two dogs when we go away on a holiday. I have googled and am presently researching a few house sitting companies. I am on the Central Coast of NSW. Has anyone used a service like this at all? If so, could you let me know how it went and even the company you used, if you don't mind. Thanks in advance, Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 We use Aussiehousesitters.com and now have a permanent sitters who we book ahead each year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellacody Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thank you so much Sheena. I didn't have that particular site so just had a good read of it. Sounds very good. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 I used mindahome.com.au and have a regular couple that sit for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted November 6, 2015 Share Posted November 6, 2015 yes, i found a really nice couple from aussiehousesitters :) And had lots of interest from others wanting to stay! Even though i have 3 dogs and 3 cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellacody Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks Jemappelle :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellacody Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 Thanks Denali. I am nervous about the process....but I really need to do this rather than kennels so have to start sometime. I really appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillybob Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 This is what Im looking for for next year I need someone who knows hounds as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks Denali. I am nervous about the process....but I really need to do this rather than kennels so have to start sometime. I really appreciate the feedback. I had a test run with mine. They came and stayed for 3 nights while I went and stayed with a friend about 1.5 hours away. All went well but unfortunately, as my luck would have it, when it came to the big trip one of the couple became ill so they had to pull out, but luckily I had a friend who could stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks Denali. I am nervous about the process....but I really need to do this rather than kennels so have to start sometime. I really appreciate the feedback. I had a test run with mine. They came and stayed for 3 nights while I went and stayed with a friend about 1.5 hours away. All went well but unfortunately, as my luck would have it, when it came to the big trip one of the couple became ill so they had to pull out, but luckily I had a friend who could stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellacody Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 That was a good idea but wouldn't you know it one of the couple got sick! That would be my luck as well. We're not going away this year, but I am sure hubby will want to go away next year and I just want to get things planned in my head with what we will be doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YvonneM Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I'm glad I saw this thread - it's too late for our trip in a couple of weeks our boys are booked into a kennel - but we are planning another trip about March next year so are going to start looking at Aussie house sitters. I think a trial run for a few days is a good idea too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellacody Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 Good luck and please let us know how you get on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vehs Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 http://www.domain.com.au/news/house-sitters-from-hell-and-how-to-avoid-them-20151106-gkqs1d/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellacody Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Could you tell me what the link is please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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