Pet care: the best apps for dog sitting

When it comes to man's best friend, most only want the best. That's why there is a good selection of apps that want to help dog sitters and people looking for care for your four-legged friend with the mediation and simplify the work.

Dog sitters and customers: The right app for mediation

If owners and mistress have to separate from their dog for a while, dog sitters are a popular alternative to dog hotels, animal shelters and kennels. In order for the mediation between the advisor and the customer to run smoothly, some apps were launched over time. The programs presented are aimed at both parties, but are easier to use for seekers.

• Pawshake: Whether day care, home visits, pure walking or house sitting - animal lovers can quickly find the dog sitter for their four-legged friend that they really need via the mediation app for iOS and Android. In addition, you provide information about your animal, a price range and the place and time of care, and suggestions for possible sitters are made. You can also express requests such as a dogless sitter and then search for, contact and book the professionals in your area on the map. On the people page you will find important information that can help you choose the right animal friend.
• Gudog: An equally helpful app is Gudog, available for Android and iOS as well as the competitor. Dog sitters can be found using the search function or the map and can be filtered according to price and characteristics (eg "Supervisor with house and garden"). In addition to the classic walk, you can look for accommodation for your four-legged friend or book day care. Sitter can of course also be booked, messages sent and dogs managed via Gudog.
• Walkie: The dog sitting app Walkie is known for "The Lion's Den". As the name suggests, the app is more geared towards walks. Before the mediation, you provide data about yourself and your animal partner, then you select the duration and starting point for the dog sitter and can choose a suitable care. The money only goes out of the account after the walk has been completed and your dog is with you again. Dog sitters also report on the events of the walk. The disadvantage: So far, the app is only available for the iPhone or iPad.
• Note: If you want to use one of the apps as a dog sitter, you usually go through an application process before you can offer your services. This varies from app to app and can range from a simple check of the data you provided to the sending of documents and a personal interview to confirm your skills. In this way, the operators secure themselves to protect interested parties from bad experiences.

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In addition to the mediation, it can be helpful to have some apps on your smartphone that support you in dog sitting. The welfare of the animal is always in the foreground, but also that of the carer. For this reason, we can NOT recommend monitoring apps like "dog monitor" for pet owners, otherwise there could be problems with the privacy and privacy of the sitter.

• My pet: The German Animal Welfare Association has made an absolute all-rounder accessible to the public. In the "My Pet" app, cat and dog owners, as well as carers, can set all possible individual information about the four-legged friends and call them up at a glance. As a dog sitter, this is particularly practical so that dates, notes, preferences and diseases of the animal customers can be viewed at any time. There are numerous advisory articles, checklists and emergency instructions that prepare you for all eventualities. The app is available for Android and iOS.
• Dog's Places: There is an app even for dog-friendly places. So "Dog's Places" gathers in eight categories different shops, walks, dog playgrounds and other places that are suitable for the four-legged friends. You can view these on a map and sort them in a way that suits you best. If you choose a location, you will receive at best a rating, various information and a navigation option for the location. You can always leave comments and add new "Dog's Places" to help other dog sitters. You can also download this app onto your iPhone or Android phone.
• Dog Guard: If you often have problems with poison baits for dogs in your area, this app can be helpful for iOS and Android. On the one hand, "Dog Guard" sends notifications to your mobile phone to warn you of known incidents in your area, and on the other hand you receive some tips that can help you react appropriately to found poison baits. You can also share finds in the community at any time. This way you can better protect your own dogs, those who look after them and other four-legged friends from this unfortunately very real danger.
• Tractive: If a dog has ever run away from you, you know how stressful it can be. With the Android and iOS app and the GPS Tracker from Tractive you will never lose sight of a four-legged friend again. The device costs a one-off fee of 35 euros, after which a monthly subscription of 3.75 euros is due. As a dog sitter, you can also protect yourself by using such a tracking device for the duration of your care. You can even stake out a virtual fence: as soon as the dog leaves the marked area, you will be notified. Be sure to discuss this with your customer in advance.
• Skype: Some dogs suffer from the longing for their owner and they miss their animal partners just as much. If you have FaceTime, Skype or another video chat app on your mobile phone, you can make your owner happy, if you offer them the opportunity to contact not only you but also your dog at any time.

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