Police Checked Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers.

One of the standout reasons that makes PetCloud different from all other platforms is that PetCloud makes it mandatory for all Sitters to be police checked for you and your pet’s safety.

Police checks are important to be done on Pet Sitters because if an individual is convicted for an animal cruelty offence, the offence will show up as a disclosable court outcome (DCO) on a police check. Police checks are important to be done on House Sitters before they stay in your home this way you will know whether they have been convicted of theft, drug use, violence, and more.

Recurring pet care services are ongoing bookings scheduled weekly, fortnightly, or monthly. Once-off services are single-date or short-term bookings. Recurring services are commonly used for:

• Weekly dog walking
• Regular grooming & Pet Maintenance
• Critical Puppy desensitisation and socialisation
• Ongoing NDIS-support
• Long-term boarding arrangements

Once-off services are typically booked for holidays, weekend trips, or emergency care.

An ongoing recurring service is best when your pet benefits from routine and consistent support. You may want recurring care if:

• You work full-time and need weekly dog walking
• Your dog needs structured behavioural support
• You require regular grooming and hygiene maintenance
• Your pet has medical or special needs

Pet sitting costs vary depending on location, service type, duration, and pet needs. Typical price ranges may include:

• Dog walking: $45 per walk
• Drop-in visits: $45 per visit
• House Sitting: $50–$100+ per night
• Boarding: $40–$90+ per night

Prices may increase for multiple pets, large dogs, medication administration, or peak seasons.

The best option depends on your pet’s temperament and needs. Home-based Pet Boarding or House Sitting is often better for:

• Anxious pets
• Senior animals
• Pets with medical needs
• Dogs that struggle in kennel environments

Choosing depends on your pet’s personality and comfort level.

Yes, PetCloud has a fast free national Pet Jobs board where you can post a job and available sitters in a 25km radius around you will apply fast. Only police checked pet sitters will apply.

Yes, PetCloud has police checked Vet Nurse Pet Sitters on the platform. Support may include medication administration, post-surgery monitoring, senior pet care, and behavioural support.

House Sitting typically includes feeding, fresh water, playtime, medication administration, photo updates, bringing in mail, watering plants, and a nightly home security presence (minimum 8pm-7am).

Choosing the right pet sitter involves considering experience, reviews, training, communication style, availability, insurance, and police checks. A meet-and-greet is always recommended to assess compatibility and conduct a property safety check.