Hi, we have 3 dogs, one of which is very nervous and needs someone with lots of experience. Does anyone else have a similar requirement? How do you introduce your pets to sitters as this will be essential in our case?
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Great question and as a sitter I’m very interested in the suggestions having had to deal with one very nervous dog who refused to come into the house for 48 hours. Thank goodness he had a huge secure garden to wander around in.
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Hi @Claire-R as @ElsieDownie says this is a great … and very important … question. Including all of the information in your listing regarding your dog’s needs and your expectations is key to having the right sitters apply. There are sitters with the experience your pet needs for its well being and your peace of mind.
There are helpful articles on the blog. You will find our community member’s advice and input extremely helpful. If his anxiety is extreme asking your vet’s advice is advisable also.
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Hey @anon36831737 - you mention that the pets are a big part… Err… I wonder - is that not the basic intention of THS? Did I get that wrong somehow?
This is not a “free accomodation” matchmaking site, it is essentially about having somebody who loves pets stay with yours and take care of them. If they raid the fridge and the winecellar in the process, I’m still happy.
scratching my head
Elmar.
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Hi @elmi4711 welcome to our community forum, thank you for joining. We hope you will enjoy the conversations and connecting with members from around the world.
I believe what @anon36831737 is commenting on are those who might be thinking about pet and house sitting who are not fully aware of all of the responsibilities associated with caring for pets and homes. Without that understanding some believe it to be more of a travel and accommodation opportunity, in spite of the fact that all of our messaging across the website and comms focus on pet care and that pets are at the heart of TrustedHousesitters.
Please do explore the forum there are many really interesting topics about our pet and house sitting lifestyle … with a really interesting conversation for cat lovers.
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Yes, Angela, that’s what I was referring to - the pets the sitters (hopefully me too one day) take care of are the center of the entire operation. I only wanted to make that point again because some people seem to be on a different page there (not Peter, of course!).
Also, I don’t think there’s much difference in regard of the pets being central between dogs, cats, parrots, bunnies, or horses - so… why did you mention “interesting conversation for cat lovers”? I am fully aware of all the forums, don’t worry, I’ll find cat specific topics when I need them 
Elmar.
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Hi @elmi4711 the cat mention was only in reference to you having your own cats and perhaps having some words of advice to contribute to the conversation Cat people: Please provide tips for non-cat owners