Do you love the company of a pooch, but just can’t have one full time? Love and miss the companionship, but you have a lifestyle that can’t commit to 10 to 15 years of responsibility? Well, we might have the perfect solution for you. There is a way to love and enjoy a dog without actually owning it.
BECOME A DOG MINDER
“Don’t Fret Pet!” is a unique service that has been operating for some 28 years. They provide a caring and homely environment for dogs whose owners are away. In order to provide this service, they need dog lovers who will welcome other people’s “family dogs” into their homes.
This way of not having a dog is ideal for retired people who want the freedom to get away at any time but who miss the company of a lovely, furry friend. They also have some minders who choose to mind dogs so that their own dog has some company from time to time. This way both dogs have a wonderful time.
The dog minders choose the type and size of dog they prefer to mind as well as how often they are prepared to mind them. “Don’t Fret Pet!” does all the screening of potential fur-clients and only offers suitable dogs to each minder. Minders are rewarded with a daily allowance and a wagging tail!
What more could you ask for?
Well, an important part of the service is that the owner brings the dog around to meet the minder beforehand to ensure that both parties are happy with the arrangement. Says, Jenny Brearley, founding director of “Don’t Fret Pet!”: We always tell our minders to say “no” to minding any dog about which they are not sure as we want them to be totally happy with any dog that they mind. We would rather turn the business away than have a minder take on a dog that they don’t feel totally comfortable minding.
When the dog comes to stay it brings its own food, bedding, bowls, lead, and toys. All the minder has to provide is a secure environment, which is obviously extremely important, and lots of TLC!
To get the complete rundown, and find out if this is for you, please:
- Call 1300 30 70 21
- Or visit https://www.dontfretpet.com.au/become-a-dog-minder/
