The Ultimate “Pet Welcome Guide”

We all know the basics: two scoops of dry kibble at 7:00 AM, fresh water daily, and a walk around the block before sunset. But every pet owner knows their animal operates on a far more nuanced set of unwritten rules.

Does your dog panic at the sound of the wheelie bin being moved? Does your cat only drink running water from the laundry tap?

A comprehensive Pet Welcome Guide turns a good house sit into a seamless one. As we head into the busy holiday season, taking ten minutes to map out your pet’s unique personality gives your sitter total confidence – and keeps your pet’s routine completely undisturbed.

Where Could House Sitting Take You This Spring?

Spring is here, and with warmer days, longer evenings and summer just around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about your next house sitting adventure.

For house sitters, Mindahome offers the opportunity to discover new places across Australia while enjoying the comforts of a real home and caring for much-loved pets.

And you don’t necessarily have to travel to a famous holiday destination to have a memorable experience. Sometimes, the best house sitting opportunities can take you somewhere you never thought of visiting.

Navigating Smart Home Technology: Privacy, Cameras, Automated Feeders and More

Smart home technology has transformed the way we look after our homes and pets. From security systems and video doorbells to automatic pet feeders, robot vacuum cleaners and smart thermostats, many homes now rely on technology to make everyday life easier.

Before the Sit Begins: The Questions Every Home Owner and House Sitter Should Ask

A successful house sit usually begins long before the house sitter arrives with their suitcase. The more clearly a home owner explains what is expected – and the more questions a sitter asks – the more likely everyone is to enjoy a trouble-free experience

Keeping Pets Happy, Healthy and Comfortable During the Cold Winter Months

Winter can be a wonderful time of year, but colder temperatures, shorter days and wet weather can bring new challenges for both pets and the people caring for them. Whether you’re a homeowner preparing for an upcoming trip or a house sitter looking after someone else’s beloved pets, a little extra attention during winter can help ensure everyone stays happy, healthy and comfortable.

What Type of Pet Are You Sitting?

One of the first things experienced pet sitters notice is this: pets have personalities – just like people.

Understanding this early can make your sit smoother, calmer, and far more enjoyable.

Some pets will follow you everywhere. Others will pretend you don’t exist – until they’re ready. Most fall somewhere in between.

Why Pets are Truly Part of the Family

Woman relaxing on verandah with dog beside her

As the air turns crisp and Easter approaches across Australia, many families are looking forward to the Easter weekend – catching up with loved ones, enjoying the autumn weather and taking a well-deserved break. Their pets are truly part of the family arrangements.

From Suitcases to Soul Work: A Mindahome Sitter’s Story

House sitting often starts as a practical idea. For Hayley pet sitting started somewhere between the clouds and Sydney.

“I was on a flight back from visiting friends and family in the UK, wondering how on earth I was ever going to get onto the Sydney property ladder,” she says. “I don’t know what happened with the altitude, but it got my creativity flowing.”

Not long after landing, Hayley made a bold decision.

The Quiet Bond Between People and the Animals they Care For

Anyone who lives with a pet knows the bond isn’t created in big, dramatic moments. It’s built quietly.

It forms in routines that repeat day after day. In familiar footsteps. In the way an animal relaxes when the right person enters the room.

Animals don’t need words to understand care. They recognise it through consistency, tone, and presence. Over time, trust settles in, and with it comes comfort.

House Sitting Etiquette

Dog sleeping and very relaxed. Pet Sitter.

Why the small things make or break a great sit.

House sitting relies on mutual responsibility. It is a trust-based arrangement, not a free holiday and not a free service. When etiquette slips, sits become difficult, pets may suffer, and everyone walks away feeling unhappy.

Here’s what good house sitting etiquette actually looks like.

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We all know the basics: two scoops of dry kibble at 7:00 AM, fresh water daily, and a walk around the block before sunset. But every pet owner knows their animal operates on a far more nuanced set of unwritten rules.