dog-sit

Mind the pup

To dog-sit is to care for someone else's dog while they're away, parallel to babysitting children.

The task typically involves feeding, walking, and keeping the dog company: I'm dog-sitting for my neighbor this weekend.

One who does this is a dog-sitter.

caretaking

feeding

Giving food to

routine · schedule · instructions · keys · check-ins · overnight · drop-in · playtime · companionship · supervision

business

Rover

Common canine name

  • bookingAdvance arrangement secured
  • ratesFixed prices charged
  • clientOne who hires professionals

reviews · insurance · bonded · profile · availability · cancellation · payment · referral · contract · liability

responsibility

trust

Confidence in another

commands · boundaries · safety · gates · supervision · accountability · updates

favor

neighbor

Person living nearby

weekend · vacation · last-minute · emergency · free · barter · thank-you · wine · trusted · familiar

Opposites
care arrangement

dog-sitboard

Flat rigid panel

kennel · abandon · neglect · institutionalize

role in pet care transaction

dog-sittravel

Movement between locations

leave town · drop off

Family

dog, sit, dogs, sits, sitting, sitter, dogged, dogging, dog-sitting

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G