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Your first Pawshake booking: a step-by-step guide

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Finding a pet sitter for your dog or cat for the first time can feel a little daunting. After all, you’re trusting someone with the care of your beloved pet. That’s exactly why Pawshake is designed to guide you through every step of the process, while ensuring you stay fully in control throughout.

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Your first Pawshake booking: a step-by-step guide

Sonja’s Cat-Sitting Success Story

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As a Pawshake sitter, you get to know people and pets in your neighbourhood, do what you love, and earn a little extra on the side. So what can we learn from Pawshake’s most successful sitters? Sonja shares her tips and tricks: “Pet sitting has become a way of life for me.”

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Sonja’s Cat-Sitting Success Story

Pet hotel full this summer? Here's how to find reliable care

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Your suitcase is packed, your tickets are booked… but what about the dog, cat or rabbit? While pet boarding facilities have been full for months, you can still find a loving sitter through Pawshake.

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Pet hotel full this summer? Here's how to find reliable care

How to approach a cat: tips to earn their trust

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As a cat sitter, you regularly meet new feline friends. So how do you earn their trust? Cat behaviorist Yvonne Sweere shares the most important do’s and don’ts—as well as the biggest misconceptions—when it comes to interacting with cats.

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How to approach a cat: tips to earn their trust

Do you need a yard to have a dog?

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Thinking about getting a dog but don’t have a yard? Many people assume a big outdoor space is a must, but is that true? Here’s what dogs actually need to be happy and how you can create the perfect environment for your dog.

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Do you need a yard to have a dog?

This is how you become a top pet sitter in 2025

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Want to petsit more often in the new year, have more fun doing it, and earn better? With these practical tips, you'll become an even better sitter—pet parents will love booking you!

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This is how you become a top pet sitter in 2025

Pets and the coronavirus. Can pets spread Covid-19?

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The new coronavirus intervenes deeply in our daily lives. What does the virus actually mean for our pets? And what does this exceptional situation mean for bookings made on Pawshake?
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Pets and the coronavirus. Can pets spread Covid-19?

Why is my dog afraid of men?

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Some dogs can act nervous, skittish, or shy around men. The reason why may just surprise you. Find out where your dog's anxiety might come from and what you can do to help overcome it.
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Why is my dog afraid of men?

How to find a cat sitter

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Cats are attached to their environment, and, as such, prefer to stay at home than a cattery. A good option for holidaying cat owners is to hire a pet sitter that provides in-home visits. The pet sitter can make sure that your cat is fed, safe and happy, without being moved at all.
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How to find a cat sitter

How to find a dog sitter over Christmas

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If you are looking for a place for your dog to stay over Christmas and New Years, it's important to make an arrangement that suits your dog best so that both of you have a stress-free holiday period. Here are 7 tips for finding a great pet sitter for your dog.
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How to find a dog sitter over Christmas

Why do dogs smell each other's behinds?

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Dogs often sniff each other's bums when they greet each other. This might seem a bit weird to us, but it is completely normal for a dog! Read here about this doggy habit and why it is important to let your dog sniff freely.
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Why do dogs smell each other's behinds?

Why does a cat scratch?

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On the furniture, on your hand during playtime, on the scratching post, on the floor... Cats scratch their claws on just about anything, which can be annoying if it causes damage. Why does a cat scratch and what can you do about unwanted scratching?
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Why does a cat scratch?

How to stop your cat from peeing in the house

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Despite the pristine litter box that you set up for your cat, there might be the odd mishap around the house. Why would a cat pee outside their litter box, and how can you get your cat back to a good toilet routine? Here are 7 tips.
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How to stop your cat from peeing in the house

How to get rid of dog fleas

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Fleas can hit at any time of year, making your pet itchy and uncomfortable. How to get rid of and prevent fleas so that they keep away from your pets and house, all year round?
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How to get rid of dog fleas