Dog Sitters in Melbourne Trusted, Verified, Local

Melbourne's community-based alternative to kennels and pet sitting apps

Finding a trustworthy dog sitter in Melbourne used to mean scrolling through anonymous profiles on a booking platform, paying high commissions, and hoping for the best. Pawshare Club is different. We're a community of verified Melbourne pet lovers who look after each other's animals — neighbourhood by neighbourhood.

Whether you live in Richmond, Brunswick, Fitzroy, St Kilda or South Yarra, there are Pawshare members nearby who genuinely love dogs and are ready to help.

How dog sitting works in Melbourne with Pawshare

Every carer on Pawshare club completes a dog knowledge quiz, verifies their identity, and meets your pet in person before any sitting takes place. You don't hand your dog to a stranger; you hand them to a neighbour you've already walked with.

STEP 1

Create your free profile and tell us about your dog

STEP 4

Book your first sitting with confidence

STEP 3

Arrange a meet-and-greet at a local park

STEP 2

Browse local carers in your Melbourne suburb

 

Dog sitting across Melbourne's inner suburbs

Pawshare Club is active across Melbourne's inner north, inner south and inner east, including Brunswick, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Richmond, St Kilda, South Yarra, Prahran, Northcote and beyond. If you're further out, new members are joining every week.

Melbourne's best spots for a dog sitting meet-and-greet

Not sure where to arrange your first meetup with a potential carer? Melbourne has some of Australia's best dog-friendly parks right in the inner suburbs. Citizens Park in Richmond is a local favourite — when the oval isn't in use, it's filled with off-leash dogs and their owners. Barkly Gardens in Fitzroy has a dedicated off-leash area that's perfect for a relaxed introduction. Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North offers open space with a great community atmosphere. Gilpin Park in Brunswick has a fully fenced dog area ideal for first meetings.

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 FAQs

  • Create a free Pawshare profile, add your suburb and you'll be able to browse verified carers in your area. You can message members, arrange a meetup at a local park, and take it from there.

  • No — some of our most trusted Melbourne carers don't own a pet. Renters, students and busy professionals are very welcome.

  • Pawshare runs on a points system rather than per-booking fees. Members earn points by helping others and spend them when they need care — keeping costs significantly lower than traditional pet sitting platforms.

  • We're growing fast across Melbourne's inner suburbs. Check your suburb when you sign up to see who's nearby.