Has anybody used Trusted Housesitters or similar for care of their dogs while on holiday? I’m considering options at the moment and just looking for honest reviews/ recommendations.
My next door neighbours use Trusted Housesitters a lot (they're away a lot!)
They get the same couple for short to medium term stays and had an Australian couple come over last summer when they were away for about 4-6 weeks
They don't have dogs but chicken and sheep - seems to go smoothly, tbf.
Always read their references and have a very clear and frank discussion with them. Go for an older couple. Younger ones seem to use it as accommodation, jumping from place to place which always feels a bit off to me. And from doing a lot of research into it and being in a few groups with people who do it, they seem to be incredibly entitled the younger they are and there is this attitude that they are doing you a favour. No one else can even visit the house as its against the rules and they walk out if they do etc. Ive seen some total horror stories. Always, always, always have a back up you can call on and have cameras on at least the main doors so you can keep an eye on them without being intrusive.
Obvs the people posting are the "problem" ones. But just giving you some downsides from what I've seen. I know 99% of sits are at least fine and many are excellent for both parties.
