Pet Sitting Isn’t About Perfection — It’s About Presence

Calm Is a Skill — Not a Personality Trait

Anyone can pet a dog when the house is warm, the instructions are flawless, and nothing breaks.

Professional, experienced pet sitting is about what happens when things aren’t ideal.

Real experience looks like:

• Clear communication

• Documenting issues calmly

• Staying solution-oriented

• Keeping the pet’s comfort front and center

• Knowing when to ask for help — and when not to panic

Why Documentation Is Care — Not Conflict

Some homeowners worry that documenting issues on platforms like TrustedHousesitters means someone is “creating a problem.”

In reality, documentation:

• Protects everyone involved

• Creates clarity, not blame

• Reduces misunderstandings

• Keeps expectations aligned

Sitters don’t document to escalate. They document to stabilize.

The Pet Always Comes First

When something in a home isn’t working, the question isn’t:

“Who’s at fault?”

The question is:

“Is the pet safe, comfortable, and cared for?”

Everything else is secondary.

That mindset keeps animals calm — and keeps relationships intact.

What Homeowners Should Look For in a Sitter

If you’re a homeowner, here are green flags worth paying attention to:

• Calm, measured communication

• Willingness to document instead of emotionally reacting

• Respect for your home and their own boundaries

• Focus on solutions, not blame

• Consistency over charm

These sitters aren’t flashy — they’re reliable and have a mature outlook..

Why I Write About This

I share real-world pet sitting experiences not to call others out, but to:

• Inform homeowners

• Support fellow sitters

• Normalize pet sitting standards

• Advocate for pets who rely on adults to stay grounded

Good pet sitting is quiet.
It’s steady.
It’s uneventful. :)

And when things go sideways, it’s exactly what pets need most.

If you’re a homeowner looking for a sitter, or a sitter aiming to raise your standards, you’re in the right place.