Brighton Pet Sitting

In-home dog sitting in Brighton ranges from $80–$95 per day, typically higher than outer-suburb pricing because bayside demand peaks during summer and school holidays. Woofers Sleepovers charges a flat all-inclusive rate, no peak season surcharge, no public holiday loading, and no extra fees for walks, feeding, or photo updates. Get an instant quote at dogminding.com.au or call 1300 269 969.

For most Brighton dogs, yes. Kennels mean concrete floors, restricted exercise, pack noise, and no individual attention. In-home sitting keeps your dog in a real house with a single carer, their normal feeding schedule, and daily walks to familiar spots like Dendy Park or Green Point. Anxious dogs, senior dogs, and apartment-raised dogs almost always settle faster in a home environment than a commercial facility.

Yes. Sandown Street Dog Beach is Melbourne's only fully fenced off-leash beach and is open year-round, so your sitter can take suitable dogs there as part of their normal walking routine. We confirm beach exercise during the meet-and-greet, some dogs love it, some prefer the Bay Trail or Dendy Park, and your sitter will follow whatever routine you set.

For Christmas, Easter, and the January school holidays, book 6–8 weeks ahead, Brighton sitters fill earliest because the suburb has high demand and a finite carer pool. For standard weekends or interstate trips, 2–3 weeks is usually enough. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible through our 24/7 team but availability narrows fast in peak periods.

You meet your matched sitter at their Brighton home before you confirm the booking, exactly so this doesn't happen. If the fit isn't right, we rematch you with another local carer at no cost. Once a stay begins, our 24/7 support team handles any issues immediately, and we'll relocate your dog to a backup sitter if anything genuinely changes during the booking.

Yes to all three, but matching matters. Brighton has a high concentration of small bayside breeds (Cavaliers, Spoodles, French Bulldogs) and we have sitters who specialise in them, including apartment-friendly carers for low-exercise pets. We also place large breeds, working dogs, and puppies your sitter is matched to your dog's size, energy level, and any specific handling needs.

Most pet sitting apps are self-service marketplaces, you scroll through profiles, message strangers, and choose someone based on a rating. Woofers Sleepovers is a 20-year-old professional pet care business, not a platform. We personally vet every Brighton sitter, hand-match them to your dog based on temperament and routine, provide 24/7 team support (not just an app inbox), send daily photo updates, and back every booking with the Woofers Guarantee. You're hiring a service, not browsing a directory.