Getting Started
How do I get booked on PetCloud for Pet Sitting?
Here is how the process for bookings works: You apply to jobs or the Pet Owner may send you a direct booking request You accept the booking request Pet owner makes the payment into escrow You both arrange a prior Meet ...
Can I pet sit at the owner's place?
Yes. This is called House Sitting. In order to do this you must have a recent police background check. You can get a background check through PetCloud's crime check partner https://petcloud.nationalcrimecheck.com.au/
I own an Apartment or Townhouse. Can I be a Pet Sitter?
Even if you own a townhouse or unit, you still live closely to other residents within a building which is governed by a Body Corporate. Every unit dweller has the right to live peacefully, undisturbed by noise such as barking. You need to understand ...
I rent. Can I be a Pet Sitter?
We recommend you read the Tenants’ guide to renting with pets and if you live in Victoria, Reforms for Pets in rental property If you haven't asked your landlord and had approval, you should NOT list in-home pet sitting services on PetCloud. You can ...
I can't have pets at my place, can I still work?
Yes. There are out-of-home services you can offer such as dog walking, house visits, house sitting, and pet taxi services. Dog walking means walking 1 or 2 dogs (not a group). You should walk them for 30 mins or 1 hour. House Visits are where you ...
What is PetCloud?
PetCloud is a platform that gives Pet Lovers, the opportunity to safely earn a part time income from home through our marketplace. We offer online training, digital badges, and public listing in our national marketplace to showcase what services you ...
Is Pet Sitting right for me? What's involved?
There are things to assess before you decide to take on pet sitting: What types of services do I want to offer? Do I own and know how to use a smart phone? Am I willing to learn? Where do I want to offer those services? In my home or in the client’s ...
Is there an age requirement to sign up as a Pet Sitter or Dog Walker?
Yes there is. We do not allow any pet sitters who are under 18 to have their own account. You can however create a shared account with a Parent or guardian over 18 years old. Why do I need to be 18 years old to join PetCloud? 1. Internet Safety You ...
How does PetCloud evaluate Pet Sitters?
To onboard our Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers, we have a 3 Stage quality process: Stage 1 Criminal History Checks. We request that all Sitters and Walkers obtain a Police Check regardless of where the stay is taking place. The Police Check must be ...
How does PetCloud work for Pet Sitters?
Here's a helpful video to watch how the process works 1. Sign Up Sign Up via the PetCloud website or download the PetCloud App from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store 2. Create your Profile & Upload Police Check Create a Profile and upload your ...
Do I need to pay anything to PetCloud?
It's free to join PetCloud. There are no annual or monthly membership fees. There are also no enormous franchising fees. For example, some organisations want you to pay $20,000 to use their brand and training and then you are assigned a geographic ...