You’re thinking about taking a holiday, but you’ve never left your dog before. Before getting them as a puppy, or adopting a rescue, travel was normal for you. Work trips, holidays, the freedom to book something and go. Since getting your dog, everything has changed. He’s part of your family now, and the idea of going away without him feels like a big deal. You want the break, but you’re already worrying about what it would mean to actually leave. Perhaps you've never done this before, or you've been burned by other sitters in the past. The longest he’s ever stayed anywhere without you is a couple of nights with family. Leaving him for a proper holiday is another level. The guilt hits straight away. Handing over the keys to your home and putting the life of your dog into the hands of a stranger online , when you say that out loud, seems absurd. Living where we do, in a stunning location that attracts hoardes of tourists, the last thing you want to do is post in a facebook group that you're looking for a sitter only to be inundated with messages from people looking for a free holiday, you want to know they are interested in your pets and not just your postcode. You don’t want a one-off sitter. You want someone who will come back again, someone you can get to know and trust long term. Your dog’s safety and happiness come first, and you don’t want to gamble with that. Perhaps you haven’t booked any holidays yet because you don’t want to plan anything until you’ve found the right person. The thought of choosing wrong makes your stomach churn. You want a break, but you’re afraid of what might happen while you’re gone. Over time, each sit, the ones we take, and the enquiries we don’t, teach us something new, we’ve continually revised our processes, policies and procedures, over the past four years, and built Beyond Housesitting into a business, not a holiday, based on professionalism and peace of mind, not perks, and certainly not the cheapest price. Because for pet owners like you, and like our clients , it’s never just about finding a sitter, it’s about finding the perfect match. If you think you might have found yours, here's what's next. Send us a message, we will give you a call, from there, you will be asked to complete a detailed form about your pets. It is important you take your time to complete this. Once we have that, we will let you know whether your sit is one we feel comfortable accepting and confirm a quote.