Dog Sitting vs Kennels: Why In-Home Care is Better for Your Dog

When you head away, the big question is: what do I do with my dog? More and more families in Berowra and Berowra Heights are discovering that professional in-home dog sitting is a far superior option to kennels — for their dog's wellbeing, and their own peace of mind.

The Problems with Kennels

Stress & Anxiety

Kennels are unfamiliar, loud, and filled with strange dogs. For anxious, sensitive, or older dogs, a kennel stay is a genuinely stressful experience. Dogs can stop eating, develop anxiety, or come home unsettled for days.

Illness Risk

Any environment housing large numbers of dogs carries elevated risk. Kennel cough, respiratory infections, parasites, and skin conditions can spread quickly.

Lack of Individual Attention

Even the best kennels are managing many dogs at once. Individual attention is limited — your dog may spend most of their time in a run with minimal human interaction.

Why In-Home Sitting Wins

Your dog stays in their safe space. At home, everything is familiar — the smells, the sounds, the furniture. This dramatically reduces stress. A professional in-home sitter is focused entirely on your dog, maintains your existing routine, and keeps an eye on your property too.

What's Included with The Houndist Sitting

• 2 × GPS-tracked walks per day
• Feeding and fresh water
• Medication administration
• Playtime and enrichment
• Basic training on every walk
• Your dog never left alone more than 2 hours
• Regular photo & message updates
• Home maintenance & security presence

Every new sitting arrangement starts with a free consultation and 20-minute demonstration — no pressure, no commitment, just making sure it's the right fit for your dog.