Your Dog's Home Away From Home
We match your dog with a local dog lover who welcomes them into their own home while you’re away; one-on-one care where your dog is treated like their own.
Your Dog's Home Away From Home
We match your dog with a local dog lover who welcomes them into their own home while you’re away; one-on-one care where your dog is treated like their own.
Dog Minding the Way It Should Be
Professional in-home dog minding is the smarter alternative to kennels! We learn everything about your dog and personally match them with a fully screened dog lover who welcomes your dog into their home. One dog at a time, no cages, no chaos.
Real homes. Real care. Real peace of mind:
- Your dog stays in a real home, not a facility
- Your minder only takes one family’s dog/s at a time
- Matching is done by our experienced team, not an algorithm
- You meet the minder before any booking is confirmed
- All minders are interviewed and covered by insurance
- 24/7 support for minders throughout every stay
- Operating since 1993
What Our Clients are Saying…
Have to say Arthur and John are just fantastic and Indy loves them, she can't wait to get in the door. I couldn't be happier and I will recommend you to a friend who is looking for this type of service.
Lyn - Montville, Sunshine Coast QLDDog Boarding Service 
Thank you Ailsa and Terry for the love and care you gave to Pepper during her holiday, and for minding her. Also, for making Pepper's mummy less stressed about leaving her baby. Your help is always very much appreciated.
Vanessa - Bass Hill NSWDog Boarding Service
Used Don't Fret Pet's service for our recent holiday. Initial registration was easy and was contacted promptly to pair us up with a minder. Location of minder was close and she was experienced, friendly and couldn't fault her. Very professional and truely committed to giving the best for your furbaby.
Lori - Bridgeman Downs QLDDog Boarding Service
You provide an excellent service for those of us who adore our pets. Your service is prompt, helpful and so courteous. Unbelievable! Ken is a lovely man and Kobe likes him a lot!! Thank you.
Jason - Unley SADog Boarding Service
First time using Don't Fret Pet. Very professional service from booking online and staff phoning to confirm details, to leaving our new puppy with a stranger that quickly became a friend, and now a regular minder. Highly recommend.
Tammy - Hamilton East NSWDog Boarding Service
I would like to sincerely thank you for assisting Jacob and I at such short notice to find care for our Husky pup, Honey. Katherine was a great carer for Honey, Jacob and I where both delighted to have had Katherine care for Honey.
Thank you for providing such a great such service to our family, it will be highly recommended.
Jackie - Palm Beach, Gold Coast QLDDog Boarding Service
A big thankyou for recommending Leslie to look after my deaf dog, Humphrey. She is kindness and gentleness personified, and managed my strange little dog beautifully. He is a sweetheart, but definitely 'different'! Leslie's care was wonderful - heartfelt thanks - I shall definitely use your services again.
Merri - Ascot Park SADog Boarding Service
What a wonderful experience for our 10 year old, 3-legged labradoodle and for us as well! Having such experienced and generous sitters meant my husband and I could get away for a long weekend without any worries whatsoever. We will certainly reach out to "Don't Fret Pet!" again soon. Very well worth it and highly recommended
Susan, Canberra ACTDog Boarding Service
We love Don’t Fret Pet! Our dog loves his minder and we love that we can go away knowing that he is safe and happy.
Rhiannon, Melbourne VICDog Boarding Service
Paisley was super accommodating and I know Emily didn’t want to leave. She had a bit of the blues because seemed to really enjoy the company without [our] squealing young boys. We will definitely love to have Paisley mind our dog Emily again. She also sent pictures and gave us updates about how she was going.
Laura, Adelaide SADog Boarding Service
Excellent service. We have left our dog Molly with 2 different minders through don’t fret pet and they have both been wonderful and cared very well for our girl.
Nadia, Melbourne VICDog Boarding Service
Just wanted to thank you for the amazing service and for putting us in touch with Janet and Graeme. My dogs enjoyed their mini holiday as you can see in the picture attached. I really appreciate you going above and beyond on Thursday night and for solving our crisis situation. I want to leave Top Feedback and will most definitely be making use of Don't Fret Pet's services again. Many thanks.
Arista - Carseldine QLDDog Boarding Service
We picked up Evie this afternoon from Ken who minded her for the weekend, and I just wanted to say a huge thankyou! This was the first time we have used Don't Fret Pet and it was so wonderful, we will definitely be using you guys again and spreading the word to everyone we know! Ken is so lovely and Evie just loved him! He even gave her a new toy to take home!
Bree - Oakden SADog Boarding Service
One-on-One Dog Care in a Loving Home
Here's How It Works
Step 1: Tell us about your dog Share your dog’s routine, personality and any special needs. The more we know, the better the match.
Step 2: We find your perfect minder Our experienced team personally matches your dog with a screened local minder who suits them.
Step 3: You meet the minder first Before any stay is confirmed, you visit the minder’s home with your dog, so there’s no surprises.
Step 4: Drop off and relax Your dog settles in with their minder family. You go away knowing they’re in good hands.
Bookings typically need at least 5–7 days notice so we can find the right match for your dog.
In-Home Dog Minding Since 1993
Because Your Dog Deserves Better
Our minders are passionate dog lovers — many are retired or semi-retired, which means your dog has company for most of the day. They’re not left alone. They’re part of the family.
Every minder goes through a thorough screening process including:
- Personal interview with our team
- Background and reference checks
- Home inspection including secure yard and fencing requirements
- Proof of prior dog experience - we don't accept first-timers
- Full public liability and workers compensation insurance
This isn’t a marketplace where anyone can sign up. Every minder on our books has been personally vetted and supported by us. That’s the difference 30 years of experience makes.
Our 5-point Promise to You
all our minders are trusted, vetted, insured and supported 24/7, meaning you are always getting the best of the best.
you don’t need to worry about whether your dog will be happy because our minders are fully committed to providing a loving second home.
you’ll enjoy a trip away free from guilt because your dog is being spoilt and cared for just like at home!
we’ll care for your dog like it’s our own.
all our minders are dog lovers and love what they do!
Dog Minding the Way It Should Be.
100% Satisfaction - Money Back Guarantee
Choosing someone to care for your dog is a big decision. Based on our track record of happy, relaxed dogs since 1993, we’re so confident in our service that we guarantee you will receive friendly, professional service and your dog will be carefully matched with a minder who meets our high standards — personally interviewed and supported by us 24/7.
In the unlikely event we haven’t fulfilled our guarantee, we’ll refund 100% of the fee you paid. Just let us know.
Get in Touch
We welcome your dog into the home of a local dog lover just like you. We have experienced minders in many areas of Australia for your peace of mind.