Frequently asked
Good to know.
Care & sitters
Do you still offer dog walking?
No. Daisy & Dogs specialises in luxury in-home dog House Sitting across the Cotswolds and South Warwickshire. Walks and enrichment are included during house-sitting stays but cannot be booked separately.
Does the sitter stay overnight?
Yes. A sitter stays overnight during every Daisy & Dogs booking.
Is somebody in the property all day?
Not necessarily. Sitters may leave for normal daily commitments, but dogs are not ordinarily left alone for more than four hours at a time.
How many walks are included?
Walks are tailored to your dog's usual routine, and adapted to their age, health and the weather. The pattern for your stay is agreed with you rather than fixed in advance.
Can my dog be left for less than four hours?
Individual needs can be discussed. Daisy & Dogs does not provide constant-attendance care where the sitter cannot leave the property at all.
Do you accept reactive or anxious dogs?
Some dogs with anxiety, reactivity or individual behavioural needs can be considered case by case.
Are meet and greets free?
Yes. Every initial meet and greet is complimentary and normally lasts up to one hour.
Will my dog meet the actual sitter?
Yes. The dog must meet the sitter expected to complete the booking before the stay begins.
Can you decline a booking after the meeting?
Yes. The meet and greet is used to make sure the arrangement is suitable and safe for everyone.
Can we arrange a trial?
A paid trial walk may be recommended where it would help the dog and sitter become familiar with one another.
Are your sitters insured and DBS checked?
Yes. All Daisy & Dogs sitters are DBS checked and insured.
Bookings & payment
What is the minimum stay?
The usual minimum is five nights from May to September and three nights outside that period. Shorter bookings may sometimes be accepted closer to the date.
Is there a maximum stay?
There is no fixed maximum, subject to availability and suitability.
How much does house sitting cost?
Every booking is individually quoted according to the dates, timings, location, number of dogs and care required.
How do I pay?
Payment is made by bank transfer through a personalised invoice and payment link.
What deposit is required?
A 40% non-refundable deposit secures the booking.
When is the remaining balance due?
The remaining 60% is due within 48 hours of the client returning home or receiving the final invoice, as specified on the invoice.
What happens if I cancel?
The deposit remains non-refundable. For cancellations within seven days of the start date, the full booking amount becomes due and is non-refundable.
Can I move my booking to different dates?
Bookings cannot automatically be transferred to new dates.
What if the assigned sitter becomes unavailable?
Daisy & Dogs will first try to provide a suitable replacement sitter. If the booking cannot be fulfilled, payments made for that booking will be refunded in full.
How quickly will you respond?
Daisy & Dogs aims to respond within 48 hours, during weekday response hours of 9am to 6pm.
Does submitting the form guarantee availability?
No. A booking request does not secure dates or guarantee availability.
Home & practical
Can my dog sleep on the sitter's bed?
No. Dogs cannot sleep on the sitter's bed.
Are indoor cameras allowed?
Indoor cameras and recording devices must be disclosed and switched off for the duration of the sit. Disclosed outdoor security cameras are acceptable.
Can the sitter have a visitor?
Only with the client's prior express permission.
Will a sitter bring their own dog?
Not routinely. This would only happen following prior discussion, client approval and an appropriate compatibility assessment.
Do you care for cats or other pets?
Other household animals can usually be included within a dog house-sitting booking. Additional charges may apply depending on the care involved. Standalone pet visits are not offered.
Do you offer wedding dog chaperoning?
Selected wedding dog chaperone requests may be considered on a bespoke basis, subject to availability and suitability. Please email hello@daisyanddogs.com with your date, venue and ideas for a personalised quote.

