KennelReadyPet sitting advice
What to include on a pet sitter instruction sheet
A pet sitter should not rely on memory or texts. One short instruction sheet (a pet sitter template) covers feeding, routine, house access, behaviour, and who to call.
Include
- Pet name and any ID/microchip note the sitter may need
- Your phone + backup contact
- Trip / sit dates and expected times
- Feeding: what, how much, when, where food is kept
- Walks / potty / litter routine (as relevant)
- Behaviour and house rules (alarms, rooms off-limits, other pets)
- House access: keys, alarm, parking, Wi-Fi only if the sitter needs it
- Vet contact and emergency contact
- Medication: only as copy of your vet’s written instructions (KennelReady does not give medical advice)
Why written instructions
Verbal handoffs get forgotten. A printed pet sitter template keeps meals, walks, and emergencies consistent across the sit.
Boarding vs sitting
At-home sitter → this sheet. Kennel stay → what to include on a dog boarding instruction sheet and the dog boarding instruction sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pet sitter instruction generator?
A tool that builds a printable pet sitter template from your details.
Template vs generator?
Same outcome: one clear sheet for the sitter; KennelReady fills and prints it.
Cats as well as dogs?
Yes — use the fields that apply (litter vs walks).
Does this replace my sitter’s own contract?
No.
Medication?
Use your vet’s written instructions; do not take doses from a website.
KennelReady helps you organise printable pet sitter instructions. It does not provide veterinary or medical advice. Follow your veterinarian and any rules from your sitter or service.
Privacy & Safety
KennelReady is designed for simple, printable pet sitter instructions without accounts or unnecessary data storage.
Private Tool
No account required
No Server Storage
Sitter details not saved
In-Browser Use
Details stay on your device
No Data Sales
User details are not sold
Print Locally
Print or save from browser
Policy-First
Sitter or service rules come first