Build a sitter-ready sheet for feeding, walks, medications, vet contacts, home rules, updates, and emergency details. Print the handoff, then keep the living version in Romp for next time.
Give the sitter the sheet. Keep the dog's memory in Romp.
Overnight sitter. Organizer only; owner instructions, sitter judgment, and veterinary guidance remain the source of truth.
Owner: Owner
Sitter: Sitter / caregiver
Dates: Dates / times
Vet: Vet / emergency clinic
Overnight sitter focus
Add bedtime, wake-up, feeding, medication, crate, and house-rules notes.
Write what normal behavior looks like at night and what would feel unusual.
Leave vet, emergency contact, and permission-to-contact instructions in plain language.
Routine for the sitter
Safety and health details
Home, access, and supplies
Sitter handoff checklist
The details that make temporary care less fragile.
The best sitter handoff is not a wall of text. It is a short packet of routines, safety notes, contacts, and the few moments where the sitter should stop guessing and reach out.
Normal behavior, appetite, energy, and potty routine.
The exact food, treats, medication, and restriction notes.
Vet, emergency clinic, and who can authorize care.
House access, camera disclosure, rooms, alarms, and supplies.
What should trigger a text, call, or earlier pickup.
Where the living record should be saved for next time.
FAQ
Dog sitter instruction questions.
What should I include in dog sitter instructions?
Include feeding amounts and times, walk and potty routine, medication instructions, allergy or restriction notes, vet and emergency contacts, home access, house rules, what normal behavior looks like, and what should trigger a call or text.
Is this only for professional pet sitters?
No. It also works for family, friends, walkers, house sitters, daycare prep, boarding stays, or anyone temporarily caring for your dog.
Can this replace vet instructions?
No. This is an organizer for owner notes and sitter handoffs. Veterinary guidance, official records, medication labels, and emergency clinic instructions remain the source of truth.
Why save sitter instructions in Romp?
A printed sheet helps one handoff. Romp keeps the living record afterward: sitter notes, medication changes, vaccine records, vet details, photos, and daily logs for the next trip or visit.