
How to Choose a Dog Sitter in Christchurch: Your Complete Guide
Expert guide to choosing a dog sitter in Christchurch. What to look for, questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to find reliable professional care.
Expert dog care advice from Christchurch’s professional dog walkers. Training tips, behaviour insights, health guidance for your canine family member.

Expert guide to choosing a dog sitter in Christchurch. What to look for, questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and how to find reliable professional care.

Leaving your new puppy alone doesn’t have to mean compromising their development. Professional puppy visits in Christchurch provide expert in-home care that supports house training, prevents separation anxiety, and builds confidence during those crucial early months. With over 10 years of specialised experience, VIPets transforms puppy care from basic pet sitting into comprehensive developmental support – because your puppy’s best start deserves professional expertise.

Transform your puppy’s learning with expert-approved training games that turn essential skills into playtime fun. From 8-week foundation games to advanced challenges, discover age-appropriate activities that build confidence, prevent behavioural problems, and strengthen your bond. With over 10 years of professional experience, these science-based games make training your puppy’s favourite part of the day whilst developing crucial life skills.

After 10+ years of experience, VIPets has come full circle back to where they started: individual dog care tailored to each pet’s unique needs. Our specialised approach now focuses on seniors requiring gentle attention, puppies requiring focused development, and dogs benefiting from personalised care rather than group dynamics.

High-energy dogs thrive with structured morning and afternoon outings that provide comprehensive exercise and mental stimulation throughout the day. VIPets’ twice-daily service combines morning feeding with neighborhood walks plus afternoon adventure outings to parks, beaches, and trails – all for $50 per day, giving active breeds the premium care they deserve.

When your dog is recovering from surgery or illness, they need specialised care that goes beyond standard pet services. Drawing from real experiences with two Jack Russell recoveries—one from cruciate surgery, another from stroke—VIPets provides professional post-surgical visits with veterinary coordination, gentle rehabilitation, and individual attention that supports healing while preventing setbacks.
Hi, I’m Lesley, and I run VIPets. It’s nice to virtually meet you!
After 10+ years caring for hundreds of local pets, I’m sharing the real-world insights that help dogs and cats thrive. From reactive dog success stories to senior pet care advice – every article comes from genuine experience with furry family members right here in Christchurch!
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