ABOUT US
Who We Are
We are the professional, caring dog boarding alternative that thousands of owners are raving about.
We welcome your dog into the home of a local dog lover, just like you. We have carefully-screened minders in many areas of Australia and, for your complete peace of mind, all our minders are fully insured.
WHAT WE STAND FOR
Our Mission
Hi, I’m Jenny Brearley. If you’re feeling anxious about finding the right person to look after your dog while you are away, I’m glad you found this website, because more than 30 years ago, I had the same problem. That’s why I started “Don’t Fret Pet!” — holiday dog minding.
You see, I felt terrible taking my eccentric Rhodesian Ridgeback, Sophie, to dog boarding kennels. I wanted a more natural and homely alternative to concrete floors and wire cages. I hated the thought of Sophie having to cope with the barks and behaviours of a hundred other dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. I was also very reluctant to leave her with an individual dog minder with no backup if they had a personal emergency. There was no way I could enjoy my holiday. I felt guilty.
On top of that, it was inconvenient driving to the outer suburbs (where most dog boarding kennels are located) to drop Sophie off at times that didn’t suit me while trying to get ready to go away.
I’d tried leaving Sophie with friends and family but I always felt like I was asking them a favour. Although they meant well, they weren’t really used to looking after dogs so I was always worried about Sophie.
I also tried having neighbours feed and keep an eye on Sophie, but again, I felt like I was putting them out. I also hated leaving her on her own and was afraid they would forget her… or Sophie would get sick… or… 100 other things that could go wrong.
I considered taking Sophie with us on holidays. But, back then, dog-friendly accommodation was almost impossible to find. Long car rides often cause terrible stress for dogs (many get car sick). And then there’s the question of who looks after them while you go on a day trip during your holiday. You can’t very well leave them alone in a strange holiday apartment.
OUR STAFF CARE
Our staff are all dog lovers who are devoted to arranging a great holiday for your pooch with one of our wonderful dog minders.
24/7 SUPPORT
We support all of our dog minders 24/7 so you can be assured that your dog is in good hands while you are away.
WE ARE HERE TO STAY
You can be sure that you are dealing with a professional, reputable service. We have been caring for pooches for over 30 years.
The Solution
That’s when I came up with the idea to start “Don’t Fret Pet!” and created a network of dog lovers who could offer dog minding services in their own homes. I screened potential minders to make sure they had experience caring for dogs and I provided them with information to ensure we could provide consistent, professional care to every client.
Our Difference
We’ve won a whole swag of awards and we’ve been featured in heaps of newspapers and magazines. The proof of our success comes from the thousands of wonderful clients who have sent us messages and those who have taken the time to write reviews.
- We Do The Matching For You Which Saves You Lots of To’ing and Fro’ing
- You Meet The Minder First So You Can Be Totally Comfortable
- 24/7 Support For Our Minders – We Are On Call If They Have Any Problems
- No Other Dogs Minded By Your Minder
- Our Experienced, Caring Staff Will Simplify The Booking Process For You
- All Minders Insured & Interviewed By Us
- Operating Since 1993
Click here for more information on having your dog minded by a carefully-screened dog lover.
