How to Fill Out Your Pet Profile Correctly (And What to Include)

Your Pet Profile is one of the most important parts of booking care on SitSignal.

It tells your sitter how to care for your animal — their personality, routines, health information, and emergency details.

The more complete your Pet Profile is, the smoother your booking will be.

1. Start With Clear Identity Details

These basics help sitters immediately understand your pet:

• Name
• Species (Dog or Cat)
• Breed (select all that apply)
• Photo (clear, recent image)

A clear photo builds trust and helps sitters identify your pet immediately.

2. Age & Size Information

Age and weight affect care decisions.

• Date of birth or age
• Weight
• Gender

Puppies and senior pets often require different handling and pacing.

3. Feeding Schedule

Be specific.

Instead of: “Feeds twice a day.”

Write: “1 cup dry food at 8am and 1 cup at 6pm. Bowl located in pantry. Add warm water.”

Clear feeding instructions prevent mistakes.

4. Potty Break & Routine Details

Include:

• How often your pet needs potty breaks
• Preferred potty location
• Signals they give before needing to go
• Accident history (if applicable)

This helps sitters log accurate activity during walks and visits.

5. Behavior & Personality

This section is often rushed — but it matters.

Include:

• Energy level
• Reactivity to dogs or strangers
• Fear triggers (fireworks, bikes, loud trucks)
• Favorite toys or comfort items
• Separation anxiety notes

The more your sitter understands personality, the better care they can provide.

6. Alone Time Tolerance

Be honest about how long your pet can be left alone.

• Maximum time alone
• Crate vs free roam
• Destructive tendencies (if any)

This is especially important for house sitting bookings.

7. Health & Medical Information

Fill this out completely.

• Spayed/neutered status
• Vaccination status
• Microchip status
• Medication instructions

If your pet takes medication, include:

• Dosage
• Timing
• How to administer
• Storage location (also listed in House Profile)

8. Vet & Emergency Information

Always include:

• Vet name
• Vet phone number
• Vet address
• Emergency contact name + phone

You can also set:

• Emergency spending approval amount
• Emergency authorization notes

This protects your pet and speeds up care if something unexpected happens.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Leaving behavior section blank
• Not updating weight as pet grows
• Forgetting to update medications
• Uploading an outdated photo
• Leaving emergency contact fields empty

Why a Complete Pet Profile Matters

A well-filled Pet Profile:

• Reduces sitter questions
• Improves booking confidence
• Prevents care mistakes
• Supports accurate walk logging
• Creates smoother visits

SitSignal separates Pet Profiles from House Profiles so your sitter knows:

• How to care for your pet
• How to operate inside your home

That structure keeps everything organized and secure.

Final Thoughts

Think of your Pet Profile as a professional care guide.

The more detailed you are, the more confident your sitter will feel — and the better care your pet will receive.