Dean G
Hello home owners,
My name's Dean, lovely to meet you.
About myself, I'm a 44 year old professional male who is well travelled and mildly introverted by nature.
I acknowledge that some home owners may desire an older sitter, however, I'm not the typical 44 year old, as I'm a homebody who's currently attempting to write a book so crave alone time to focus on getting my thoughts onto paper.
Due to living overseas for almost 8 years, I'm very familiar with house sitting and have done so now (both here and abroad) on and off since 2014, so very experienced in this space.
If you have pets, no problem, as I LOVE animals with my family having many over the journey, I'm very active (rising each day at 5 am) so (multiple) daily walks are always on offer, as well as company due to the ability to work from home (a benefit of taking said sabbatical is I do consulting for around 3 - 4 hours in the afternoons (4 days per week) so cuddles a plenty.
You’ll be able to see I have many VERIFIED reviews on this site from home owners like yourself with multiple references across a wide range of varying sits, and it would be a pleasure to provide you with information/insights from others who have experienced what I have to offer, with many of them willing to chat over the phone if that's something you so desire also.
I believe the main thing to focus on when confirming a sit is to ensure that you, the home owner, has as much peace of mind possible prior to, and when away.
So with this in mind I like taking the time to come and meet you and your pets and a few occasions so you're able to see first hand how we connect.
Whilst away, I like to provide daily videos of how your pets are doing and also welcome visits from friends, family or loved ones to the home so they can see first hand and give you additional feedback from their point of view.
This intro has turned out to be so much longer than I anticipated, so if you'd like to chat and find out more about me, please feel free to drop me a message.
P.S - I have a mild case of OCD with cleanliness and am also very house proud, so your house will be well looked after as it were my own.
Reviews (23)
Dean was the best cat and house sitter I could have hoped for.
He sent me daily videos, played a lot with the cats everyday, maintained their feeding schedule and gave them supervised outdoor time in my catio (this was very important to me and them!). He was also very responsive to my messages and welcomed a visit from my friends who lived near by. My friends said they thought Dean was very experienced in handling the cats and had spent time to understand their personalities.
I came back ... MOREDean was the best cat and house sitter I could have hoped for.
He sent me daily videos, played a lot with the cats everyday, maintained their feeding schedule and gave them supervised outdoor time in my catio (this was very important to me and them!). He was also very responsive to my messages and welcomed a visit from my friends who lived near by. My friends said they thought Dean was very experienced in handling the cats and had spent time to understand their personalities.
I came back to an immaculate house. Everything was as tidy as I left it. He even went above and beyond to wash the bedsheets which was a godsend because my flight got delayed and I arrived back late at night.
I had peace of mind that my cats were in safe experienced hands and I could enjoy my trip away.
CLIVE (Richmond VIC, Nov 2024 - 2 weeks)
Dean was absolutely amazing, communication right from the beginning was perfect and while we were away, we had regular updates and knew our pets were in safe hands, bunnies are hard work and Dean managed them perfectly so much I think they want him back! The house was left clean and tidy, we will be calling on Dean when we go away again. Thanks so much Dean, love Donna, Andrew, Char, Luna and Ray Ray
DONNA (Hawthorn VIC, Oct 2024 - 4 weeks)
This was our first experience of a housesitter and Dean has set the bar high.
From the beginning his communication was excellent, his manner professional but what stood out most of all was his focus on our pets and his genuine concern for their wellbeing. He also made time to meet with us a few times beforehand to ensure we were comfortable.
During the sit communication was excellent and we received regular updates/videos reassuring us that our pets were having a good time. Our timid ... MOREThis was our first experience of a housesitter and Dean has set the bar high.
From the beginning his communication was excellent, his manner professional but what stood out most of all was his focus on our pets and his genuine concern for their wellbeing. He also made time to meet with us a few times beforehand to ensure we were comfortable.
During the sit communication was excellent and we received regular updates/videos reassuring us that our pets were having a good time. Our timid rescue cat has some behavioural challenges and Dean dealt with this effectively and went above and beyond to ensure all was well, allowing us to relax and enjoy our time away.
On arriving home our home was spotless and our pets relaxed and happy. Enola and Hiccup say a huge thanks, as do we.
ALEXANDRA (Fairfield VIC, Sep 2024 - 4 weeks)
Dean was our first experience with AussieHousesitters and it has been a really positive experience. We have not been able to fault his attention to our animals , home and communication. We would have him here again in a heart beat. The animals clearly loved him and when we arrived back home our place was immaculate.The addition of a vase of flowers to welcome us back was a real winner. Thank you Dean from all of us.
DREDA (Melbourne VIC, Aug 2024 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
This was my first house sitting experience and Dean has set a very high bar for others.😊His communication was terrific and he kept me updated on how my collie and terrier were coping without me. I think they preferred Dean😂. Dean also had to cope with my builder doing some work at my house and he was understanding and flexible. I returned to a spotless home and clean dogs. Next time I have a long holiday planned the first thing I will do is check Deans availability. Very happy thank you ... MOREThis was my first house sitting experience and Dean has set a very high bar for others.😊His communication was terrific and he kept me updated on how my collie and terrier were coping without me. I think they preferred Dean😂. Dean also had to cope with my builder doing some work at my house and he was understanding and flexible. I returned to a spotless home and clean dogs. Next time I have a long holiday planned the first thing I will do is check Deans availability. Very happy thank you Dean! Harley and Daisy thank you too.
ELISSA (Kew VIC, Jul 2024 - 3 weeks)
Dean is an unbelievable house sitter - we were so very lucky to have him take care of our animals (a very energetic dog and a cat) whilst we were overseas. He was attentive with our pets (who are our number one priorities!), sent us plenty of videos and communicated with us regularly. Dean was so easy to deal with and I know our animals miss him (haha!). I would absolutely have Dean back to housesit and look after the animals. I genuinely look forward to having Dean again!
ALICE (Carlton North VIC, Jun 2024 - 4 weeks)
Dean did a great job looking after our two cocker spaniels for a month. His communication was excellent as he sent videos every couple of days which really put our mind at ease. Dean also went out of his way to visit us on multiple occasions to ensure our sensitive boy was comfortable with him prior to the sit. Our boys loved Dean and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend him!
KATIE (Yarraville VIC, May 2024 - 4 weeks)
Dean was amazing from the moment we meet we felt so comfortable and knew Dean would be a great fit for our girl.
Dean kept the house clean and went beyond his duties and sent us videos of Hannah and was always communicating on a daily basis. Dean we can't thank you enough for taking excellent care of Hannah and our home.We would definitely use you again in the near future.and highly recommend you to family and friends thanks
Tony Charmaine and Hannah
CHARMAINE (Cheltenham VIC, Feb 2024 - 1 week 1 night)
Firstly, Dean was great! He had awesome communication throughout the process and provided lots of videos of our fur boy while we were away. Our place was also spotless when we arrived home, even with fresh sheets on the bed! Unexpected but very appreciated.
Dean is so attentive to pets, and you just know straight away he is a big animal lover.
We would not hesitate in recommending Dean to anyone looking for a dog/Housesitter - and really hope he’s available when we need someone to look ... MOREFirstly, Dean was great! He had awesome communication throughout the process and provided lots of videos of our fur boy while we were away. Our place was also spotless when we arrived home, even with fresh sheets on the bed! Unexpected but very appreciated.
Dean is so attentive to pets, and you just know straight away he is a big animal lover.
We would not hesitate in recommending Dean to anyone looking for a dog/Housesitter - and really hope he’s available when we need someone to look after our fur boy again. Thank you Dean (from Baxter and us). 🐾
NATASHA (St Kilda VIC, Jan 2024 - 3 nights)
Dean did a terrific job looking after our house and dog for 3 weeks. We returned to a tidy house and a very happy dog so couldn’t be more pleased. We would happily recommend and book Dean again for any future house and pet sitting needs.
BRANDY (Surrey Hills VIC, Dec 2023 - 3 weeks)
We recently had the pleasure of having Dean take care of our home and beloved cat, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, Dean demonstrated a level of professionalism and care that exceeded our expectations. Our cat received the utmost attention and care. It was evident upon our return that Dean not only met the basic needs of our furry friend but went above and beyond to ensure comfort and companionship. We received regular updates, including daily videos ... MOREWe recently had the pleasure of having Dean take care of our home and beloved cat, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, Dean demonstrated a level of professionalism and care that exceeded our expectations. Our cat received the utmost attention and care. It was evident upon our return that Dean not only met the basic needs of our furry friend but went above and beyond to ensure comfort and companionship. We received regular updates, including daily videos and messages that reassured us of our pet's well-being. We wholeheartedly recommend Dean to anyone seeking a trustworthy and responsible housesitter. His genuine care for both our home and our pet made our time away worry-free. We are grateful for the peace of mind he provided. Thank you Dean!
LUKE (Abbotsford VIC, Dec 2023 - 2 weeks 5 nights)
Dean was the perfect housesitter for novice users like me. We've never left Matcha, nor our house, in the hands of essentially a stranger before, so it was quite a daunting experience in the lead-up.
Dean was so reassuring during the meet and greet and I could tell he would get along so fine with Matcha from the get-go. He was not fazed by my tiger-mum instruction manual, which was a huge plus! Throughout the sit, he provided us with videos and photos that showed her getting lots of cuddles ... MOREDean was the perfect housesitter for novice users like me. We've never left Matcha, nor our house, in the hands of essentially a stranger before, so it was quite a daunting experience in the lead-up.
Dean was so reassuring during the meet and greet and I could tell he would get along so fine with Matcha from the get-go. He was not fazed by my tiger-mum instruction manual, which was a huge plus! Throughout the sit, he provided us with videos and photos that showed her getting lots of cuddles and fetch sessions, all of which clearly showed the amount of affection he had for Matcha and vice versa.
We came back to a very clean house (was he even here?!)
I am so hesitant to write such a great review, because that would mean he might never ever be available to come back haha
IVY (Richmond VIC, Sep 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)
Dean was the perfect parent for Mindy while we were away & kept us informed of what she was up to via video
He looked after the house & we returned to a very clean home!
He was helpful, communicative & flexible when we needed to make changes
We will definitely be in contact with him for future house sits
JACQUI (Thornbury VIC, Aug 2023 - 1 month 2 weeks)
What can I say - from the minute I met Dean and started chatting to him, he put my mind at ease and I just knew he would be perfect to look after my little fur man!
He was so prompt with communication and replies from the get go and while I was away. And most importantly came back to a happy/content cat and a house that looked as sparkly clean as I had left it. Would 1000% try and get Dean to sit again (if he is ever free haha) thank you again!!
DEANNA (Prahran VIC, Jul 2023 - 1 week 2 nights)
We had a terrific experience when Dean housesat for us. He looked after our 3 year old pup so well that we worried she wouldn't want us to come home. Excellent communication. All the neighbours loved him. Have no hesitation in recommending Dean, we feel very lucky to have found him.
KATE (Brighton VIC, Jun 2023 - 5 weeks)
Dean was the best! Amazing comms from start to finish. Had a few catch ups before we left to make sure we were 100% comfortable and happy leaving our dog with him for a month. Sent us daily vids and photos and looked after our house beautifully. Our dog fell madly in love with him! Couldn't recommend Dean more!
EMILY (South Yarra VIC, Jun 2023 - 4 weeks)
Dean looked after our house and border collie dog, Scout for the month of May and we couldn't be happier. He communicates extremely well before the 'hand over' date and sends regular updates, photos and videos throughout his stay. All of this means that we did not worry about anything and just enjoyed our holiday. On our return, the house was spotlessly clean and warm. Scout may have been a bit put out to say goodbye to Dean but hopefully they'll get to reunite again one day. Can't ... MOREDean looked after our house and border collie dog, Scout for the month of May and we couldn't be happier. He communicates extremely well before the 'hand over' date and sends regular updates, photos and videos throughout his stay. All of this means that we did not worry about anything and just enjoyed our holiday. On our return, the house was spotlessly clean and warm. Scout may have been a bit put out to say goodbye to Dean but hopefully they'll get to reunite again one day. Can't recommend highly enough.
p.s. Dean, you're welcome to pop in anytime - there's a 4 legged family member who would always love to see you and we're always happy to turn the coffee machine on and have a chat!
TRACEY (Brighton VIC, May 2023 - 1 month)
We have two dogs who like most pets have enjoyed the benefits of having us home full time during COVID. We were understandably nervous leaving them to go on holiday but thanks to Dean we needn't have worried - he was amazing in keeping a normal routine for them but also showering them with attention and love! Dean was exceptional in his communication leading up to the sit and while we were away. He routinely sent us updates and videos which showed two very happy hounds who didn't appear to ... MOREWe have two dogs who like most pets have enjoyed the benefits of having us home full time during COVID. We were understandably nervous leaving them to go on holiday but thanks to Dean we needn't have worried - he was amazing in keeping a normal routine for them but also showering them with attention and love! Dean was exceptional in his communication leading up to the sit and while we were away. He routinely sent us updates and videos which showed two very happy hounds who didn't appear to miss us at all! We came home to a very tidy house and happy pets. We would not hesitate to ask Dean to stay again and would highly recommend him!
JENNIFER (Ocean Grove VIC, Apr 2023 - 4 weeks)
Dean was a great sitter for my home and pets.
He communicated regularly, took good care of the plants indoor and outdoor, kept the house spotlessly clean, and most importantly, cared for my dog and parrot as his own.
The problem with such a house sitter is that a good recommendation puts him more in demand, and hence lower availability for my next sit. However, it's incumbent on me to recommend Dean very highly.
ROSS (Greenvale VIC, Mar 2023 - 2 weeks)
Dean was an absolutely fantastic house and pet sitter! Our cat Khan can be quite anxious when we travel, but our minds were set at ease with daily video updates of a very happy and relaxed cat! Dean took great care of Khan and of the house also, with fresh bedding on our arrival home late in the evening, and no cleaning required upon our return.
We couldn't be happier with Dean, he's an incredibly friendly, professional and caring house and pet sitter and we would highly recommend him to ... MOREDean was an absolutely fantastic house and pet sitter! Our cat Khan can be quite anxious when we travel, but our minds were set at ease with daily video updates of a very happy and relaxed cat! Dean took great care of Khan and of the house also, with fresh bedding on our arrival home late in the evening, and no cleaning required upon our return.
We couldn't be happier with Dean, he's an incredibly friendly, professional and caring house and pet sitter and we would highly recommend him to anyone needing a house sitter in future!
KESHIA (Brooklyn VIC, Mar 2023 - 1 week)
Dean proved to be an excellent house sitter. He fully engaged with my two hounds, conscientiously following (quite complicated) feeding instructions and energetically walking and socialising them. He even allowed anxious Brigette to share his bedroom. I highly recommend him and hope to use him again in June.
VALERIE (Bulleen VIC, Feb 2023 - 2 weeks)
Dean was absolutely incredible. He was looking after our house and most importantly our 2 dogs for 3.5 weeks. I have never left my dogs with anyone other then my family, and the idea of leaving them with a stranger was very nerve racking and anxiety inducing for me. However once we chatted and met Dean we knew we had found the perfect dog sitter. Not only did he ensure our dogs got their 2 walks a day (and long walks, 1-2 hours), he made sure they were comfortable in the hot weather, ... MOREDean was absolutely incredible. He was looking after our house and most importantly our 2 dogs for 3.5 weeks. I have never left my dogs with anyone other then my family, and the idea of leaving them with a stranger was very nerve racking and anxiety inducing for me. However once we chatted and met Dean we knew we had found the perfect dog sitter. Not only did he ensure our dogs got their 2 walks a day (and long walks, 1-2 hours), he made sure they were comfortable in the hot weather, entertained and well cuddled. One of our dogs had also recently been diagnosed with a auto immune disease and was on a very specific medication regime. However Dean never skipped a beat, and our dog was incredibly looked after. His communication was outstanding and we got daily updates. We absolutely LOVE Dean
BIANCA (Ivanhoe VIC, Jan 2023 - 3 weeks)
Amazing!
Dean really helped me out with short notice of a house set! And thankfully it worked out poetically for us. Initial meeting. He was super friendly and such a gentleman loved to meet the cats! Throughout the whole stay, his communication was second to none!! So many cat photos, and updates! Was greatly appreciated as I did become homesick being away ha!
On my return everything was just as I left it if not better! (His OCD definitely not a bad thing here haha)
Everything was cleaned ... MOREAmazing!
Dean really helped me out with short notice of a house set! And thankfully it worked out poetically for us. Initial meeting. He was super friendly and such a gentleman loved to meet the cats! Throughout the whole stay, his communication was second to none!! So many cat photos, and updates! Was greatly appreciated as I did become homesick being away ha!
On my return everything was just as I left it if not better! (His OCD definitely not a bad thing here haha)
Everything was cleaned and cats were happy!
Couldn't recommend more. Thanks again, Dean
JAMIE (South Yarra VIC, Dec 2022 - 4 weeks)
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