Dogsitter

Pronunciation: /dɔɡˈsɪtər/

Definitions of dogsitter

noun A person who takes care of dogs while their owners are away.

Example Sentences

A1 The dogsitter took care of my dog while I was on vacation.

A2 I hired a dogsitter to look after my pets while I was away for the weekend.

B1 The dogsitter provided daily updates on my dog's well-being while I was traveling.

B2 Finding a reliable dogsitter can be challenging, but it's important for the safety of your pets.

C1 The dogsitter had a background in animal care and was highly recommended by other pet owners.

C2 As a professional dogsitter, she was responsible for not only feeding and walking the dogs, but also providing companionship and playtime.

Examples of dogsitter in a Sentence

formal The dogsitter was hired to take care of the pets while the owners were away.

informal I need to find a dogsitter for the weekend trip.

slang My friend is the best dogsitter in town, she loves hanging out with the pups.

figurative Being a dogsitter is like having a temporary furry family to look after.

Grammatical Forms of dogsitter

• past tense: dogsat
• plural: dogsitters
• comparative: more dogsitting
• superlative: most dogsitting
• present tense: dogsits
• future tense: will dogsit
• perfect tense: has dogsat
• continuous tense: is dogsitting
• singular: dogsitter
• positive degree: dogsit
• infinitive: to dogsit
• gerund: dogsitting
• participle: dogsitting

Origin and Evolution of dogsitter

First Known Use: 1970 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'dogsitter' originated from the combination of 'dog' and 'sitter' to refer to someone who takes care of dogs in the absence of their owners.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe someone who looks after dogs while their owners are away, the term 'dogsitter' has evolved to encompass professional pet care services and individuals who provide temporary care for dogs in various settings.