Our Sitting Service

In-Home Sitting for Working & High-Drive Dogs

Our sitting service is designed for dogs that need consistency, structure, and familiarity — especially when being removed from their home environment would create unnecessary stress or disruption. For many working and high-drive dogs, staying in their own space is the most effective way to maintain balance.

At The Working Class, sitting is not passive supervision. We bring the same level of structure, clarity, and purpose into your home that your dog would experience in our care. Routine is maintained, expectations remain clear, and your dog continues to operate within a framework that supports calm, stable behaviour.

We don’t just “watch” your dog — we actively manage their environment, energy, and mindset while you’re away.

What Your Dog Gets During In-Home Sitting:

• Consistent routine maintained within your home environment
• Structured walks and engagement tailored to your dog’s needs
• Clear boundaries and handling that reinforce calm behaviour
• Controlled exposure to external stimuli (without overstimulation)
• Mental enrichment suited to working and high-drive breeds
• Safe, confident handling for strong, reactive, or sensitive dogs
• Ongoing reinforcement of training, structure, and expectations
• A calm, stable presence that prevents regression while you’re away

This service is ideal for dogs that struggle in new environments, have strong territorial tendencies, or require a higher level of consistency to remain settled. By keeping them in a familiar space, we reduce unnecessary stress while still meeting their physical and mental needs.

We adapt to your dog’s existing structure where appropriate, while maintaining the standards required to keep them balanced. That means no chaos, no inconsistency, and no drop in expectations just because you’re not home.

For high-drive dogs, environment plays a major role in behaviour. Removing structure — even temporarily — can quickly lead to heightened stress, reactivity, or unwanted habits.

By maintaining routine and leadership within the home, we ensure your dog stays grounded, predictable, and settled throughout your absence. This creates a smoother transition when you return, with no setbacks or behavioural “reset” required.

Your dog stays in their space. Their routine stays intact. Their structure doesn’t slip.

We step in to maintain everything that keeps them balanced — so you can step away knowing nothing is being undone.