What to Do with Your Dog During Easter if You Can't Take Them

Easter is approaching and your plans are set: the beach, the countryside, or a family getaway. But there's one problem: your dog can't come along. You're not alone - thousands of dog owners in Spain face this dilemma every year. The good news? You don't have to spend a fortune on a dog kennel. There are free, trustworthy alternatives that can make both you and your dog have a peaceful holiday.

Real Options for Your Dog During Easter

Before you stress out, let's review the options available for leaving your dog during the holidays:

Dog Kennels

The most well-known option, but also the most expensive. During Easter, prices rise between 30% and 50%, and many fill up weeks in advance. Plus, not all dogs adapt well to a kennel environment.

Family and Friends

If you're lucky enough to have someone you trust who can look after your dog, it's the ideal solution. But not everyone has this option available, especially when everyone travels at the same time.

Paid Dog Sitters

Some platforms offer home-based paid dog sitters, but the cost can be similar to a kennel, especially during high-demand dates like Easter.

Dog Borrowers (Free with Guauly)

People in your city who love dogs and want to spend time with them. Through Guauly, you can find a trusted borrower to look after your dog during the holidays, completely free — and if the community can't cover your dates, pro sitters with a nightly rate can.

Why Kennels Cost More During Easter

If you've looked into dog kennels for Easter, you've probably been surprised by the prices.

Peak Season Pricing: During Easter, dog kennels in Spain can charge between €25 and €45 per night, compared to the usual €15-25. For a full week, that's between €175 and €315.

High Demand, Limited Spots

Easter is one of the three highest-demand periods of the year, along with Christmas and August. Spots fill up fast and prices reflect that scarcity.

Extra Staff Required

Kennels need more staff during holidays to maintain service quality, and that cost is passed on to the customer.

Mandatory Add-on Services

Some kennels include extra services during peak season (additional walks, daily photos) that inflate the final price without giving you a choice.

The Free Alternative: With Guauly, you can find a borrower in your city to look after your dog during Easter at zero cost. Borrowers are people who love dogs and enjoy their company — they don't charge. And when you need someone for set dates, Guauly also has pro sitters with a nightly rate and no booking fee.

How to Find a Trusted Borrower Before the Holidays

Finding the right person to look after your dog doesn't have to be complicated:

Step 1: Create Your Profile on Guauly

Sign up for free and create your dog's profile with their characteristics, needs, and routines. The more information you include, the easier it'll be for a borrower to know if it's a good fit.

Step 2: Browse Borrowers in Your City

Search for borrowers in your area. You can view their profiles, dog experience, and reviews from other owners. Look for someone whose lifestyle matches your dog's needs.

Step 3: Contact and Meet the Borrower

Reach out to borrowers you're interested in and arrange a meet-up beforehand. Let your dog and the borrower get to know each other before Easter to make sure there's a good connection.

Step 4: Prepare Everything for the Stay

Share your dog's routines, food, medication if needed, and emergency contacts. A well-informed borrower is a borrower who'll do a great job.

Safety and Trust

It's natural to have doubts about leaving your dog with someone new. At Guauly, we take safety seriously:

• With pro sitters, your payment is held until the stay is over, and you can report a problem before it's released
• You can read reviews and ratings from other owners before deciding
• The internal messaging system allows you to communicate securely
• We always recommend doing a meet-up before the stay
• Make sure your dog has their microchip updated and an ID tag on their collar

Guauly Tip: Start looking for a borrower at least two weeks before Easter. That way you'll have time to get to know each other, do a trial walk, and make sure your dog is comfortable.

Find Borrowers in Your City

Guauly is available worldwide, with an active community across Spain. Find borrowers near you:

• Dog sitters in Madrid — the largest Guauly community in Spain
• Dog sitters in Barcelona — dog lovers ready for Easter
• Dog sitters in Seville — perfect for looking after your dog while you enjoy the Feria

Pre-Easter Checklist

To make sure everything goes smoothly, complete this checklist before heading off on holiday:

• Your dog's profile created and updated on Guauly
• Borrower contacted and pre-meeting completed
• Your dog's routines written down and shared with the borrower
• Food, medication, and favorite items prepared
• Vet's number and emergency contact provided
• Microchip up to date and ID tag on the collar

Enjoy Easter Without Worry

Your dog deserves a holiday as good as yours. With Guauly, you can find someone who won't just look after them, but will genuinely enjoy their company. And the best part: community borrowers do it completely free — with pro sitters as a backup when you need certainty.

Don't wait until the last minute. Create your profile, browse borrowers in your city, and arrange a meet-up before Easter. Your dog will thank you, and you'll be able to go on holiday with peace of mind.

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Browse available borrowers in your city and find the perfect match before Easter.