Should you require a sitter with a certain set of skills or previous experience be sure to stipulate this on your listing, so you get the right applicants. Complete all the sections of your listing in detail and outline the qualities your ideal sitter will posses.
This can include the requirement to administer medication to pets, water the garden, snow shovelling etc, just be clear about what your home and pet needs, there are plenty of sitters who will fit the bill.
For further guidance please take a look at this blog which explains the information you should include in your listing: How to create the perfect home and pet listing
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