Cavalier health & care hub
We built CavSwap because Cavalier owners understand each other's dogs in a way most sitters never will. These guides are the same knowledge we share inside the community (how swaps work, what to watch for with this breed, and what a swap actually costs compared to boarding), written plainly, by owners, for owners.
How swaps work
- What Is a Dog-Sitting Swap?
A dog-sitting swap explained: how Cavalier owners trade hosting instead of paying to board, and why it works so well for the breed.
6 min read
- The Dog-Sitting Meet-and-Greet Checklist
How a good dog-sitting meet-and-greet works: where to meet, the dog-intro choreography, the household walk-through, and red flags to watch.
7 min read
- Preparing Your Cavalier for a Sitting Swap
A packing list and prep guide for your Cavalier's first sitting swap stay, from pre-bagged meals to a calm drop-off ritual.
7 min read
Cavalier health & care
- Cavalier Heart Murmur: A Sitter's Checklist
What a Cavalier's heart murmur means for a sitting stay: questions to ask, what's normal, and when to call the owner or the vet.
7 min read
- Cavalier Syringomyelia: A Sitter's Checklist
How to recognize and handle syringomyelia day-to-day as a sitter: scratching, sensitivity, handling rules, and when to call the owner.
7 min read
- Cavalier Medication Guide for Sitters
A structured medication handoff for sitters: timing-matters meds, comfort meds, the missed-dose protocol, storage, and the med log habit.
7 min read
- Cavalier Separation Anxiety and Boarding
Why Cavaliers struggle with separation, how it shows up during a stay, and what sitters and owners can each do to make it easier.
7 min read
- Senior Cavalier Care: A Sitter's Checklist
Caring for a senior Cavalier during a sitting stay: mobility, hearing and vision changes, medication complexity, and the senior handoff sheet.
8 min read
- Cavalier Heat Safety in Southern California
How to keep a Cavalier safe from heat in Southern California: walk timing, the pavement test, car rules, and heatstroke warning signs.
7 min read
- Cavalier Feeding and Weight Guide
How to feed a Cavalier and keep their weight healthy: body condition basics, meal handoffs for sitters, and the foods to avoid.
7 min read
- Cavalier Grooming and Ear Care for Sitters
The daily grooming and ear-care routine a sitter can keep for a Cavalier: feathering brush-outs, ear checks, and what to leave for the owner.
6 min read
What it costs
- Dog Boarding Cost in Orange County (2026)
What dog boarding actually costs in Orange County in 2026: typical published rate ranges by option, a two-week worked example, and the swap alternative.
8 min read