Phoenix is forming.
We open a region when 30 Cavalier households within 30 minutes of each other have joined. Phoenix is at 0. Add your name and bring two Cavalier friends, and we'll tell you the day it opens.
CavSwap is a free dog-sitting swap circle where Cavalier owners host each other's dogs instead of paying for boarding. Until Phoenix opens, nothing else changes — no fees, no bookings, just the count above.
Phoenix summers reshape how you own a dog. Pavement holds heat long after sunset, walks move to early morning and late evening, and a Cavalier — a small dog with a shortened muzzle and a heavy coat — has less margin in that heat than a leggier, longer-nosed breed does. A sitter who already lives here knows that without being told, which is most of the argument for swapping with another Cavalier household rather than boarding with a stranger.
The Valley is spread out, so proximity matters more here than in a denser metro. Central Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa each need enough members to make hosting a short drive rather than a cross-valley expedition. That's why the count on this page is what it is.
Frequently asked questions
- Is CavSwap open in Phoenix yet?
- Not yet. Phoenix is a forming region: we open one when 30 Cavalier households within about 30 minutes of each other have added their names. Until then there are no bookings, no fees and nothing to cancel — just the signup count on this page. Everyone who signs up hears from us the day it opens.
- How do Phoenix summers affect a Cavalier?
- Cavaliers tolerate heat poorly compared with many breeds — the shortened muzzle makes panting a less efficient way to shed heat, and the coat holds warmth. In practice, Phoenix owners shift walks to early morning and after dark, check pavement temperature with a hand before setting out, and keep midday activity indoors. Any sitter watching your dog needs to keep the same routine, which is a low bar for a household that already owns one.
- What about monsoon storms and noise anxiety?
- Summer monsoon storms bring sudden thunder, and some Cavaliers find that genuinely distressing. If yours does, it belongs in your dog's profile alongside medications and feeding — CavSwap asks for that detail up front so a host knows before the first storm rather than during it, and can plan a quiet interior room the way you would at home.
- How does a sitting swap actually work?
- You host another member's Cavalier, and you earn credits measured in nights. You spend those credits when someone hosts yours. No money changes hands between members at any point, and the core features are free permanently. Every member is personally reviewed before joining, and the two households always meet in person before a first stay is confirmed.
Not in Phoenix? Tell us your city and we'll count you toward it.