Choosing Your Guardian: The Criteria That Truly Matter
You receive 4 applications for your ad. You have 20 minutes to decide who to entrust with your keys.
Here’s what matters, and what is irrelevant.
What Matters: Detailed Reviews
A global rating of 5/5 means nothing if it’s based on 2 reviews. A guardian with 4.8/5 from 14 detailed reviews is infinitely more reassuring.
Read the reviews, not just the rating. What other owners write about the animals, about communication, about the condition of the home upon return, is your best source of information.
Badges complement the reviews: “The animals adopted them” x8 means 8 owners have validated this guardian’s relationship with their animals. This is not self-declared, it is attributed.
What Matters: The Concrete Situation
A guardian working full-time remotely is objectively more present than a guardian who works outside the home 8 hours a day.
A retired person available without time constraints is more flexible than a student with exams.
Read the bio to understand the situation, not just to read what the guardian wants you to believe.
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What Matters: Proximity
A guardian who lives 10 minutes from your home can intervene in an emergency. A guardian who travels 80 km for the sitting will be less available for minor unforeseen events.
This is the core of the Guardiens model: proximity is not a detail, it is the guarantee.
What Matters: The Meeting
After pre-selecting 2-3 profiles, meet the candidates in person. Observe how they interact with your animals, not what they say, but what they do.
A guardian who knows your animals before you leave is not a stranger. They are someone your animals have approved.
What Is Irrelevant
The number of profile photos. A profile with 15 photos is no more reliable than a profile with 3 photos.
Self-declarations. “I am patient, serious, reliable,” everyone says that. Look at the reviews.
The long bio. A 400-word bio is no more convincing than a well-written 120-word bio. Conciseness is a sign of clarity, not a lack of commitment.
Distance traveled. A guardian who comes from far away is no more motivated than a local guardian. They are simply less available in an emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions About Choosing a Guardian
How can I tell if a guardian is truly reliable?
Look at the detailed reviews, not just the overall rating. A guardian with 4.8/5 from 14 reviews is better than a 5/5 from 2 reviews. Badges awarded by other owners, such as “The animals adopted them,” are your best source of information.
Should I meet the guardian before confirming?
Yes, it is essential. Meet 2-3 candidates in person and observe how they interact with your animals. A guardian whom your animals have approved before you leave is no longer a stranger.
Is identity verification mandatory on Guardiens?
Each guardian must present an ID and a selfie, verified manually by our team. The “ID verified” badge is only awarded after this validation, not by an algorithm.
Is geographical proximity really important?
It is the most underestimated criterion. A guardian 10 minutes away can intervene in an emergency. A guardian who has traveled 80 km will be less available for unforeseen events. Proximity is the real guarantee, not a detail.
How many candidates should I meet before choosing?
Pre-select 2 to 3 profiles based on reviews and badges, then meet them. There’s no need to see more; beyond 3, you'll be comparing superficial details rather than the essentials.
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