Getting Started on Guardiens: 5-Minute Setup

This guide is brief. Guardiens is easy to use, and here's what you need to know to get started efficiently, whether you are an owner or a guardian.
Step 1, Create Your Account
Go to guardiens.fr and choose your role: owner or guardian. Registration takes less than 2 minutes: enter your email, password, first name, and postal code. The postal code is used only to calculate proximity to other members, it is never displayed publicly.
You can also activate both roles from the same account: one email, two spaces. Many members trust this dual activation, as pet sitting is inherently reciprocal.
Step 2, Complete Your Profile
If you are an owner: provide details about your home (type, size, garden, photos), your pets (species, age, temperament, eating habits), and your house guide (instructions, emergency contacts, vet). The more precise your profile, the more relevant applications you will receive.
If you are a guardian: add your photo (face visible, no filters), an honest bio, your animal experience (dogs, cats, small mammals/reptiles/birds, duration), and your availability on the calendar. Aim for at least 60% completion: this is the visibility threshold in search results. Beyond 80%, you will appear higher in local listings.
Remember to indicate your specific skills: administering medication, young dogs, elderly pets, long-term care. Owners actively use these filters.
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Step 3, Verify Your Identity
Upload your identification document (national ID card or passport) and take a selfie by following the on-screen instructions. Our team verifies within 24 working hours. Identity verification unlocks the "Verified Identity" badge on your public profile, significantly increases your trust score, and is mandatory for exchanging private contact details.
Your documents are encrypted, stored only for the time strictly necessary for verification, and never shared with other members.
Step 4, Your First Action
Owner: publish your first listing. Clearly describe the dates, pets, home, and what you expect from the guardian. A complete listing receives, on average, 3 times more applications than a minimal listing.
Guardian: activate the "I am available" mode and apply for listings that match your area and skills. Personalize each application message: a generic message is unlikely to succeed.
You can also respond to odd jobs (small tasks without overnight stays): walk a dog, feed a cat, watch a cat for a weekend. This is an excellent way to build your reputation quickly.
Step 5, Build Your Reputation
Each successful sitting or odd job results in a mutual review. Your first reviews are crucial: pay attention to communication, be punctual, and send regular updates with photos. Profiles rated above 4.8/5 on 5 reviews achieve Super Guardian status.
Until July 14, 2026, Everything is Free
Registration, profile, listings, applications, messaging: everything is free until July 14, 2026. Members registered before this date receive permanent Founder status, symbolized by a gold seal on their public profile.
After July 14, 2026, the owner space remains free forever. Only the guardian space will transition to a standard subscription (€6.99/month with no commitment, or a one-time purchase of €12). Founders retain their historical benefits.
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