What does a pet sitter do?
According to Pet Sitters International, pet sitting is characterized by in-home care for a pet while the owner is away. Pet sitters visit their clients’ homes either once per day or multiple times per day to provide exercise, offer fresh food and water, change litter boxes, clean out cages, administer medications and provide companionship.
Visits vary in length, with longer visits costing more. AngelsCare Pet Sitting in Frisco, Texas, charges $17 for a 30-minute visit. Coco & Boo Pet Concierge Plus in Oceanside, California, charges $25 for a 30-minute visit, $28 for 45 minutes and $32 for 60 minutes.
These are the most commonly requested pet sitting services on Thumbtack:
Also, some pet sitters might be willing to complete small errands — collecting mail, watering plants, taking out the trash, and checking windows and doors for security — in addition to the above pet-sitting services.
How Much Do Pet Sitters Charge?
Pet sitting services generally cost $25 per 30-minute visit which includes a potty break, feeding, and fresh water. Prices depending on the sitters service area relative to the pet owner, and whether the pet needs to be picked up and dropped off. If you have more than one pet, add $10 per additional dog.
| Length of sitting | Dog | Cat |
|---|---|---|
| Per Hour | $15 | $15 |
| Per Day | $20 – $30 | $10 – $20 |
| Per Night | $75 | $40 |
| Per Week | $250 – $375 | $250 – $375 |
Pet sitting rates are about $20 per day on average. Of course, there are always variables that affect that price such as if you need a pet taxi to pick up and drop off your animal. The price applies to one dog, cat, or bird and the price will go up by $10 for each additional pet.
If you want your pet sitter to provide overnight care in your home, it will cost from $40 to $75 per night. There are a lot of benefits to this arrangement, such as:
For a five-day week, you can expect to pay $250–$375 for pet sitting a pet with no special needs, which includes house sitting if the pet sitting includes overnight stays. (Additional pets would cost more.)
Age of Dog
While most mature and fully grown dogs command a regular rate, puppies normally cost more. That’s because puppies need to be watched more closely and need to have additional behavior training. In addition, puppies may not have the essential commands down yet (sit, stay, come here). They may also start to try out bad behaviors, such as digging, that need immediate correction.
How Much Does It Cost to Have a Dog?
Vacations are exciting times, but not always the best time to have your dog around. That’s why many dog owners chose to pay a dog house sitter. These individuals come into your home on a regular basis to take care of your canine companion.