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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: The Average Rate

    The average rate for a pet sitter is 10 to 20 dollars an hour or 50 to 100 dollars a night. This range is based on how many pets you have, the type of special requirements the animals require, if the sitting falls on a holiday, how far the sitter needs to drive to get to your home, how many times a day they need to show up, and if there will be other house cleaning required. The rate does increase if dog walking is necessary, which is around 10 to 15 dollars for a 30 minute walk.

    On the Other: You Get What You Pay For

    Paying below the average for a pet sitter can mean not keeping their services long term. They may not do what you are asking if the rate is too low. The better the pay and the relationship you establish with a pet sitter, the better care your pet(s) will receive.

    Bottom Line

    Take into account everything you expect the sitter to do and how you want your pets taken care of. Every situation is different and the average is a good guide to determine appropriate pay. It does need to be worth it for the sitter as well. Low pay and multiple tasks will not make a sitter want to come back. Paying a flat rate with a bonus for a job well done is a good way to keep your sitter happy and for you to not feel you are over-paying in advance until you have seen the end results.

    Source:

    Pet Sitters - Sitter City

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    Pet Sit USA

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