How Much Are Dog Sitter Rates Per Day?

How Much Are Dog Sitter Rates Per Day?
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How much are dog sitter rates per day? $20-$45 per day. The price that you pay here depends on several factors though, and it is possible to shop around. Though in general, if you live in a higher cost of living area you can expect to pay on the upper end of this number, and on the lower end in a lower cost of living area.

However, you’ll also pay more if you send your dog to a fancy dog day care than you would if you hired an in-home sitter like you’d find on Rover. So, if you’re looking to cut costs, this is definitely an option.

Do You Need Day Or Overnight Sitting?

It’s also a lot more expensive for an overnight dog sitter. While popping in to check on your pup during the day to feed, water, walk, and play with them is less time consuming, an overnight routine is a lot more work, and you can expect to pay anywhere from $45-$95 per night for this.

An overnight pet sitter will likely host your dog in their own home (though some of them will agree to stay over at your house if you’d prefer them watch your home as well). While a day sitter will probably make a stop a couple times per day and then leave.

Pet Sitter Rates:

National average cost$25-$30
Low-end cost range$15-$20
High-end cost range$65-$90

Why The Huge Price Difference?

Well, just like any other job – people want to be paid fairly for their experience! Typically, a more expensive pet sitter will have more experience in their job and raise their prices. This means that paying a bit more could result in a better, less stressful experience for you and your pup.

However, a sitter with a dedicated space also has additional overhead, staff training, and other things to account for that go into their prices too. Whereas an at home boarder does not have these things to worry about.

It’s also important to note that many at home sitters likely don’t have the ability to offer private spaces for dogs, and many kennels and boarding facilities do, which is something that some dogs need.

Michelle Rei
Michelle Rei
Michelle is a pet parent turned amateur pet product researcher. After adopting a fur baby with digestive issues caused by bad pet food, she's poured hundreds of hours into research to find the best of the best to help him and other pets live happier and healthier lives.
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