Updated on 10 April 2024
Going away soon and curious about dog sitting rates? Stay with us as we explore typical dog sitting costs for daycare, overnight and more. And before you go, take a look around and explore dog sitters near you. At TrustedHousesitters, our sitters are here purely for the love of pets, traveling the world and caring for the pups in it, all simply in exchange for a place to stay. Now that’s an alternative to dog kennels worth barking about.
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What are the dog sitting rates in the US?
After exploring a variety of up-to-date dog sitting platforms and salary sites, here’s what we found on current dog sitting rates:
- Drop in: $10-$60/visit
- Overnight: $50 to $100/night
What are the dog sitting rates in the UK?
According to Wamiz, a full time UK pet sitter can earn around £24,218 per year. While pet sitting rates vary, below find a summary on dog sitting prices per day, per hour and overnight:
- £10 to £25/hour
- £10/dog/hour for dog walking
- £40-£50/day for doggy day care in the pet sitter’s home
- £60 for doggy day care in pet parents’ homes
- From £25 for overnight dog sitting
How much to pay a dog sitter
Pet parents hiring a sitter might charge between $10 and $60 per visit - it really depends on location, pet care needs and time frame. Luckily, one of the best things about TrustedHousesitters is that dog sitter prices simply don’t exist - our sitters care for animals for free, simply for the love of pets and in exchange for a place to stay.
Factors that affect pet sitting rates
The average dog sitting rates above give you an indication of how much to pay a dog sitter, but take a look below for the factors affecting these (and pet sitting rates generally).
- Type of dog - think energy levels and how much stimulation (versus sofa cuddles) they’ll need.
- Location - sitters will tend to scope out the local costs before setting prices.
- Time - how many hours will you need a dog sitter for? Do you need daycare or overnight pet sitters?
- Medical care - you might need to pay more for sitters able to administer medication.
- Extra dogs - dog sitters usually charge extra for each additional dog they need to look after.
- Holidays - remember that this time of year sitters are in higher demand and will be giving up their free time to care for your four-legged friends, so prices might vary.
- Type of pet care - whether you opt for pet boarding vs pet sitting will massively affect how much you're paying for pet care.
Benefits of dog sitting with TrustedHousesitters
1. Your doggo can stay safe and happy at home
Above being easier on your pocket, pet parents connect with caring sitters so their pets can stay in their own home - the one place vets agree all dogs are happiest - hear what real pet owners have to say with our TrustedHousesitters reviews.
‘My favorite thing about pet sitting is the joy and companionship that comes from spending time with animals’ - that’s just one of our pet-loving sitters, Nina. Read her story here.
Lovely pet sitter - Nikita - with her new furry gang
2. They’re with a pet lover like you
Our sitters are here for the love of pets, so you can set off for vacation with peace of mind your doggo is with a like-minded pet lover who really wants to be there.
‘Our experience with Patrick and Dee was so positive, we felt compelled to enter them for the TrustedHousesitters' Sitter of the Year awards’ - Just one of many happy pet parents - read their story here.
Pet sitters Dee and Patrick
3. Get back to a happy pooch and home
There’s nothing better than being greeted by the wagging tail and bundles of excitement from your pooch after a vacation. Plus with a reviewed, referenced, and verified dog sitter, you’ll come back to a home that’s been kept safe and secure while you’ve been away.
‘They were always cleaning the house too! Mom was super excited about that when she got home’ - hear more from Sophie the Goldie here.
Stanley & Sophie happy at home in Ottawa, Ontario
What does a pet sitter do?
It’s always good to be aware of some basic tasks every dog sitter needs to do before you find a loving pet sitter for yourself. So, here’s a quick summary of the most common pet sitting services:
- Keep your doggo(s) company and give them all the love and attention when you’re not home.
- Give them food and fresh water.
- Take them for walkies, exercise and fresh air.
- Clean up any dog-related mess.
- Take your furry friend to their vet appointments.
- Administering medication (if they’re qualified to do so).
What do our dog sitters do?
From feeding and walking to playing fetch in the park, you can find reliable sitters offering a wide range of services for varying prices on other sites. But if you connect with a TrustedHousesitters sitter, they’ll step seamlessly into your dog-walking shoes and maintain all parts of your pet’s routine at no extra cost (unlike doggy daycare which comes at a price) — that’s belly rubs and ear scratches included.
How does it work?
Pet parents add all their doggo’s needs to their online listing - whether that’s hours of walkies, endless tummy tickles or administering medication. That way, you’ll only have sitters apply who are up for looking after your pup in the way you see fit.
What’s it like for the pets?
Guilty - our canine-crazy sitters dish out care and cuddles by the bucket load. For a glimpse at what that’s like for the doggos themselves though, see what Sophie (the Golden Retriever) has to say about her sitters, Patrick and Dee:
'They took care of my brother Stanley who is blind and made sure he was always safe and also got his special medications. I can be a bit of a brat but I loved them so much I think I won them over. They were always cleaning the house too! Mom was super excited about that when she got home. They were so caring and even made sure we got our daily walks to all our favourite poo and pee places.'
Explore their story to learn more about Sophie and Stanley’s sitters, and what it was like for pet parents Patrick and Dee to welcome them into their home.
And whether you live in a dog-welcoming city like pet-friendly Portland OR, Seattle, Ottawa or somewhere further afield, there are heaps of verified sitters, raring to care for your fur babies.
If all of this has left you with more questions than it has answers, take a look below.
FAQs about dog sitting rates and costs
Our members don't tend to tip, but it's your choice if you'd like to. Hear what our members have to say about tipping a dog sitter over on our community forum.
No, our community is full of dog sitters near and far who are happy to travel to you. Just offer a warm welcome and the companionship of an adorable doggo. For more on this, visit our forum where our members discuss why paying for sitters simply doesn’t exist here.
If your pooch will need more supplies while you're away, you must make sure your sitter has the necessary funds. This is particularly true during long-term dog sits, when the sitter will need to top up on dog food and have access to emergency funds. To see what our members have to say on this, check out this thread on our community forum.
The average dog sitting rates range from $10-$60 per day visit and $50 to $100 per overnight stay for professional pet sitters. But at TrustedHousesitters, pet sitting rates simply don’t exist. Our sitters are here for the love of pets and travel - exploring the globe while caring for pets, simply in exchange for a place to stay.
Generally, average dog sitting rates overnight range from $50 to $100 per night, depending on location and needs of the pets. At TrustedHousesitters, our sitters stay around the clock for free, simply for the love of pets and in exchange for a home to stay in.
Dog sitting fees vary depending on the area, length of time, where they advertise, and their experience. Either way, hiring a pet sitter isn’t cheap. With TrustedHousesitters though, average dog sitting rates simply don't exist, as nothing more is exchanged between sitters and pet parents than TLC for pets and a place to stay for their new pet pals.
Want to know more?
If you have any more questions about dog sitters or want some advice on joining, explore our Help Desk or head over to our community forum.
Get started with house sitting etiquette for pet parents
If you're new to the wonderful world of welcoming sitters, you've probably got heaps of questions cropping up. Have them answered over on our blog on all things house sitting etiquette, where we talk declining applicants, welcome gifts, tipping sitters and more.
