I would charge according to the dog (size, age )and the demands of each animals according to the owner of course.......That is how it is done in Alabama. If it is just walking them for a half hour then 10.00 is good. If it is over that, then charge 15.00 an hour. If consists of bathing (use a muzzle) I would charge $20.00 flat fee.Don t forget your time IS important and the dogs going outside is too. If you drive, the 10.00 includes gas as well. I would figure out your mileage, your time offered to dog sitting and of course what your time is worth and add it all together to get a price.Secondly, talk with the customer about what each dogs needs are! Every dog can be different. As I said earlier, some are older and it takes more time to get them to go potty.Dog sitting is a not a science but you need to be LIKED by the dogs and respected OR it will not work out for your business. Make sure you do not have cologne or perfume scents when you show up to sit the dog (s). Some dogs are not interested in you if they don t like your scent. Wash your hands before and after watching the dogs. Make sure you have dog toys if they don t have any of their own. Take time to build a repore with them. They must trust you and respect you for a long term relationship and for them to remember you each time you show up to take care of them. After a while, they will know who you are and can t wait to see you again!I wish you Great luck with this adventure/business. I love animals, have had dogs since I was old enough to be on my own and I can tell you each dog has their own personality (like us humans) and sometimes dogs are under the weather as us humans are so be kind to them and know they will respect you in the long run.Also, make sure they have all their shots. Ask for SHOT records BEFORE you begin to sit the animals ok?Be safe!
Try charging small at first and see how that goes (Maybe around $10) and get Doggy Days where you give out discounts. You can maybe charge a little extra to give the dogs dog treats (upon owners approval) and see how that goes. I hope you have a great time with the dogs. Thats what i used to do when i was younger and i loved doing it. Oh, Yeah! Dont listen to the people who say to overcharge, theyre just trolls.
