Why are our rates cheaper than the kennels and Petsmart rates?
Hi, everyone! I'm new to pet-sitting and LOVE the http://Rover.com platform, but I don't understand why are our rates less than most kennels and Petsmart in the area?
Petsmart & kennels start with the minimum basic boarding kennel at $27, where the dogs are kept in the kennels the entire time unless clients pay more for playtime, pay more for treats, pay even more for a walk, etc. We've kept our dogs at both in the past and the bill adds up fast.
However, in our home, I just raised our rate to $30 but clients are still getting to leave their dog in a nice home environment, with somebody that is home all day to show them attention and let them out unlimited times to a big secure backyard, takes their dog for a daily walk, sends as many updates as the client wishes, lets them snuggle on the couch with us, and even lets them on the bed if they whine at night. I love doing it all, but why charge less than the kennels and Petsmart? As a pet-parent, I would expect to pay more for pet-sitting because my dogs are getting much more attention.
How much do you charge and how long would you dog sits a dog (pit bull). Mine is very friendly