A question for Traveling Sitters.
What do you do when it comes to what hours you're willing to work?
What do you do when it comes to what hours you're willing to work?
My traveling sit style is not overnight. I will tell owners up front that I can walk their dog multiple times a day if they leave a key, but I generally do not stay overnight. I consider myself an overnight sitter, because if I were to charge per walk, the prices would skyrocket to compensate for gas. This method allows me to charge per night/day and the dog still gets walked fed and cuddled during the day This allows me to travel sit 2 clients at a time which is the number I am comfortable doing, while also tending to my own dogs. If the dog has sever SA, I will recommend the owner to a sitter that can stay with the dog 24/7.
When I travel sit, I usually make sure its okay for me to leave for short (30mim-hr) periods incase I need to run home to grab food or something. Most clients don't expect me to stay overnight, but If they request it then I do. Some just want me to do 2-3 visits/day but I still charge my nightly rate because its cheeper for them that way.
Basically it changes depending on the client, but I try to stay consistent with my rates so I don't charge extra for an overnight stay.
I generally go out only for groceries maybe dinner, but keep in mind people want you to not leave the dog for any extended periods of time. But I think going out for an hour here and there is fine.
Hi Marquia. Could you include a few more details? We'd love to help out! I think you might be asking about how many hours you are expected to watch the dogs when you work as a traveling sitter, but I'm not positive. In general, this is something you arrange on a client by client basis.